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- Antarctica day 2024
Antarctica day 2024
Antarctica Day is celebrated annually on 1 December, honoring of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. Join the APECS-organised webinar titled "Science and Life in the Southern Ocean" on December 2nd to hear how scientists in our community engage with the continent. You can register for the webinar by following this link. US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star keeping open the passage[…] - 9th Annual International Polar Film Festival
9th Annual International Polar Film Festival
In conjunction with APECS International Polar Week, the US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS) is hosting the ninth annual international Polar Film Festival in March 2025! Please note that USAPECS is permanently moving the Polar Film Festival to March starting in 2025. For five days, the Polar Film Festival will showcase short videos on topics related to the[…] - High North Young Entrepreneur Award 2025 is officially la...
High North Young Entrepreneur Award 2025 is officially launched
High North Young Entrepreneur Award 2025 is officially launched - and you can read more here: https://www.nord.no/en/news/competition-launch-win-50-000-nok-for-your-start-up. - APECS Portugal XV Workshop 2024
APECS Portugal XV Workshop 2024
In the past 24th of October, the XV APCES Portugal Workshop was held at historical village of Almeida, as part of the organisation of University of Beira Interior, under the theme "The Polar Express to Success: Enhancing ECR´s Writing Skills", together with the Portuguese Polar Conference on the 25th of October. Picture by José Abreu - EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects presented by WRH ...
EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects presented by WRH at the Arctic Council SDWG meeting
EALLU II and EALLU III (ARISE) projects presented by WRH at the Arctic Council SDWG meeting - Reindeer Herding and Resilience Project Presented to Norw...
Reindeer Herding and Resilience Project Presented to Norwegian Parliamentarians
Key leaders in the Reindeer Herding and Resilience project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), briefed Norway’s parliamentarians, politicians and academia members on the initiative’s progress and impact. - First-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion completes its work at C...
First-of-its-kind Arctic Pavilion completes its work at COP29
Today, 21 November, was the final day in the Arctic Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. - ASSW 2025 Call for Sponsorship
ASSW 2025 Call for Sponsorship
The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 invites organizations, corporations, and philanthropists to become sponsors of this important gathering for the Arctic. Taking place in Boulder, Colorado (USA) from 20-28 March 2025, ASSW 2025 will bring together leading Arctic researchers, Indigenous representatives, policy-makers, and other interested parties to address critical challenges facing the Arctic region and its role in the global system. - IASC Activity Report: Juneau Icefield Research Program 2024
IASC Activity Report: Juneau Icefield Research Program 2024
Not many research projects have been going since 1946 – but once again, in summer 2024, researchers converged on the Juneau Icefield to learn from its intriguing ice and continue its long-term dataset and educational programs. To that end, the 2024 Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) welcomed 32 students, 13 staff, 24 teaching faculty, and another two dozen researchers. Thanks[…] - COP29 day 9: Arctic transport and Ice prediction
COP29 day 9: Arctic transport and Ice prediction
The ninth day of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Arctic Pavilion was devoted to issues such as transport and ice forecasting in the Arctic. - IASSA President
IASSA President
Maria Ackrén from Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland is new IASSA President, 2024-2027. You can contact Maria Ackrén at maac [AT] uni [DOT] gl. - COP29 day 8: Arctic Pavilion buzzing with activity
COP29 day 8: Arctic Pavilion buzzing with activity
The eighth day of the 29th session of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is taking place today, 19 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Shipping
- The waning of Arctic summer
The waning of Arctic summer
Arctic sea ice continued the fast retreat that was observed in July through August 10, followed by a brief slowdown, only to pick up pace again. During the first half of August, the ice primarily retreated in the northern Beaufort … Continue reading → - The chill is gone
The chill is gone
Arctic sea ice cover retreated rapidly in July 2024, pushing the daily ice extent at the end of the month to the third lowest in the 46-year satellite record. Extensive low-concentration areas of sea ice are found in the Beaufort and East Siberian Seas, … Continue reading → - Peak of the melt season
