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- January's Arctic-2030 BANHER events in Tromsø
January's Arctic-2030 BANHER events in Tromsø
The Arctic-2030 BANHER project is a research-based teaching consortium funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UArctic’s north2north support mechanism. In January 2025 several Arctic-2030 BANHER events were arranged in Tromsø, Norway. In this article, you will find a review of these events as well as an overview over general and future activities of that network. - Laura Njunnas - new PhD fellow at MIARC
Laura Njunnas - new PhD fellow at MIARC
Malaurie Institute of Arctic Research Monaco-UVSQ welcomes Laura Njunnas as a new PhD student. Her dissertation project is dedicated to the importance of mother tongue education for well-being in Sámi communities. - New scientific publication from Sámi allaskuvla, I...
New scientific publication from Sámi allaskuvla, ICR and Gielas reindeer herding district
Sámi allaskuvla / Sámi University of Applied Sciences, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry and Gielas reindeer herding district have together published scientific article on ... - UNESCO is critical of the mine in Kallak/Gállok, S...
UNESCO is critical of the mine in Kallak/Gállok, Sweden
UNESCO has raised concerns that the proposed mining project in Kallak/Gállok could have a detrimental impact on the Laponia World Heritage Site. - APECS ECR Call | SOFLUX CWG
APECS ECR Call | SOFLUX CWG
The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) and the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) are looking for an early career scientist to join the SOOS Southern Ocean Air-Sea Flux Capability Working Group (SOFLUX CWG). SOFLUX interests include fluxes of heat, fresh water, momentum, and gases. SOFLUX has several active themes: coordinating in situ observations of air-sea fluxes, including promoting[…] - New book: L'autochtonie comparée des Am&eacut...
New book: L'autochtonie comparée des Amériques. Droit et représentations culturelles
Jan Borm together with Daniel Chartier, Martina Lourdes Rojo and Leila Devia published a collective volume with multidisciplinary comparative articles on indigeneity in the Americas focusing especially on law and cultural representations. - Erasmus+ BIP: Knowledge from the Arctic in past and prese...
Erasmus+ BIP: Knowledge from the Arctic in past and present - collecting and (co)-constructing cultural continuity and change
MIARC has organised an Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programme): Knowledge from the Arctic in past and present - collecting and (co)-constructing cultural continuity and change in Versailles/ Paris, June 23-27, 2025. - FAO Launches Global Questionnaire on Pesticide Management...
FAO Launches Global Questionnaire on Pesticide Management for Indigenous Peoples
Important for Indigenous Peoples! FAO has launched a global questionnaire on pesticide use – specifically for Indigenous Peoples. Your voice matters! - Call for Applications: Indigenous Chefs for the 2025 FAO ...
Call for Applications: Indigenous Chefs for the 2025 FAO Global-Hub Meeting on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications from Indigenous chefs to take part in the upcoming 2025 meeting of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems, which will take place at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 13–17 October 2025. - Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: Learning t...
Guest lecture on "Reading in Sámi: Learning to Read in a Minority Language"
Beritt-Ellen Juuso, Associate Professor at the Saami University College in Kautokeino (Norway) gave the guest lecture within the Erasmus+ BIP: “Knowledge from the Arctic in the past and present - collecting and (co)-constructing cultural continuity and change” at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) on 24 June 2025. - Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI Gen...
Northern Forum Working Meeting: Preparing for the XVI General Assembly Saint Petersburg, Russia
June 17, 2025, a working meeting of the international organization of northern regions, "Northern Forum," was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU). - RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth Inte...
RACAR Roundtable Discusses Preparation for the Fifth International Polar Year 2032-2033
Saint Petersburg. On June 17, a roundtable of the Russian-Asian Consortium for Arctic Research (RACAR) was held at the Russian State Hydrometeorological University, dedicated to planning the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY), which will take place in 2032-2033.
Shipping
- ExxonMobil & Qatar Energy Make New Natural Gas Discov...
ExxonMobil & Qatar Energy Make New Natural Gas Discovery Off Cyprus
The discovery was made at the Pegasus-1 well, located in Block 10 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). - Bulk Carrier Crew Jailed Over Ireland’s Largest-Eve...
Bulk Carrier Crew Jailed Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Maritime Drug Seizure
The court heard that the Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier had been purchased by the crime group specifically to smuggle drugs. - Sanctioned Replica Of Russian Ship Makes Unannounced Stop...
Sanctioned Replica Of Russian Ship Makes Unannounced Stop At Irish Port
The vessel, named Shtandart, is a replica of Russia’s first naval flagship built by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703. - Ukraine Charges Russian Navy Officers For Abusing Crew Of...
Ukraine Charges Russian Navy Officers For Abusing Crew Of Captured Rescue Ship
Those detained were physically assaulted, psychologically pressured, and threatened with weapons during interrogations. - Armed Robberies Surge In Singapore Strait, Hit Highest Le...
