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From climate change and geopolitics to Indigenous issues, economic shifts, and sustainable travel, we’re committed to bringing you the most insightful coverage of the Arctic and the countries that touch it.
Looking to add a polar expedition vessel to your holdings? Good news: this 1965 boat is on the market and the price might surprise you.
This boat sailed Antarctic ice fields alongside the world’s most powerful icebreaker. It can be yours for about $125,000 - ArcticToday
A 1965 U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Survey Boat with genuine polar expedition history and an asking price that makes her one of the most intriguing vessels on the American market today. This article was fi...
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War-fuelled energy crisis boosts renewables and embattled climate - ArcticToday
As the European State of the Climate Report confirms Europe is the fastest-warming continent and the Arctic the fastest warming place on Earth , the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has shown the danger of de...
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The Arctic is changing fast, and so is the debate over who shapes what comes next. A gathering in Norway revealed just how many competing priorities are in play:
Who shapes the Arctic's future? A gathering in Bodø offered many options - ArcticToday
Last week, around 300 attendees from more than 30 countries gathered in Bodø, Norway, for the 10th edition of the High North Dialogue. While the agenda focused on recurring Arctic themes such as…
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What if human engineering could reshape the climate with a single structure? Scientists are exploring whether closing the Bering Strait could stabilize a key ocean system www.arctictoday.com/a-climate-fi...
A climate fix or a dangerous gamble? The case for closing the Bering Strait - ArcticToday
Could a 50–mile-long dam between Alaska and Russia help prevent climate collapse?
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Fewer fish. Lower catches. Big questions. Alaska’s salmon season is shaping up very differently this year. Here's why: buff.ly/IfDVTI3
Biologists forecast a reduced Alaska commercial salmon harvest - ArcticToday
The lower numbers — the catch is predicted to drop by more than a third — are driven by off-year for pink salmon. Alaska’s statewide commercial salmon harvest this year is expected to total 125.5…
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Not everyone is insulated from global oil chokepoints. In rural #Alaska, they still matter — a lot. #Hormuz buff.ly/XJK0kbD
America doesn’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz — but rural Alaska does - ArcticToday
How global oil chokepoints, fragile supply chains and federal policy choices collide in Alaska’s most vulnerable communities All over the world, nations are grappling with the ripple effects of the…
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Feed them? Move them? Build fake ice? Why “quick fixes” for polar bears miss the point entirely: www.arctictoday.com/why-quick-fi...
Why ‘quick fixes’ won’t save polar bears - ArcticToday
The future of Polar Bears becomes increasingly uncertain as Arctic sea ice disappears at an accelerating rate. Decades of research and advocacy have made one thing clear—while well-meaning “quick fixe...
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What does it mean to trade city life for the Arctic? In Lapland, one Parisian found a routine shaped by nature, winter, and sled dogs
What? A Parisian living in Lapland? It’s all about nature, winter and a pack of dogs - ArcticToday
They all called me crazy. I am a Parisian living 350 kilometers above the Arctic Circle. Before we left, the French shook their heads. Now in Finland, the Finns are also shaking their heads, asking…
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Europe wants to mine its way out of dependence on foreign minerals. But in Sweden’s north, that plan is colliding with Indigenous rights
LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says - ArcticToday
LKAB’s plans for an iron ore and rare earths project in Sweden’s far north could violate the rights of the indigenous Sami reindeer-herders if it is opened, a report by Stockholm Environment…
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Salmon, bycatch, and big politics. Alaska’s trawl industry is pushing back hard as campaign rhetoric intensifies ahead of the governor’s race www.arctictoday.com/trawl-allies...
Trawl allies fire back as Alaska candidates' anti-industry rhetoric heats up - ArcticToday
Gubernatorial hopefuls are blasting Alaska’s trawlers for catching salmon. Now industry allies have launched a radio ad campaign. As Alaska’s race for governor heats up, Democrats and Republicans have...
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In one small corner of Alaska, a Native community fought to protect something far bigger than an industry. They saved a way of life.
‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture - ArcticToday
A half-century ago, the Indigenous Tsimshian village of Metlakatla, in Southeast Alaska, preserved its reservation when others in Alaska were terminated. Today, the reserve sustains a thriving…
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Not some "poorly run piece of ice" Greenlandic and Danish leaders push back after Trump’s latest remarks — highlighting deeper tensions over the Arctic
Trump's 'poorly run piece of ice' comment draws criticizm from Greenlandic and Danish politicians - ArcticToday
Greenlandic and Danish politicians respond after U.S. President Donald Trump again called Greenland a "poorly run piece of ice" while criticizing NATO. Acting Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen…
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Greenland’s new MPs are wasting no time. In coalition talks in Copenhagen, they’re putting fresh demands on the table and raising the stakes: www.arctictoday.com/greenlands-n...
Greenland's new MPs present demands in Danish government formation talks - ArcticToday
Greenland's newly elected MPs Naaja H. Nathanielsen and Qarsoq Høegh-Dam have presented demands to Mette Frederiksen including constitutional equality, healthcare access, expanded investment, and compensation for historical injustices.
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A $3B economy. 57,000 people. And outsized global attention. Why Greenland’s economic future matters far beyond its size: www.arctictoday.com/the-greenlan...
A guide to understanding Greenland’s nascent economy - ArcticToday
Greenland’s economy is small, concentrated, and structurally dependent on both natural resources and external financing. With a population of about 57,000 and GDP of roughly $3–3.6 billion, it combine...
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Who gets to speak for Greenland? That question is now at the center of coalition talks, with bigger geopolitical stakes than ever
Greenland wants more control over foreign policy during coalition talks - ArcticToday
Greenland's newly elected MPs are demanding more control over foreign policy, including the right to meet foreign governments without Danish officials present.
