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- Arctic PASSION Online Dialogue “Wildfires and Air Q...
Arctic PASSION Online Dialogue “Wildfires and Air Quality Forecasting - Services Features & Users' Feedbacks”
- Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for asse...
Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for assessing regions
By 2026, profiles of the northern regions of Russian Federation will be compiled. - MIARC at the conference: “‘Epistemic Frontier...
MIARC at the conference: “‘Epistemic Frontiers’ Geoscientific Knowledge, Authority, and Politics of Participation in Arctic and African Exploration”
Joanna Kodzik, Junior Professor at MIARC, is presenting a paper on the “Changing Arctic Epistemic Frontiers: Moravian Knowledge Production in Greenland, Labrador, and Alaska” at the conference organized by Department of Archaeology, Conservation & History (IAKH), University of Oslo, 22-24 April 2025. - Northern Territories Consortiums to Discuss Arctic Develo...
Northern Territories Consortiums to Discuss Arctic Development at Tomsk Forum
The Third International Forum of Associations and Consortiums of the Northern Territories (FACNT-2025), dedicated to the sustainable development of the Arctic, started at Tomsk State University on Monday. This is reported by Interfax. - Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t...
Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India
Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”. - I International Scientific Student Conference was held at...
I International Scientific Student Conference was held at Moscow University for the Humanities
On March 18, the I International Scientific Student Conference "Law and Business in Russia and Asia: Traditional Ties and New Facets of Interaction" was held in Moscow - 6th PalaeoArc Conference: Registration and abstract submi...
6th PalaeoArc Conference: Registration and abstract submission
The PalaeoArc 2025 Local Organising Committee is delighted to announce that registration and abstract submission are now open for the 6th (and final) PalaeoArc Conference. The conference will take place in Tromsø, Norway, 3rd-5th June 2025. For more information on the preliminary programme and excursion, please visit the PalaeoArc Conference website. - Launch of Arctic Council Chairship Program
Launch of Arctic Council Chairship Program
IASSA congratulates the Kingdom of Denmark on the presentation of the new Arctic Council Chairship Program for 2025-2027, which was launched on April 11 in Nuuk, Greenland. Special congratulations also go to Kenneth Høegh, incoming Chair of the Arctic Council's Senior Arctic Officials. Details about the program can be found here: https://arctic-council.org/news/the-kingdom-of-denmark-presents-its-2025-2027-arctic-council-chairship-program/ - Sámi reindeer herder Anni Maaret Magga-Eira defend...
Sámi reindeer herder Anni Maaret Magga-Eira defended her PhD
Congratulations to Sámi reindeer herder Anni Maaret Magga-Eira, who defended her phd thesis on April 10, 2025 in Guovdageaidnu as Sámi Allaskuvla. “The land is different when you have lived there”. Socio- onomastics study of reindeer herders’ toponymic competence in Lákkonjárga orohat Njulloslákkuid siida and Sállevári bálggus. - Upcoming UNPFII Side Event – April 22, 2025
Upcoming UNPFII Side Event – April 22, 2025
Land Fragmentation and Indigenous Resilience: Challenges and Solutions for Implementing UNDRIPDate: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - IASC welcomes Türkiye
IASC welcomes Türkiye
At the ASSW 2025 in Boulder, Colorado (US), the IASC Council approved the Turkish application for IASC membership and welcomed Türkiye as the 25th IASC member country. Burcu Özsoy was welcomed as a new Council Member and Türkiye will be represented in IASC through the TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center Polar Research Institute (TÜBİTAK MAM PRI). - Northern Notes issue 63 is here!
Northern Notes issue 63 is here!
We’re happy to announce the release of Northern Notes Issue 63! This edition features a letter from President Maria Ackren, a calendar of upcoming events, insights from emerging scholars, and reports from the field. Dive into the latest updates from the Arctic research community! Read it here: Northern Notes Issue 63
Shipping
- Bangladesh Seizes VLGC Captain Nikolas Months After LPG T...
Bangladesh Seizes VLGC Captain Nikolas Months After LPG Transfer Fire
The fire broke out during a ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied petroleum gas between Captain Nikolas and a smaller LPG carrier, B-LPG Sophia. - Disney Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise Ship Floated Ou...
Disney Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise Ship Floated Out Of Meyer Werft Shipyard
The ship is Disney’s largest ever and ranks among the world’s biggest cruise ships, with an approximate gross tonnage of 208,000. - Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passen...
Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passengers Rescued
MV Lite Ferry 5 is a roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel that carries both passengers and vehicles across the 79-nautical-mile route. - Researchers Stunned After Finding Mysterious Car Inside W...
Researchers Stunned After Finding Mysterious Car Inside WWII Aircraft Carrier Wreck
The vehicle was found on April 19, 2025, inside the hangar deck of the ship, which sank during the Battle of Midway in June 1942. - Maryland Approves $160M Plan To Protect Bay Bridge From S...
Maryland Approves $160M Plan To Protect Bay Bridge From Ship Collisions
The National Transportation Safety Board has previously expressed concern over MDTA’s failure to assess the Bay Bridge for ship-strike risks. - Armed Pirates Board Two Ships Within 24 Hours In Singapor...
Armed Pirates Board Two Ships Within 24 Hours In Singapore Strait
The ship’s master immediately raised the general alarm, gathered the crew in a safe area, and ordered a full search of the vessel. - FMC Puts Chinese-Polish Ship Operator Chipolbrok On Contr...