Peak of the melt season
July is the warmest month in the Arctic and hence also the month of peak sea ice loss. As of the middle of July 2024, extent is declining at an above average pace. Sea is mostly gone in Hudson Bay, … Continue reading → - Arctic ice thinner near Canada; thicker elsewhere
Arctic ice thinner near Canada; thicker elsewhere
The Arctic sea ice cover in June 2024 retreated at a below average pace, leading to a larger total sea ice extent for the month than in recent years. Many areas of open water have developed along the Arctic Ocean coast. … Continue reading → - An early Hudson Bay opening
An early Hudson Bay opening
The sea ice cover in May 2024 was marked by an unusually early opening of eastern Hudson Bay. Overall, the rate of decline in the Arctic was near average for the month. In the Antarctic, the seasonal increase in ice … Continue reading → - Western Arctic leads the way on springtime decline
Western Arctic leads the way on springtime decline
April sea ice loss in the Arctic proceeded at a near-average rate overall, with the majority of ice losses in the Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk. In the Antarctic, sea ice grew faster than average, roughly evenly around the … Continue reading → - Arctic sea ice: Walking on sunshine
Arctic sea ice: Walking on sunshine
Following the 2024 maximum sea ice extent on March 14, Arctic ice extent has declined slowly such that 2024 March average is the fifteenth lowest in the passive microwave satellite record. The atmospheric circulation pattern for March 2024 featured a strong … Continue reading → - Arctic sea ice reaches a below-average maximum
Arctic sea ice reaches a below-average maximum
Arctic sea ice has likely reached its maximum extent for the year, at 15.01 million square kilometers (5.80 million square miles) on March 14. The 2024 maximum is the fourteenth lowest in the 46-year satellite record. Overview of conditions On … Continue reading → - Leaping toward spring
Leaping toward spring
During February, Arctic sea ice extent increased along the lower 10 percent interdecile value, with the average monthly extent tied for fifteenth lowest in the satellite record. Temperatures were above average over the central Arctic, but still well below freezing. Antarctic … Continue reading → - Antarctic sea ice extent hits a third low in a row
Antarctic sea ice extent hits a third low in a row
On February 20, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its minimum extent of 1.99 million square kilometers (768,000 square miles), tying for second lowest extent in the 1979 to 2024 satellite record. This is the third consecutive year that Antarctic sea … Continue reading → - ARCTIC SHIPPING UPDATE: 37% INCREASE IN SHIPS IN THE ARCT...
ARCTIC SHIPPING UPDATE: 37% INCREASE IN SHIPS IN THE ARCTIC OVER 10 YEARS
Arctic shipping continues to increase, according to an update of PAME’s Arctic Shipping Status Report #1: The Increase in Arctic Shipping. The original report covered the period 2013-2019. The updated report adds data for 2020-2023. Increase in ships in the Arctic and distance sailed The number of unique ships entering the Arctic Polar Code area[1] from 2013 to 2023 increased by 37%, around[…] - Northernmost "Plastic in a Bottle" launched at ...
Northernmost "Plastic in a Bottle" launched at 84 degrees
Launched at 84 degrees north, the capsule will enable the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment to track how plastics travel in and out of Arctic watersELIZABETH MCLANAHAN, VICE CHAIR OF PAME AND DIRECTOR AT NOAA, AND OLE ARVE MISUND, DIRECTOR OF THE NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE (2017-2023) STAND WITH THE PLASTIC IN A BOTTLE CAPSULE ABOARD THE RV KRONPRINS HAAKON.©[…]
Climate Change
- Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards...
Europe's road transport needs to shift gears towards sustainability
Growing transport volumes have been driving Europe’s road transport emissions up in the past two decades. A European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published today, shows how total greenhouse gas emissions from both passenger cars and heavy goods vehicles have increased in Europe, despite better engine efficiency and use of biofuels. - The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
The looming threat for Maine’s iconic potato industry
By Lori Valigra (Bangor Daily News) and Caitlin Looby (Climate Central) with Jen Brady (Climate Central) contributing to data reporting Maire Lenihan coaxes organic Keuka Gold potatoes into a washing machine at Goranson Farm in Dresden on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN Maine farmer Ryan Guerrette irrigated his 1,200 acres of potatoes in Caribou more often in the past few years, when[…] - Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites floodin...
