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Novatek could discontinue production at Arctic LNG-2
Novatek has significantly reduced the production of liquefied natural gas at its Arctic LNG 2 project. The reason for this decision is a lack of storage facilities and ships.
The amount of microplastics in the Southern Ocean has been significantly underestimated
The pollution of the Southern Ocean with microplastics has been significantly underestimated, as researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred Wegener Institute have shown.
Why artificial submarine curtains won’t save West Antarctica’s retreating glaciers
Some researchers have recently proposed the construction of artificial structures – submarine curtains or walls – to stop the warming ocean from getting to the most rapidly melting glaciers in West Antarctica.
In fundraising pitch, Iditarod planners say financial woes could jeopardize epic sled dog race
Between sponsor withdrawals and inflation, the future of Alaska’s famous sled dog race could well be called into question.
Miki cooks Inuit food on cruise ships to teach passengers about his culture
Musk ox, reindeer and soon, perhaps, seal are among the dishes that start onboard dialogues about sustainability and cultural differences.
The magical journey of Greenland’s icebergs in time-lapse
Danish photographer Jonas Høholt has captured the journey of the white giants in the Ilulissat Icefjord, West Greenland, in fascinating time-lapse recordings.
In Lapland, trees bear witness to a major solar eruption
Traces of a major solar eruption have been found in the rings of trees in Lapland. A discovery that could help us prepare for a major solar storm and better understand the carbon cycle.
US-Russian talks on methane emissions in the Arctic
At the meeting between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva in 201, Biden addressed the problem of methane release in the Arctic.
The Polar Retrospective – Surprises in the Arctic
A surprising resignation, a surprising attack, a surprising announcement – the Arctic was full of surprises last week.
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Governor of Murmansk seriously injured in attack
The attack on Governor Andrei Chibis was carried out on the evening of April 4 in Apatity immediately after a meeting with residents at the local cultural center.
An Antarctic glimmer of hope at 95 metres depth against pancreatic cancer
In laboratory tests in Brazil, filamentous fungi from Deception Island (Antarctica) slowed the proliferation of cancer cells.
Invasive species spread where glaciers retreat
On South Georgia, invasive plants and invertebrates colonise the newly available habitats in front of the melting glaciers relatively quickly.
Australia’s state-of-the-art icebreaker has yet to complete a scientific voyage
During its three years in operation, the 320-million-euro research vessel has been needed for other tasks. Now, concerns are starting to surface.
Warm air from the north
The winter of 2023 saw the lowest ever sea ice extent around Antarctica. A drop in sea ice area compared with average values caused by polar cyclones and atmospheric lows.
Chilean mobile provider is the first to provide 5G in Antarctica
Chilean mobile communications company Entel has been the first provider to offer 5G connectivity in Antarctica since mid-March.
Sailboat full of Portuguese researchers in successful Antarctic expedition
The expedition increased Portugal’s research independence, had a low carbon footprint, and allowed research in otherwise inaccessible areas.
Difficult working conditions for foreign guides in Lapland
Lack of rest time, training and equipment, working conditions can be difficult for foreign guides working in Lapland.
The Polar Retrospective – Small and large leaps in time in polar regions
Whether it’s the 25th anniversary of Nunavut’s self-government or the loss of a second due to the melting of the ice sheets, time and leaps also play an important role in polar regions.
Thawing permafrost could release radon
Climate change not only confronts our world with the release of greenhouse gases such as methane, but also poses an insidious threat due to the release of radon.
Schumann-Reisen discontinues Arctic and Antarctic tours
“Traveling to the Poles is a very special and fascinating experience. Our guests who wanted to experience this with us regret that we no longer offer these trips.”
The Arctic Easter Bunny? Five reasons the Arctic hare is a mystery
Ludovic Landry-Ducharme, an Arctic hare researcher, guides us through all the things we do not – yet – know about the world’s most northern critters.
Arctic Sounds Festival will rock Sisimiut
Rock, rap, pop, folk, drum singing and death metal. Almost every musical genre is invited to the Arctic Sounds Festival, which kicks off today in Sisimiut, Greenland.
Russia to test computer server at the North Pole
Russian hosting provider RuVDS will conduct an experiment to operate a data center at the Norpol, on the premises of the Barneo ice camp.
One continent, one blue whale
Blue whales form a unique population around Antarctica and CCAMLR should minimise the human impact on the species around the continent, according to a study published in Animal Conservation.
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THE 2019 FOUNDING TEAM!
During the summer of 2019, polar photographers Heiner Kubny (right) and his wife Rosamaria (2nd from right) joined forces with journalist and author Christian Hug (3rd from right) and polar guide Dr. Michael Wenger (far left) to create a German-language information platform for polar affairs, marking the start of PolarJournal.
The aim: to carry the fascination of the polar regions into people’s hearts and minds and to show how diverse, important and influential the Arctic and Antarctic are.