Arctic sea ice melts to second-lowest level ever recorded
This year, the sea ice in the Arctic has melted to the second-lowest level ever recorded. During the last week, both Norwegian and American researchers…
This year, the sea ice in the Arctic has melted to the second-lowest level ever recorded. During the last week, both Norwegian and American researchers…
Less ice and higher levels of environmental toxins have consequences for the rare ivory gull. The gull’s habitat is the Arctic drift ice, and new…
Hurtigruten disallowed sailing to Frans Joseph Land in Russia Hurtigruten is denied sailing permits in Russian waters. The shipping company must, therefore, cancel two planned…
Scientists have found large amounts of microplastics in the snow in the Arctic. This indicates that the plastic is sucked up and blown with the…
Norwegian Winters Getting Warmer The winters in Norway, during the months of December through February, are becoming warmer and less cold. In a paper I…
Norway’s glaciers may melt away completely by 2100 Glaciers shrink across the globe due to climate change. Norwegian giant glaciers such as Jostedalsbreen and Folgefonna…
The Arctic loses 14.000 tonnes of water per second The ice melting in the Arctic, the areas around the North Pole, has tripled. The region…
An oasis in the Arctic maintained marine life during the ice age In a study, researchers from Norway and the UK show that the Arctic…
The Polar ship Maud has arrived in Asker The famous Polar ship Maud arrived at Vollen in Asker on Saturday, the place where she was…
Monday, August 6, the RV Kronprins Haakon, the new Norwegian ice-breaking polar research ship named after HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, began her maiden…
Heat wave over Norway becomes even hotter The extreme heat over southern Norway does not end yet. The forecasts indicate that the heat wave will…
The Norwegian Government sponsors Arctic internet Broadband coverage in the High North is currently both poor and unstable. The Government now wants Norwegian satellites to…
Greenpeace boarded Norwegian drilling rig Activists from Greenpeace Norway have boarded the drilling rig West Hercules in Skipavika outside Bergen. The rig is scheduled for…
ABB provides total solution for cruise ships in Arctic regions Lindblad Expeditions’ ship, built by the Ulstein Shipyard, is equipped with power, automation, propulsion and…
A victory for the climate in the Arctic Council, according to Sweden – US signs a non-binding statement The Arctic Council member states, including the…
In a troubled world, maintaining peace and stability in the Arctic is becoming a main priority for Norway, according to Foreign Minister Børge Brende. –…
The Arctic Arts Festival has great faith in arts from the north! The festival is an Arctic event with ambitions of becoming the world´s most…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing NOK 14.3 million for a project to reduce environmental risk in connection with oil and gas activities in…
On Tuesday, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien, addressed the conference Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø. With its 1400 participants from 30 different…