Armed Robberies Surge In Singapore Strait, Hit Highest Level Since 2020
40 crew members taken hostage, 16 kidnapped, five threatened, and three each injured and assaulted during these incidents. - US Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Makes Historic ...
US Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Makes Historic Port Call In Iceland
The USS Newport News is one of the Navy’s most capable submarines, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles and MK-48 torpedoes. - Greek Shipping Firms On High Alert After Series Of Myster...
Greek Shipping Firms On High Alert After Series Of Mysterious Blasts Near Russia
Some companies are deploying divers to inspect under the ships for any suspicious objects while the vessels are docked or anchored. - Video: Houthis Sink Second Ship In A Week & Kidnap It...
Video: Houthis Sink Second Ship In A Week & Kidnap Its Surviving Crew
The attack left at least four crew members dead and 15 others missing, while six were rescued after spending over 24 hours in the water. - Video: Israel Strikes Hijacked Ship Galaxy Leader Used Fo...
Video: Israel Strikes Hijacked Ship Galaxy Leader Used For Houthi Surveillance
The ship's crew was held captive from November 2023 until January 2025, when they were released as part of a ceasefire deal. - HD Hyundai Partners With Cochin Shipyard To Boost India&r...
HD Hyundai Partners With Cochin Shipyard To Boost India’s Shipbuilding Industry
As part of the partnership, both companies will also explore new shipbuilding projects together for customers in India and around the world. - IMO Secretary-General Urges “Constructive Dialogue&...
IMO Secretary-General Urges “Constructive Dialogue” Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks
Arsenio Dominguez has called for intensified diplomatic efforts following a renewed wave of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea. - Germany Accuses China Of Laser Targeting Its Aircraft In ...
Germany Accuses China Of Laser Targeting Its Aircraft In Red Sea EU Mission
Following the event, Germany’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador to Berlin on Tuesday to raise its concerns formally.
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
- NSF Graduate Research Fellow contribution to flight could...
NSF Graduate Research Fellow contribution to flight could aid disaster relief
With the devastating hurricanes that swept the southeastern United States at the end of 2024, new and better ways to get critical supplies to disaster zones and rural areas are essential. U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow… - Podcast: Training artificial intelligence
Podcast: Training artificial intelligence
Mingyi Hong, a professor at the University of Michigan and NSF-funded researcher, discusses AI reinforcement learning strategies and the challenges of training experts. {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video… - NSF advances 29 semifinalists in the second NSF Regional ...
NSF advances 29 semifinalists in the second NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition
The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced the 29 semifinalists advancing to the next stage of the second competition – spanning critical technologies and applications ranging from energy grid… - Superconducting material stabilized at everyday pressure,...
Superconducting material stabilized at everyday pressure, another step toward real-world applications
U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers have stabilized a composite material in a superconducting state at ambient or normal, everyday pressure. Their technique, called the "pressure-quench protocol," offers a new approach for exploring… - Chemical process more efficiently converts carbon dioxide...
Chemical process more efficiently converts carbon dioxide to methanol, a chemical used in manufacturing and a potential fuel
A new chemical process funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation has produced methanol — a type of alcohol essential for manufacturing many common products and a potential fuel source — more efficiently than ever before. The method generates… - NSF invests $25.5M in research to drive new U.S. manufact...
NSF invests $25.5M in research to drive new U.S. manufacturing technologies and talent pipelines
The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced a $25.5 million investment to support fundamental research and workforce development aimed at enabling future generations of U.S. manufacturing. This year's awards will support seven research grants… - NSF-funded researchers' work on light contributes to...
NSF-funded researchers' work on light contributes to nanodot breakthrough
Americans spend a lot of time on their screens. The images on those screens are made of pixels — tiny dots that represent a single point of color. Scientists from Penn State, including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Nicholas Trainer, recently… - Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF...
Ever-changing universe revealed in first imagery from NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a major new scientific facility jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, released its first imagery today at an event in Washington, D.C. The… - Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial con...
Microbes from Brooklyn could help mitigate industrial contamination
Microorganisms with extreme abilities have laid the groundwork for decades of biotechnologies from the PCR technique that enables amplification of DNA for diagnostics and drug development to the gene editing tool CRISPR, and now researchers supported… - New carrier birds brought avian flu to Europe and the Ame...
New carrier birds brought avian flu to Europe and the Americas
- New US Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomi...
New US Academic Alliance for the IPCC opens critical nomination access
- AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
AGU joins suit supporting fired federal employees
Politics & Society
- Tesla sales in Denmark and Sweden drop for sixth mon...
Tesla sales in Denmark and Sweden drop for sixth month in a row
June saw the sales of Teslas in Denmark and Sweden drop for the sixth consecutive month, due to a decline in Elon Musk’s popularity. The sales of Tesla vehicles in Denmark decreased by 61.6%, with the Tesla Model Y’s sales dropping to 31.2% compared to 2024. In Sweden, Tesla vehicles dropped to 64.4% compared to June 2024. Additionally, rival manufacturers […] The post Tesla sales[…] - Thousands of people in Norway mislead into thinking they ...
