Greenland considers a time-zone change
Increasingly independent Greenland wants to move closer to Denmark, if only temporally
Kiruna’s grand re-opening
It takes a feat of municipal planning to move a town. As the climate worsens, people may want to study how one Swedish council did it
Severe tropical storm kills nearly 600 penguins in Brazil
An unusually severe tropical storm that hit southern Brazil also claimed the lives of many marine animals, including nearly 600 Magellanic penguins.
75th anniversary stamps for Australian Antarctic research
The year 2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Australian government’s Antarctic research program. It all started in 1947 with the founding of the “Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions”.
Freya – A short story
The death of walrus Freya has moved many people worldwide and led to a lot of criticism towards Norwegian authorities. Polish author Piotr Sordyl has created a short story about Freya and the handling of society with the Arctic visitor.
Iqaluit declares a water emergency
Solving Iqaluit’s water problems will mean addressing the amount of water that goes into its reservoir, not how much flows out of it
Greenlandic women’s football in deep personnel crisis
Despite greater recognition worldwide, player shortages plague Greenland women’s football, which is calling for help from the national federation.
Polar bear attack leaves one injured person and a dead polar bear
An attack by a polar bear on a group of campers in the northwestern part of Isfjord has left one injured and the polar bear dead.
Fiber optic cable project connects islands in Alaska with the world
Around 1,300 kilometers of fiber optic cable are currently being laid to provide the Aleutian Islands in Alaska with high-speed Internet.
Icelandic volcano makes comeback after eight months pause
In the Fagradalsfjall area on the Reyjaknes Peninsula, where a volcano erupted last year, a new eruption has been recorded after nearly eight months of dormancy.
Penguin escaped from Salzburg Zoo
The excitement was great when a young African penguin at Salzburg Zoo went missing. After a search operation lasting several hours, the animal was finally found in a cornfield.
Big fires also plague Canada’s Arctic north
Not only in Alaska, but also in the neighboring Canadian territories of Yukon and Northwest Territories, the tundra and numerous forest areas are burning.
Penguins on hunger strike
Inflation does not stop at zoological gardens and aquariums. Now the penguins and otters refuse cheaper food and have gone on strike.
Stamp set to commemorate Shackleton’s 100th anniversary
British Antarctic Territory, Falkland Islands, and South Georgia have issued a series of stamps to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death and in honor of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
New heatwave in June reached to the Arctic
In June, Alaska, Svalbard, and other Arctic regions reported unusually high temperatures, some of which reached record levels.
Book “Polar bears – Beloved & Betrayed”
The book “Polar bears – Beloved & Betrayed” describes in a more understandable way why polar bear conservation is not consistently implemented by stakeholders.
Chile’s domestic built icebreaker takes shape
Construction of Chile’s own icebreaker, the first ship of its kind to be built in Latin America, is moving forward and could be launched as early as December
Nunavut nurse shortage forces summer health-service cut
A second year of closed health centres is a symptom of the territory’s nursing shortage
Walrus visits German island in Baltic Sea
Last week, a young female walrus landed on a sandy beach on the German Baltic Sea island of Ruegen, some 2,600 kilometers from its usual environment.
Drones to deliver health from above to Greenlandic hamlets
Technology is again poised to expand access to healthcare for residents of Greenland’s most remote settlements
Greenland police to investigate beluga catch
The 12 whales were distributed to the community after they were shot by mistake
Inuit Circumpolar Council releases protocols for Arctic activities
The ICC calls for equitable, ethical engagement of Inuit when it comes to decision-making in the Arctic.
Iqalummiut have been asked to save water
Demand is up and supply is low ahead of the summer thaw, but no shortage expected
Nunavut hamlet votes to limit alcohol sales
The change comes after Kugluktuk eliminated limits in a 2018 vote
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