Despite the fact that summer 2009 (VOA) had more sea ice than in the previous 2 years, drastic changes have taken place in the Arctic during the past 5 years faster than scientists anticipated. That is the finding of the Arctic Report Card, a collaborative effort of 71 national and international scientists. more »

According to one specialist on Canada’s northern security, the Canadian government should consider a U.S. submarine’s recent surfacing close to the North Pole along with the increase in other nation’s military activity in the Arctic as an indication that Canada is not the only country serious about increasing their presence in the region. more »