Glaciated mountains, steep slopes, picturesque towns at their base: Greenland is often compared to Switzerland in terms of landscape. The dangers that threaten such landscapes are also similar. Images: Michael Wenger / WikiCommons Switzerland and the Arctic are...
Those who travel to Svalbard first of all see the beauty of the archipelago and the Arctic. But climate change and pollution have also reached the point where the traces can hardly be overlooked.. Image: Dr Michael Wenger Svalbard is considered the “Arctic in a...
Arctic sea ice is disappearing at an alarming rate, permafrost is thawing and causing major damage to infrastructure. In order to still ensure the protection of the Arctic, the states must now step on the gas. At the Arctic Circle meeting this year, this seems to have...
This is how the initiators and designers envision it: The hybrid airship “Airlander” will fly over the Arctic landscape of Svalbard and take 16 passengers to the North Pole and back in 36 hours. This should include about 6 hours of stay at or near the...
The largest share of Arctic shipping traffic is carried by Russia. After all, the Northeast Passage is one of the lifelines between the industrial-rich west and the resource-rich east of the country. It is also the most direct route from Asia to the European markets....