Thousands of people in Norway mislead into thinking they won Eurojackpot lottery due to mix-up
Due to a mix-up from Norway’s state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping, thousands of people in the country were incorrectly led to believe they had won big prizes on the Eurojackpot lottery. According to “an error in the code that converts eurocents to Norwegian Kroner in the gaming system,” Norsk Tipping wrongly told “several thousand people” […] The post Thousands of[…] - Denmark seeks to ban AI deepfakes
Denmark seeks to ban AI deepfakes
Denmark’s government is seeking to ban AI deepfakes in order to help reduce the misspreading of information. As part of the proposal, the Danish government has put forward that deepfakes could make it impossible to know what’s real or not online. The law will make it illegal to share or distribute deepfake content of someone’s personal […] The post Denmark seeks[…] - Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves ne...
Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names
The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra, Link, Eugenía, and Kareem. Most names need to follow specific spelling conventions. However, despite Baggio ending […] The post Iceland’s Personal Names[…] - Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finni...
Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute
According to the latest statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, one in four adults in Finland is classified as obese. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has revealed that 24.5% of adults in Finland have a BMI of 30 or higher as part of their 2024 survey. This has increased by […] The post Obesity in[…] - Icelandic Vision Meets Jazz Soul: Norah Jones and R&oacut...
Icelandic Vision Meets Jazz Soul: Norah Jones and Róbert Wessman Launch “This Life” Wines at Electric Lady Studios
In the intersection of music, culture, and winemaking, Grammy-winning artist Norah Jones has partnered with Icelandic entrepreneur Róbert Wessman to launch “This Life,” a new line of French wines. The launch occurred at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York City. This collaboration marks Jones’ first venture into branded products and showcases Wessman’s growing […] The post Icelandic Vision[…] - Swedish entrepreneur labeled ‘queen of trash’...
Swedish entrepreneur labeled ‘queen of trash’ jailed for environmental crimes
Fariba Vancor, a Swedish entrepreneur labeled as the ‘queen of trash’ and the former boss of Think Pink waste management company, has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes. Vancor has been convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes and sentenced to six years in prison for dumping hundreds of thousands of tonnes of toxic waste. […] The post Swedish entrepreneur[…] - Crypto in Norway: Norwegian governments investigate banni...
Crypto in Norway: Norwegian governments investigate banning crypto mining
The Norwegian government is investigating banning crypto mining in the country due to the energy consumption of the mining process. In an effort to “free up power, network capacity, and area for other purposes,” Norway is considering putting a temporary ban on crypto mining. Norway mentioned that in autumn, it would be conducting an investigation […] The post Crypto in[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…] - The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website
Thank you for being with us and continuing to move forward together. We are always happy to host a platform for our dear experts to share their opinions and analyses of key events in the North, as well as provide timely commentary and insights into Arctic affairs. The Arctic Century has gained the authority of a […] Сообщение The Arctic Century[…]
Resources
- Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Invitation to presentation of Boliden's Q2 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2025 on Friday July 18 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be held… - Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Report on payments to government agencies in 2024
Boliden is today publishing its report of payments to government agencies in accordance with Swedish Law (2015:812) on the reporting of payments to… - Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisiti...
Long term financing for Somincor and Zinkgruvan acquisition in place
"The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is pivotal to the long-term development of Boliden. I am of course very pleased that we now have… - Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Boliden updates Green Finance Framework
Since the launch of Boliden's inaugural Green Finance Framework in May 2022, Boliden has raised its climate ambition throughout the value chain. For… - Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Communiqué from Boliden's Annual General Meeting
Boliden's Annual General Meeting was held on April 23, 2025 live in Aitik and through postal voting. Board of Directors The Meeting resolved on the… - Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
Boliden's Q1 2025: A solid start to our second century
"We are proud to build a European base metal champion." - Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. Financials · Revenues: SEK 21,121 m (18,481) … - Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-...
Boliden has completed the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The acquisition of Somincor and Zinkgruvan is now complete and the companies will be consolidated into Boliden as of April 16, 2025. On December 9,… - Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Invitation presentation of Boliden's Q1 2025 report
Boliden will announce its Interim Report for the first quarter 2025 on Wednesday April 23 at 07:45 (CEST). A press and analyst conference will be… - Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisi...
Boliden receives all regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) and Zinkgruvan
The EU Commission has approved Boliden's acquisition of the mines Somincor-Sociedade Mineira de Neves-Corvo, S.A. ("Neves-Corvo") in Portugal and… - Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Increase in number of shares and votes in Boliden
Boliden AB ("Boliden" or the "Company") announces that Boliden's registered number of shares, votes and share capital have increased through the…