Ellis Island, lighthouses among historic NJ sites flooding as seas rise
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central ) and Andrew S. Lewis and Michael Sol Warren (NJ Spotlight News), with television segment by Brenda Flanagan (NJ Spotlight News) Read the Climate Central report, Future Flood Risk: Historic Sites in NJ. The Garden State’s history is starting to wash away. New Jersey as it exists today was built up over hundreds of years from the arrival[…] - Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family...
Still rare in Iowa, electric car powers Des Moines family’s home during blackouts
By Ayurella Horn-Muller (Climate Central) and Amber Alexander (NBC WHO 13 Des Moines) Kerri Johannsen was less than a week from giving birth to her second child when a derecho wielding winds up to 100 mph swept through Iowa. Johannsen’s power went out for four days. “It was hot,” she said. “We were just trying to manage.” The Des Moines[…] - Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high c...
Storied Maine ski resort bets future on reining in high costs of warmer winters
By Lori Valigra and Elizabeth Miller A skier jumps into the air in front of a large snow-making machine at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. Modern advances in snow-making technology are helping Maine ski areas stay open despite the warming climate. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN BRIDGTON, Maine — Billy Dolliver’s blue eyes twinkled at the mountain[…] - Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind b...
Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind breaches of EU air quality standards across Europe
Breaches of EU air quality limits for nitrogen dioxide across Europe were predominantly due to road traffic, while domestic heating lay behind the majority of exceedances for particulate matter, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment on air quality plans published today. - Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the ...
Hardly any past Winter Olympic host cities will have the snow to host in 60 years
By Clarisa Diaz and Elizabeth Miller Rain, wet snow, and shallow snow are all expected to increase at former Olympic venues over the coming decades, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo. It projects that nearly all prior host cities for the Olympics will see weather conditions that make it difficult to hold outdoor winter sports competitions. The[…] - Circular business models and smarter design can reduce en...
Circular business models and smarter design can reduce environment and climate impacts from textiles
Textile consumption in Europe has on average the fourth highest impacts on the environment and climate, following consumption of food, housing and mobility. Ahead of the expected European Union (EU) strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today two briefings that look at measures to reduce those impacts, including on resource use, greenhouse gas emissions[…] - Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite pot...
Europe's environmental taxes in decline, despite potentially crucial role
The European Green Deal acknowledges the crucial role of taxation in Europe’s sustainability transition. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that revenues from environmental taxes can support transition investments but future revenue streams from these taxes will erode as European Union (EU) environmental and climate policy objectives are achieved. The relative share of environmental taxes to[…] - Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes...
Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes in Europe reached around half a trillion euros over past 40 years
Extreme weather events like storms, heatwaves and flooding accounted for economic losses of around half a trillion euros over the past 40 years and led to between 85 000 and 145 000 human fatalities across Europe. Less than one-third of these losses were insured, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis of economic losses and fatalities from weather and[…] - How green are European cities? Green space key to well-be...
How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies
High-quality green and blue spaces in cities, like parks, allotments, riverbanks and coastlines, are crucial for health and well-being, in particular for the elderly, children and people on low incomes. However, a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, shows that access is not equal. - Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increas...
Data may be Colorado’s best bet to mitigate increasing wildfire risk on the Front Range
By Michael Booth, The Colorado Sun and John Upton, Climate Central Grass fires have threatened the meadows and homes near Chatridge Court and U.S. 85 three times in five years, and firefighters work hard to keep flames from moving over the hill into thousands of homes in Highlands Ranch. These photos are from the 2016 Chatridge fire. (South Metro Fire[…]
Science
- Researchers call for sustainable governance as groundwate...
Researchers call for sustainable governance as groundwater resources become scarce
In recent decades, the Western United States has faced a mounting environmental crisis: the depletion of groundwater resources. This pressing issue, driven by unsustainable agricultural practices and increasing demands for food production… - A novel method to shed light on heat waves
A novel method to shed light on heat waves
A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree rings, to investigate how shifts in climate impact atmospheric blocking, a weather phenomenon… - This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan had a productive week traveling abroad, connecting with international counterparts, exploring opportunities for global collaboration and celebrating academic achievements. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the director's… - Staggering temperature rise predicted for the Middle East...