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The next frontier of AI? Cold climates, cheap energy, and massive data centers. Finland, for one, is leaning in:
Nebius furthers European expansion with $10 billion AI data centre in Finland - ArcticToday
AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group on Tuesday said it was continuing its rapid European expansion with a 310-megawatt data centre in Finland, which would be one of the continent’s largest with an…
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Canada is pouring billions into Arctic defense, but in the North, many say the basics are still missing. Read more about the gap between strategy and daily reality:
In Canada's far north, some fret Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs - ArcticToday
In a snow-covered Canadian hamlet on the tip of the Arctic Ocean, there are two grocery stores, one sports arena and no doctors – a visit to one usually involves at least a two-hour plane ride south.…
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A massive Arctic lease sale is reshaping the future of oil in Alaska...and drawing in players you wouldn’t expect. What it signals for energy, climate, and the North Slope:
A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska’s North Slope - ArcticToday
Two huge companies thought to have little interest in Alaska investment, Shell and ExxonMobil, spent millions to buy new leases on the North Slope — though drilling still faces obstacles. HOUSTON…
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Ice. Speed. Zero margin for error. These Arctic tracks in Finnish Lapland push drivers to the absolute limit. That's exactly why they're the testing ground for the tires manufactured by most of the world's major brands.
Even Formula One drivers would be challenged by these Finnish Lapland tracks - ArcticToday
A car rockets across the packed snow as the driver slams on its brakes. The tires find their grip and sensors flash. Moments later the vehicle spins on polished ice as engineers watch on, recording…
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For many Indigenous and Arctic leaders, the debate over territorial influence obscures the more urgent reality: dramatic environmental change that affects culture, travel and food systems across the North. www.arctictoday.com/geopolitical...
Geopolitical posturing and resource-grabbing: Trump’s distraction from the real Greenland problem - ArcticToday
Heard any news about Greenland recently? A stupid question these days, since Donald Trump openly set his sights on the icy island in the High North. A NATO country threatening to take control of a par...
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New data and real-world impacts show the Arctic is diverging from historical patterns, with major implications for communities, ecosystems and global climate systems alike. buff.ly/47oGp9Z
A new era of extremes is taking hold in the Arctic - ArcticToday
The Arctic isn’t just warming, it’s undergoing a fundamental shift in the kinds of weather events it experiences.
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A high-visibility U.S. offer has sparked a firm response from Greenland’s leadership, highlighting deeper tensions over autonomy and international engagement in the Arctic. www.arctictoday.com/greenland-pr...
Greenland prime minister says 'no thanks' to Trump's hospital ship - ArcticToday
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday “no thanks” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of sending a hospital ship to Greenland, a territory that Trump has repeatedly said he...
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Wildfires in the Arctic are growing bigger, hotter, and spreading into places that once never burned. From permafrost carbon to smoke drifting thousands of miles… this isn’t just a “northern problem.” Read why this matters far beyond the Arctic www.arctictoday.com/wildfires-ar...
Wildfires are spreading across the Arctic and the impacts reach far beyond the north - ArcticToday
Wildfires are becoming bigger, hotter, and more frequent across the Arctic, including in areas that were once too cold or wet to burn.
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Big questions in the High North: At #ArcticFrontiers, European allies openly wrestle with whether the U.S. can still be counted on as a dependable partner in Arctic security www.arctictoday.com/allies-doubt...
Allies’ doubts over US reliability take centre stage at Arctic Frontiers - ArcticToday
Doubts over US reliability surfaced at Arctic Frontiers as European leaders grappled with Greenland, multilateral strain and alliance uncertainty.
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Overwhelmed Greenlanders are telling the media to stop calling. From the University of #Greenland front page to a clear statement from the #Nuuk mayor, the message is consistent: attention has consequences. Respect, context, and responsibility matter.
“When we’re talking about geopolitics, in fact, we in society are actors in geopolitics,” said Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv. “And so we need to reorient how we think about who is doing what.” with @arctictoday.bsky.social www.arctictoday.com/is-the-arcti...
Is the Arctic on the menu? Arctic Frontiers opens with stark warnings for Europe - ArcticToday
Arctic Frontiers 2026 opens with warnings that Arctic exceptionalism is over, leaving Europe scrambling to define strategy as great-power competition intensifies.
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Greenland’s path toward self-determination has been long, contested, and led by Inuit voices. Understanding today’s political moment means understanding that history:
Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination - ArcticToday
Amid the discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Danish and European leaders about who should own Greenland, the Inuit who live there and call it home aren’t getting much attention. The…
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The Arctic’s digital future is fragmenting — by design. Regional undersea cables are replacing grand trans-Arctic visions as geopolitics, security risks, and great-power rivalry reshape the North. Read why and how: www.arctictoday.com/why-are-arct...
Why are Arctic undersea cables going regional? - ArcticToday
Since the late 2000s, several Western countries have attempted to build optical fiber subsea cables across the Arctic Ocean. Some projects, such as Finland’s Arctic Connect, have been suspended, while...
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“The relentless focus on Greenland risks drowning out the urgent need to strengthen U.S. defenses in Alaska." Alice Rogoff, founder and publisher of Arctic Today, makes the case that U.S. Arctic security starts at home in a new opinion piece for @washingtonpost.com
“The relentless focus on Greenland risks drowning out the urgent need to strengthen U.S. defenses in Alaska." Alice Rogoff, founder and publisher of Arctic Today, makes the case that U.S. Arctic security starts at home in a new opinion piece for @washingtonpost.com