HMS Kent is currently operating in the Barents Sea with US Navy warships conducting maritime security operations. This is a significant deployment as officially the US Navy says it has not sent surface ships to the area since the mid-1980s. The task group comprises three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Donald Cook, USS Porter, USS Roosevelt| Navy Lookout - Independent Royal Navy news and analysis
An opinion article by Heather McFarland, Tori Brannan, Katie Spellman and Hilary Shook The start of school is the perfect time to get students outside learning about the role wildfire…| International Arctic Research Center
The American Meteorological Society released its annual State of the Climate report this week, providing a comprehensive overview of global conditions in 2024. International Arctic Research Center scientists contributed data and analysis for the Arctic and Alaska regions, as they have for years. Rick Thoman was the lead editor of the Arctic chapter this year, and several…| International Arctic Research Center
“Observations show no significant decline in Arctic sea ice concentration (SIC) since 2012…revealing a negligible trend of -0.4% per decade…” – Wang et al., 2025 Scientists are now acknowledging the sharply declining trend in Arctic sea ice from the mid-1990s to 2010s (-11.3% per decade), as well as the “negligible” or flat trend since 2012 […]| NoTricksZone
Late summer Arctic sea ice extent has remained steady for almost 2 decades.| NoTricksZone
CEA, the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today released “Powering Progress: How Natural Gas Fuels Colorado’s Communities,” a report highlighting natural gas's vital role in keeping Colorado’s economy attractive.| Consumer Energy Alliance
Aline of pink lingers above the horizon, the April sun offering a welcome dose of brightness after the months-long polar night. A dozen miles off Point Barrow, Alaska’s northernmost tip, the sea is still frozen except where inky tendrils of open water spiderweb across the pack ice. On the surface, the scene feels hushed by […] The post In a changing Arctic, how much noise is too much? appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.| Chilkat Valley News
In Policy Options, IPD's Senior Washington Fellow Andrew Latham argues Canada must develop a disciplined, whole-of-government Arctic threat assessment. The post Policy Options — Why Canada Needs Arctic Threat Modelling Now appeared first on The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy - l’Institut pour la paix et la diplomatie.| The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy – l’Institut pour la paix et la dip...
New observations reveal how microscopic organisms move through polar ice and illustrate how they may have evolved to thrive in extreme environments.| Eos
Lots of little things| Diagram Monkey
The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance. The post Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
These documentaries about the Arctic delve into its awe-inspiring landscapes, unique wildlife, the resilient communities that call the Arctic home, and the profound impact of climate change on this fragile ecosystem. Documentaries About The Arctic As the world grapples with the consequences of global warming, these films serve as both a visual testament to the… Read More »15 Best Documentaries About The Arctic| Backpackingman
Geoengineering is the hot topic in climate science debate – drawing increasingly emotive and divisive responses, as investment in blue-sky engineering proposals grows and progress on decarbonisation stutters. Geoengineering is … The post Why is everyone talking about geoengineering? | Beyond the Ice appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.| British Antarctic Survey
London, 29-30 September 2025 – Scientists meeting at The Royal Society in London this week are issuing a stark warning: dramatic and extreme changes in Antarctica are happening faster than …| British Antarctic Survey
Ice Geographies examines Arctic colonial politics, emphasizing ice as racialized geography, Indigenous knowledge, slowness, and questioning certainty in research practices.| NiCHE
Around a decade after shipping giant COSCO sent its first merchant ship across Russia’s Northern Sea Route, Chinese operator Sealegend is looking to make history with the launch of the first “Arctic Express” – an 18-day routing from Ningbo, China to Felixstowe, UK.| gCaptain
When we decided on August for our Svalbard visit I wasn’t sure whether we would see any pack ice. As the summer progresses the ice retreats northwards, beyond the area our itinerary was scheduled to cover. But on an expedition cruise the planned itinerary can often be abandoned because of weather conditions, wildlife viewing opportunities or other factors. The post Arctic diary six: sea ice and polar bear appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Anyone who thinks of the Arctic as a bleak and desolate place, devoid of life, needs only to visit the bird cliffs of Alkefjellet to dispel that illusion. I have never seen so much activity, so much life, concentrated in one small area. The post Arctic diary five: Alkefjellet and the Hinolpen Strait appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
