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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears' attention

Growing up in Canada, I always considered the Arctic part of my backyard, a part of the country's identity and history. So I was overjoyed several years ago when I got what I considered a dream assignment: a week-long voyage through the fabled Northwest Passage, a series of waterways high above the Arctic Circle. I was aboard the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent, a hulking Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker affectionately known by the crew as simply the Louis.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Inside the Controversial Geoengineering Work to Refreeze the Arctic's Disappearing Ice

The Arctic sea ice is at its smallest extent on record, with concerns about its impending seasonal disappearance due to global warming.
fromDecider
7 months ago
Canada news

Where was 'North of North' filmed?

North of North showcases the journey of Siaja, an Inuk mother, navigating personal reinvention in her small Arctic town after her marriage ends.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow

Climate change is transforming the Arctic into a contested strategic area, prompting military drills among major powers.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Inside the Controversial Geoengineering Work to Refreeze the Arctic's Disappearing Ice

The Arctic sea ice is at its smallest extent on record, with concerns about its impending seasonal disappearance due to global warming.
Canada news
fromDecider
7 months ago

Where was 'North of North' filmed?

North of North showcases the journey of Siaja, an Inuk mother, navigating personal reinvention in her small Arctic town after her marriage ends.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

NATO countries are racing Russia to develop drones capable of operating in the Arctic

Drones are becoming increasingly vital in Arctic warfare despite facing significant operational challenges due to extreme cold and connectivity issues.
fromThe Atlantic
7 months ago

Photographing the Beauty of the North

Today marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrating our environment and urging us to acknowledge our responsibilities towards it.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I ate at the world's northernmost McDonald's. The menu was packed with items I'd never seen before, but I'm not sure it was worth the trek.

Nestled in Tromsø, Norway, the world's northernmost McDonald's offers a familiar menu and atmosphere, despite imaginative expectations of unique Arctic cuisine.
NYC food
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