Staggering temperature rise predicted for the Middle East and North Africa
- Creating a buzz about bee nest symmetry
Creating a buzz about bee nest symmetry
Mirroring the mechanisms that make human faces and bodies — and those of many multicellular organisms — symmetrical, bee colonies build symmetrical nests when they are placed on either side of a double-sided comb. The finding, published in Current… - New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption
New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption
- NSF Arecibo C3 opening moved to 2025, aligning with NS...
NSF Arecibo C3 opening moved to 2025, aligning with NSF's 75th anniversary commemorations
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced that the official opening of the NSF Arecibo Center for Culturally Relevant and Inclusive Science Education, Computational Skills, and Community Engagement (NSF Arecibo C3) will be moved to 2025. The… - A remarkable fossil assemblage gets a new interpretation
A remarkable fossil assemblage gets a new interpretation
A team of paleontologists recently discovered that an ancient seascape known for its diverse assemblage of exceptionally preserved fossils represents an unexpected oceanic setting, placing the fossils in an environmental context that is dramatically… - NSF names three new I-Corps Hubs expanding the National I...
NSF names three new I-Corps Hubs expanding the National Innovation Network across the U.S.
The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced the addition of three new NSF Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps™) Hubs that will scale the NSF-led National Innovation Network (NIN), accelerating the translation of discoveries into new solutions that… - Sounding the alarm: Fire's speed is more threatening...
Sounding the alarm: Fire's speed is more threatening than its size
Most news reports about wildfires include the number of acres a given fire has burned, but according to a new study by U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers, they should also note how fast the fire is moving. The research found that… - Lead pollution in a remote Tibetan glacier reveals far-re...
Lead pollution in a remote Tibetan glacier reveals far-reaching human activities
The Tibetan Plateau's glaciers are among the world's most remote and untouched places. Researchers say these ice fields provide water for millions of people and play a vital environmental role. Now, geoscientists funded by the U.S. National Science… - Supporting women in ocean sciences
Supporting women in ocean sciences
The U.S. National Science Foundation, in collaboration with Every Page Foundation (EPF), is excited to announce 22 women science leaders as the 2024 NSF-EPF Ocean Decade Champions. Each champion is associated with a project funded by the NSF…
Politics & Society
- Compensation And Apologizes For The Killing Of Sled Dogs ...
Compensation And Apologizes For The Killing Of Sled Dogs In Canada
The Canadian government has issued an official apology to the Inuit for the killing of their sled dogs. Now follows a large bag of money and hope for the restoration of the sled dog culture. Сообщение Compensation And Apologizes For The Killing Of Sled Dogs In Canada появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Russian Scientists Study Giant Viruses in the Arctic
Russian Scientists Study Giant Viruses in the Arctic
During the Arctic Floating University's expedition, scientists collected unique samples from islands in the Arctic Ocean and have already achieved initial results in the lab. Сообщение Russian Scientists Study Giant Viruses in the Arctic появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Jon Fosse Prize launched in Norway for literary translations
Jon Fosse Prize launched in Norway for literary translations
A new Jon Fosse prize has been launched in Norway to acknowledge the country’s literary translations for translating Norwegian to other languages. The prize, named after the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Jon Fosse, will acknowledge and reward one author every year with 500,000 NOK for making “a particularly significant contribution to translating Norwegian […] The post Jon Fosse[…] - Oreshnik: View from Denmark and Norway
Oreshnik: View from Denmark and Norway
Russia's demonstration of a strike with its latest hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, has caused a huge stir in the world. The Arctic Century envisages the relevant reactions from Denmark and Norway. Сообщение Oreshnik: View from Denmark and Norway появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Representatives of India’s Diplomatic Corps Visit AARI
Representatives of India’s Diplomatic Corps Visit AARI
Delegations from the Embassy of India in Russia and the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg paid an official visit to the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). During the meeting, the participants discussed promising areas of cooperation and proposals for expanding collaboration between AARI and India’s specialised research institutions in the field of polar studies. Сообщение Representatives of[…] - Why Were the Estimates of the Missile Type Wrong?
Why Were the Estimates of the Missile Type Wrong?