We were to see Svalbard at its most dramatic and bleak today. Yesterday’s weather had been surprisingly (unnaturally) warm, but today, though still milder than we had anticipated, was much more mixed. But rain or shine, this landscape is unrivalled in its beauty. The post Arctic diary four: Leifdefjorden, Monacobreen and Texas Bar appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Christiane Ritter spent a winter in the harshest conditions that Svalbard can offer. Living in a tiny hut with her husband and another trapper, but sometimes left alone there for many days. Constant darkness, cut off from the world by snow and ice; her Arctic was not my Arctic. But I think editing some of my photos in black and white has helped to emphasise what sense of bleakness I did find in this stunning environment. The post Gallery: seeing Svalbard in black and white (part two) appeared...| Travel with me
Five well-publicised geoengineering proposals to reduce the impact of climate change in the polar regions are "extremely unlikely" to work, and are a risk to the environment, say NZ and international experts in a new paper. The researchers looked at ideas like injecting aerosol clouds into the atmo| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
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Why are so many experts and bloggers predicting more cold outbreaks as the planet warms? Our UK scientist Edward Hanna explains. What happened the last time Earth’s atmosphere carried so much carbon dioxide? Welcome to the Mid-Pliocene Warm Period. With just 400 parts …| RADIO ECOSHOCK
Top climate experts say that some geoengineering-based climate solutions may be cures worse than the disease.| The Debrief
New study warns Arctic and Antarctic geoengineering projects would fail to stop ice loss, carrying huge costs and dangerous unintended consequences.| Study Finds
Discover the frozen rivers of the Arctic – Yenisei, Ob, and Mackenzie. Explore how nature and people adapt to life on icy waters. The post Frozen Rivers of the Arctic appeared first on World Rivers.| World Rivers
We spent a week exploring Svalbard and the Arctic Ocean. This article shares some of the highlights from our experience| Road Unraveled
U.S. and Russian government officials discussed several energy deals on the sidelines of negotiations this month that sought to achieve peace in Ukraine, according to five sources familiar with the talks.| gCaptain
Inside the Arctic Race of Norway 2025: cycling, EV logistics, fragile Arctic landscapes, and the debate over Equinor’s role in a green future.| A greener life, a greener world
Choosing between an Arctic vs Antarctic cruise? Explore wildlife, landscapes, history & accessibility to find the polar adventure that’s right for you.| Passport & Pixels
BOEM schedules at least 30 non-discretionary lease sales through 2040 First Gulf of America sale slated for Dec. 10, 2025 WASHINGTON – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, today applauded the Trump Administration and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for publishing a non-discretionary schedule of at least 30 […] The post Predictable Gulf of America, Alaska Offshore Leasing Sales Major Win for Families, Small Businesses...| Consumer Energy Alliance
Aggressive new drilling proposed in northern Alaska poses grave risks to the planet — and to a vast and rare Arctic ecosystem. The post What Will We Lose if Oil and Gas Drilling Expands in Arctic? appeared first on Earthjustice.| Earthjustice
Review of two newly released books for the younger kids both themed with animals. A board book perfect for bedtime and a lift a flap picture book.| www.craftymomsshare.com
When Dennis Bell’s colleague began pulling him out of an icy hole, the rope around Bell’s belt snapped, and his second fall proved fatal.| Gizmodo
The best way, by far, to explore the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway located in the High Arctic, is by joining ... Read more The post The ULTIMATE Svalbard Cruise Packing List: Everything You Need to Bring appeared first on Uprooted Traveler.| Uprooted Traveler
Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. We recently spent two weeks ...| Uprooted Traveler
AGU News Save the date for AGU25 in New Orleans, 15-19 December Registration for AGU’s 2025 annual meeting will open in late August. Full-time journalists and press officers can attend free of charge. [AGU25] AGU Wins Power of Associations Gold Award for promoting ethics in climate intervention In October 2024, AGU published the Ethical Framework […]| AGU Newsroom
Blister, hallucinations and 18-hour days—here's what it takes to finish the Yukon 1000| Paddling Magazine
Would you like to follow the endeavours of a small team working in the ice-marginal terrain in South-West Greenland? They set out to investigate proglacial lakes using sediment coring, water sampling and gas collections (figure 1), aiming to better understand methane dynamics, proglacial terrain development and the environmental drivers behind methane production in glacially influenced lake systems. Here, you will read how the team is confronted with the resistance of frozen landscapes and s...| Cryospheric Sciences
One new study identifies a 17% increase in the destructive potential of the strongest nor’easters, while another bolsters links between Arctic ice melt and dangerous blizzards.| Eos
What is the difference between Antarctica and the Arctic? Our Antarctica vs Arctic travel guide highlights the key points of each region!| NOMADasaurus Staging
