Big Ben erupts on subantarctic Heard Island
News from one of the most unknown and isolated sub-Antarctic islands: Heard Island’s Big Ben volcano has been spewing lava again since the end of May
Alaska’s spring break-up is causing more flooding than normal
An early melt followed by a spring coldsnap has led to ice dams that have caused rivers to overflow their banks and submerge communities
Canada’s Inuit will have a say about Arctic shipping
Canada’s Inuit will play a key role in a federal project looking into ways to reduce the impact of shipping in the Canadian Arctic
Qajaq building is putting Nunavik Inuit in touch with their past
Qajaq-building workshops are giving Inuit in Nunavik a way to connect with their roots
Record spring temps hint at hellish summer for NWT
The Northwest Territories are already experiencing high temperatures, raising fears of major forest fires in the coming months
Ice Camp Barneo looks to return in 2024
Rumours going around about the cancelation of this year’s Ice Camp Barneo has led the operator to issue an official statement about the current situation
Management of Franklin wrecks goes to inuit organizations
The management of the sites where the two shipwrecks “Erebus” and “Terror” are located will be undertaken and controlled by the Inuit in the region.
Prestigious South Georgia Medal for Frederik Paulsen
The South Georgia Association has awarded Dr. Frederik Paulsen the prestigious “Morag Husband Campbell” medal for his efforts to protect South Georgia.
How war affects Arctic native communities
As the impact of the war in Ukraine is felt everywhere, Indigenous Arctic populations are also experiencing their share of problems related to this conflict.
Like an icebreaker – SPI paves way for CH polar research in Sion
The Swiss Polar Institute supports and promotes the framework and conditions for Swiss polar research now from the Valais capital of Sion.
Incident on Svalbard costs two polar bears lives
A female polar bear drowned between Thursday and Friday on Svalbard and her cub had to be killed. Authorities are investigating the case, guessing an accident according to media reports.
Book – Sail to Svalbard
Anyone who wants to travel to and around Svalbard by sailing yacht should take a look at Jon Amtrup’s handbook, as it covers everything one needs to know for an icy sailing trip.
World renowned French polar explorer passed away
The famous French polar and glaciologist Claude Lorius died last Tuesday at the age of 91 in Burgundy, France.
Ruthless krill fishing puts whales in danger
Krill is one of the key species of the sensitive Antarctic ecosystem. The small crustaceans form over 90% of the main food source for whales, penguins and seals living there.
Polar plunge, almost good for your health
The famous “Polar plunge” in the Arctic and Antarctic waters is good for your health, it is said. But is that true? Mirjana Binggeli does some background checking if immersing into the cold waters really is healthy or not.
Greenland imposes export ban on beluga whale products
Beluga products from East Greenland may no longer be exported, which affects the entire country.
Greenland’s digital gap on its way to being bridged
The Amazonas Nexus geostationary satellite is on its way to bridging the digital gap that isolates Greenlanders from the island’s most remote communities.
Hi-speed Internet for remote Aleutian Islands becomes reality
The U.S. telecommunications company GCI has made good on its promise and launched one of the fastest Internet connection in the U.S. in Unalaska.
Europe’s trash pollutes Svalbard’s coasts
Plastic is both a blessing and a curse. Without this versatile material, numerous everyday objects would not even exist. However, it is not only impossible to imagine our everyday life without this crude oil-base material, but without being also in our environment, too. Nowadays, there is no area on this planet without plastic parts in […]
Mastering your environment, the key feeling of wintering
The psychological study of winterers in polar stations reveals the importance of feeling able to act on one’s environment to compensate for the aggressions of daily life.
For the first time avian flu virus officially confirmed in Greenland
Research has confirmed that the currently circulating form of the HPAI-H5N1 avian influenza virus also circulated in Greenland last year.
The Arctic Winter Games between competition and cultural transmission
The Arctic Winter Games bring together the youth of the North Pole in McMurray, Alberta, Canada. The spirit of these games is unique.
Climate change leads to more conflicts between humans and polar bears
Their habitat is dwindling faster and faster, and many polar bears are having great difficulty finding enough food, which is increasingly pushing them onto land.
Polar Preet sets new world record and has to break off expedition
British polar adventurer Captain Preet Chandi set a new world record during her Antarctic expedition, but now has to break off the expedition.
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