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Russian Move Threatens Polar BearsFeb
1 MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Ambitious Arctic drilling plans by oil giant BP (BP.L) and Russia encroach upon key nature reserves, threatening native polar bear and whale populations, an environmental group said on Tuesday. more » Jan
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NOVO-OGARYOVO, January 15 (Itar-Tass) — BP and Rosneft will jointly develop oil and gas fields on the Russian Arctic shelf, and investments into the project will reach tens of billions of dollars, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the British Petroleum company. more » Canada’s North at risk for terrorism, human traffickingNov
15 Canada must not ignore the struggles of its isolated northern communities as it works to solidify the country’s Arctic security, a new report urges. more » Arctic Shipping will Accelerate Ice MeltingOct
27 Montreal Gazette reports, global shipping firms are not only taking advantage of melting ice in the Arctic Ocean — they’re actually helping to drive the meltdown that continues to unlock sea routes across the top of the world. more » Global Warming Extends Actic FishingOct
26 CBC reports, officials in Nunavut’s Baffin Island fishery say climate change has benefited their business somewhat, thanks to longer fishing seasons in recent years. more » U.S. Coast Guard admiral asks for Arctic resourcesOct
21  The U.S. Coast Guard needs facilities and equipment in the far north to secure U.S. claims and prepare for increased human activity, says Coast Guard commander of Alaska on barentsobserver.com more »EU and Greenland clash over Arctic issuesOct
20 The European Union has accused Greenland and other Arctic nations of failing to ensure the environment in the far north is properly safeguarded. Vice president of the EU, Diana Wallis, said she could imagine “people on the streets” protesting if wider international stewardship is not guaranteed. more » North Pole 38 crew starts unloading from Rossiya nuclear-powered icebreakerOct
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