Analysis of bowhead whale poop shows that more toxins from typically warm-water toxic algae species are entering Arctic food webs as northern oceans warm and lose sea ice.The findings are based on nearly 20 years of feces samples collected from bowhead whales harvested for subsistence purposes by Alaska Native people living on the Beaufort Sea…| International Arctic Research Center
Over two dozen educators and community members from across Alaska delved into wildfire last month during the five-day Wildfire and My Community workshop. The event connected Elders, educators, scientists, and wildland fire managers. They focused on wildfire safety, community preparedness, and educational strategies to enhance understanding of wildfires and their impact on Alaska’s ecosystems and…| International Arctic Research Center
It’s been a weird, challenging, and busy first half of the year. At the same time, it’s been absolutely incredible. Coming into 2025, I thought the biggest thing I was going to do this …| Trey Stone, Author
This miniseries features the tradition of ‘PhD hat’ making in German research institutes and universities. For those of you unfamiliar with this idea (as I once was), this is one of the final milestones a graduate student has before they are officially a “Dr.”. Upon the successful defense of a thesis, the labmates of the PhD student craft a graduation hat from a mishmash of scrap cardboard and memorabilia. Hours of work go into these beloved pieces, and you can often find these hand-m...| Cryospheric Sciences
Kathryn C. Lavelle— For climate scientists, the Arctic is the proverbial canary in the coal mine of irreversible global change. For many observers, President Donald J. Trump’s early 2025 statements... READ MORE| Yale University Press
The Arctic is changing rapidly. Recent research unveiled a new dataset of 40 years of coastlines shifting across the Arctic. The post Shifting Coastlines in the Arctic first appeared on Landsat Science.| Landsat Science
Deep-sea sharks include some of the longest-lived vertebrates known. The record holder is the Greenland shark, with a recently estimated maximum age of nearly 400 years. Their slow life cycle …| ConservationBytes.com
Biologist Parnuna Egede Dahl's research has taken her from community meetings in Greenland to the final of Denmark's prestigious PhD Cup. Her work explores how mining companies and the people living atop valuable raw materials can collaborate to protect nature.| arctichub.gl
In late May, Iceland and Greenland saw record-breaking heat.| World Weather Attribution
Together, we can fight back to protect our families.| Earthjustice
Underwater videos provide insight into the colorful life within the exceptional columns.| arctichub.gl
A young French sailor is locked in the ice in Greenland with his only companion, a sailing hen. Virginie Nolen-Laissy describes their adventures| Yachting World
Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole by Cecilia BlomdahlMy rating: 3 of 5 starsSo, where was I after reading this book? Probably booking my ticket to Svalbard — and…| books are life
A recently published booklet on an Arctic symposium features its presenters including the University of Alaska president and UAF leaders. It summarizes a wide range of topics, from energy innovation to climate change solutions, that were discussed during the symposium, “Status and prospects of Japan-U.S. cooperation in the Arctic,” hosted by the Consulate Office of…| International Arctic Research Center
By Connor Joyce ’25 The character of warfare in the 21st century is rapidly evolving. The next 75 years will increasingly look beyond the traditional battlefield and toward more complex domains, including the Arctic and outer space. At the nexus of America’s military and intelligence dominance is the space domain. Utilized for strategic surveillance and … Continue reading "Astropolitics in the 21st Century: Blitzkrieg and Artificial Intelligence"| Ike’s Anvil
In boreal forests, many hares adopt white winter coats before the snow arrives. In a snowless landscape, these white hares lack camouflage against predators. However, their early moult from brown i…| ConservationBytes.com
The post A Brief History Of Arctic Exploration appeared first on SA Vacations.| SA Vacations
The International Arctic Research Center has released an updated report highlighting recent wildfire trends in Alaska, their impacts to humans and wildlife, and how science can improve wildfire management decisions. “Alaska’s Changing Wildfire Environment 2.0” provides people with timely, reliable and understandable information in a visually appealing and concise format. It updates key long-term wildfire…| International Arctic Research Center
A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural Alaska. University of Alaska researchers partnered with the communities of Kotzebue, Galena and Bethel to find out where, how and for whom EVs can provide benefits.| www.uaf.edu
Indigenous value systems are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry and stories. The authors include ACEP’s Leasi Vanessa Lee Raymond.| www.uaf.edu
Throughout the Berry Futures project, it became clear: Berries gather people, as much as people gather berries.| AK CASC | Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center
Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.| International Arctic Research Center
As arctic shipping accelerates due to sea-ice melt, here's how "slow steaming" minimizes harms to wildlife and climate while cutting costs for operators.| WWF.CA