The missile turned out to be a medium-range ballistic missile. NATO and the U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War say that it will not change the course of the war or increase the nuclear threat. Сообщение Why Were the Estimates of the Missile Type Wrong? появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Iceland About Mass Production of the Russian Missiles
Iceland About Mass Production of the Russian Missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised more test launches of medium-range missiles like the one launched at Ukraine on November 21. Сообщение Iceland About Mass Production of the Russian Missiles появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Finland Doubts that Russia’s New Weapon Does Really...
Finland Doubts that Russia’s New Weapon Does Really Exist
Putin praises his “new” missile used in Ukraine, but does it exist? An important function of missiles is deterrence, and Russia tends to describe its strike capability in at least an optimistic way, writes HS foreign correspondent Mikko Paakkanen. Сообщение Finland Doubts that Russia’s New Weapon Does Really Exist появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Russia Deployed the World’s Most Destructive Weapon...
Russia Deployed the World’s Most Destructive Weapons, but Only for Show
Vladimir Putin showed that strategic missiles can also be used as a warning signal, writes Finnish journalist Yrjö Kokkonen, a journalist who followed the war in Ukraine. Сообщение Russia Deployed the World’s Most Destructive Weapons, but Only for Show появились сначала на The Arctic Century. - Covering Of Oreshnik Missile Strike In Nordic Countries T...
Covering Of Oreshnik Missile Strike In Nordic Countries Threatens Britain and the United States
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia has fired a new medium-range missile at Ukraine. It was a test launch. He warns that Russia could use the same missiles against the countries that have allowed the Ukrainian military to fire long-range missiles at Russian soil, which are Britain and the United States. Сообщение Covering Of Oreshnik Missile Strike In Nordic Countries[…] - Finnish FA President sacks Markku Kanerva as football man...
Finnish FA President sacks Markku Kanerva as football manager of Finland
The President of the Finnish FA, Ari Lahti, has announced that the board has sacked Markku Kanerva as the manager of Finland’s men’s national football team. Kanerva was relieved of his duties after a streak of losses during the Nations League, where Finland lost all of the country’s six games, conceding 13 goals and only […] The post Finnish FA[…] - Arctic Weekly Newsletter
Arctic Weekly Newsletter
This week in the Arctic: Greenlanders protest against racist policies, Finnmark's depopulation concerns are growing, security challenges discussed in the region. Сообщение Arctic Weekly Newsletter появились сначала на The Arctic Century.
Resources
- Boliden Q3 2024: High production, stronger results
Boliden Q3 2024: High production, stronger results
"Our mine production during the quarter has been good. Just like last quarter, our Finnish smelters are producing very well." - Mikael Staffas,… - Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2024 report
Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q3 2024 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the third quarter 2024 on Tuesday, October 22, at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be… - Boliden and Komatsu deepen cooperation around fossil-free...
Boliden and Komatsu deepen cooperation around fossil-free mining
For several years, Boliden and Komatsu have collaborated on the electrification and automation of mining trucks in the open pit copper mine Aitik… - Update expansion project Odda and capital expenditure gui...
Update expansion project Odda and capital expenditure guidance 2025
Since 2021, Boliden has carried out investments in the Odda zinc smelter with the aim of increasing the annual production volume from 200 to 350… - Boliden Q2 2024: Results affected by insurance income and...
Boliden Q2 2024: Results affected by insurance income and decision to reopen Tara
"I would like to reemphasize our full focus on delivering all our investments in a good way. The future-proofing of operations we carry out in Aitik,… - Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2024 report
Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q2 2024 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2024 on Friday July 19 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held… - Report of payments to government agencies in 2023
Report of payments to government agencies in 2023
Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to… - Confirmation of insurance claim for Rönnskär
Confirmation of insurance claim for Rönnskär
After the fire that destroyed Rönnskär's tank house in June 2023, Boliden has now received confirmation that the primary insurance company fully… - Agreement reached to reopen Tara
Agreement reached to reopen Tara
An agreement has been reached between worker's unions and local management which enables the process of reopening the mine at Tara on a more… - Boliden incorporates validated climate goals in sustainab...
Boliden incorporates validated climate goals in sustainability linked credit facilities agreement
Boliden, as one of the first mining and metals companies in the world, has incorporated and linked climate goals validated by Science Based Targets…