Abstract Wildfires occur each summer in the boreal forests of Alaska, with an increasing frequency of extreme fire seasons in recent decades. The wildfire season typically begins after the snow melts (i.e., snowoff) in April–May, which is trending toward earlier dates since 1959 (ranging from 2 to 4 days decade−1 over Alaska). This study evaluates snowoff dates in Alaska and related synoptic-scale atmospheric drivers in spring over 1959–2020 to assess possible linkages with the summer w...| AMETSOC
An early exit of Alaska’s spring snow means more acreage could burn during the coming wildfire season, which begins when the snow melts off, says new research from the University of Alaska Fairbanks “The most significant finding is that during many of the largest, most extreme fire seasons, we had early snowoff,” explained Peter Bieniek,…| International Arctic Research Center
We spent a month travelling on Quark Expeditions' newest polar exploration vessel. In our Quark Ultramarine review we share what it's like onboard.| NOMADasaurus Staging
If you're planning an Arctic tour and wondering which itinerary to choose, check out our Quark Expeditions Greenland cruise review before booking.| NOMADasaurus Staging
Tankers bearing sanctioned Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) have clustered off Russia's eastern coast following suspension of operations at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, indicating that Moscow is unable to find buyers for its product amid sanctions.| The Kyiv Independent
Video: Canadian Museum of Nature researcher Troy McMullin talks about the ecological functions of lichens in the High Arctic.| Canadian Museum of Nature
On this September 13th, coinciding to be a “Friday 13th”, we wanted to scan the cryo-history for expeditions started, sunken ships that day , and mountain myths. And we did find that. But as autumn approaches in the Northern hemisphere, the spookiest story of all was this one: the unlucky timing of the Arctic sea ice in September. TGIF – but not for sea ice Although the median minimum Arctic sea ice extent is on September 14th , a few times in the last decades, the minimum extent occurr...| Cryospheric Sciences
Some of the best whale watching in Iceland takes place near the Old Harbor of Reykjavik, the country's capital. Since most travelers will either pass through Reykjavik or use it as their home base for visiting Iceland, this makes whale watching an easy activity to incorporate into any itinerary.| Travel With Wes
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is building autonomous robots to go deep under the Arctic ice to measure rising water temperatures.| The Debrief
Discover what it is like on our 15-day Svalbard in Depth expedition from a recently returned expeditioners account.| Aurora Expeditions™
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions.| E-International Relations
Our climate is changing rapidly, but not for the first time. There may be lessons we can learn from the last period of rapid change, known as the Younger Dryas.| Historic Mysteries
The vastness of the ocean hides numerous unsolved mysteries, particularly surrounding shipwrecks and disappearances. One… The post Five Shipwreck Mysteries That Remain Unsolved (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
This webinar, co-hosted by the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and the Canadian Journal of Emergency Management, will focus on the critical issues facing the Canadian Arctic region and the role of the Canadian Armed Forces.| The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy - l’Institut pour la paix et la diplo...
As we are starting into our annual blog summer break, we reflect on what summer can mean for polar researchers (including some fieldwork saudades ). As an Arctic or Alpine cryo-scientist, chances are that you are somewhere in between vacation, fieldwork or trying to work through data while everyone else is free. If you, like us, did not have your vacation yet or do not have any fieldwork coming up this summer (or it’s been a while because you do your fieldwork on the Southern hemisphere), l...| Cryospheric Sciences
Only three whale species evolved to live in the Arctic year-round: belugas, narwhal and bowheads. But warming temps have now led to rapid sea ice declines.| WWF.CA
© www.viewsoftheworld.net The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. The Assembly is held every October in Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center, Reykjavík, Iceland. With the … Continue reading → The post Arctic Circles: Geopolitics and Climate Change in the North was written by Benjamin Hennig and published on Views of the World. If you enjoyed this, you might want to follow ...| Views of the World
Indigenous nations struggle for sovereignty in Arctic of North America and Europe, connecting struggle to Palestine, resisting militarization by NATO. US military pledges to "regain Arctic dominance".| Geopolitical Economy Report
Download and print these Free Printable Winter Coloring Pages from my blog below. This set includes a chilly Penguin and a dapper Polar Bear coloring pages. These two adorable digital downloads are a| Creatively Beth
These are the best books about the Arctic and Antarctica for tales of adventure, survival, and human life in polar regions.| Backpackingman