FMC Puts Chinese-Polish Ship Operator Chipolbrok On Controlled Carrier List
The Commission concluded that the Chinese government has a stronger influence on its corporate and commercial decisions. - Ship Crashes Into North Sea Wind Turbine, Injures Two Cre...
Ship Crashes Into North Sea Wind Turbine, Injures Two Crew Members
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) and the Dutch Coastguard quickly dispatched several rescue boats to assist. - Marine Insight Launches The Marine Insight+ Club
Marine Insight Launches The Marine Insight+ Club
Marine Insight, the world’s leading digital maritime media platform, is proud to announce the official launch of the Marine Insight+ Club - US Exempts Caribbean From Costly Port Fees On Chinese-Bui...
US Exempts Caribbean From Costly Port Fees On Chinese-Built Ships
The fees, ranging from $500,000 to over $1 million per visit, were meant to encourage the use of U.S.-built ships. - Chinese Cruise Ship Gulangyu Approaches Taiwanese Coastline
Chinese Cruise Ship Gulangyu Approaches Taiwanese Coastline
The incident was first reported by Taiwan ADIZ, a Facebook group run by civilians who keep track of Chinese military activities near Taiwan. - India To Launch Advanced Underwater Sensor Network In Ind...
India To Launch Advanced Underwater Sensor Network In Indian Ocean To Counter China
This large-scale surveillance system aims to detect and track growing Chinese submarine activity and safeguard vital sea routes.
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
- Atmospheric winds have surprising impact on ocean weather
Atmospheric winds have surprising impact on ocean weather
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published a new paper that explains how atmospheric wind affects eddies, an ocean weather phenomena of spinning ocean currents. "Our theory and findings provide a roadmap for incorporating… - 10 billion Milky Way stars might have habitable exoplanet...
10 billion Milky Way stars might have habitable exoplanets after all
A research team led by the recipient of a U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant used computer simulations to determine that white dwarf stars have greater potential to host habitable planets than previously realized… - NSF launches new sexual assault crisis helpline for resea...
NSF launches new sexual assault crisis helpline for research community
The U.S. National Science Foundation today launched a 24/7 crisis intervention helpline for members of the NSF research community who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking. The NSF Safer Science Helpline is an anonymous and… - Molecular nanocages remove 80-90% of PFAS, or 'forev...
Molecular nanocages remove 80-90% of PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' from water
Researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have created a molecular nanocage that captures the bulk of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in water — and it works better than traditional filtering techniques that use… - NSF expands access to advanced cloud computing for scient...
NSF expands access to advanced cloud computing for scientific research
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $20 million grant to expand the NSF CloudBank, an initiative designed to accelerate science and engineering research through access to commercial cloud computing. Building upon the success of a… - Solid or liquid? Scientists accurately predict complex ti...
Solid or liquid? Scientists accurately predict complex tissue changes in fruit fly embryos
Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, scientists have accurately modeled particular cellular changes in Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, during embryonic development. When certain tissue shrinks dramatically to close a gap during… - Quantum quasiparticle could make future quantum computers...
Quantum quasiparticle could make future quantum computers more reliable
Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, physicists have revealed the presence of a previously unobserved type of subatomic phenomenon called a fractional exciton. Their findings confirm theoretical predictions of a quasiparticle with… - Tiny lenses grown from bacteria and enzymes may help doct...
Tiny lenses grown from bacteria and enzymes may help doctors see inside cells
A team of researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation has successfully made self-growing microlenses using bacteria and enzymes found in sea sponges. Because the microlenses are created by bacterial cell factories that function at… - Conserving the White Oak Tree: Critical for timber and di...
Conserving the White Oak Tree: Critical for timber and distilling industries
A group of researchers from the University of Kentucky, The University of Tennessee and Indiana University, including those supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, have collaborated with scientists from the U.S. Forest Service and others… - Ultrathin conductor developed for nanoelectronics could b...
Ultrathin conductor developed for nanoelectronics could be better than copper
With multiple grants and research infrastructure provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have shown that a newly developed material, niobium phosphide, can conduct electricity better than copper in films that are only a few… - 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
Politics & Society
- Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for asse...
Tomsk scientists developed a comprehensive model for assessing regions
By 2026, profiles of the northern regions of Russian Federation will be compiled. - Northern Territories Consortiums to Discuss Arctic Develo...
Northern Territories Consortiums to Discuss Arctic Development at Tomsk Forum
The Third International Forum of Associations and Consortiums of the Northern Territories (FACNT-2025), dedicated to the sustainable development of the Arctic, started at Tomsk State University on Monday. This is reported by Interfax. - Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t...
Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India
Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”. - Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of t...
Vladimir Vasilev spoke in an interview about results of the Northern Forum events in India
Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum told Yakutia 24 TV channel about the results of the Northern Forum events in India, and future plans in program “Aktualnoe interview”. - Finnish government renews border closer with Russia
Finnish government renews border closer with Russia
According to the Finnish Ministry of Interior, the Finnish government has reviewed its border crossing point with Russia, deciding to renew its decision to close the border on the eastern side of Finland. The Finnish government’s decision was based on information about the possible expansion of instrumentalized migration. The statement also emphasized that if instrumentalized […] The post Finnish government[…] - Key interest rates at Denmark’s central bank cut by...
Key interest rates at Denmark’s central bank cut by 25 basis points
The key interest rates at Denmark’s central bank have been cut by 25 basis points following the European Central Bank’s reduction of its main monetary policy rate. As part of a statement, the bank explains, “The interest rate reduction is a consequence of the reduction by the European Central Bank of its main monetary policy […] The post Key interest[…] - I International Scientific Student Conference was held at...
I International Scientific Student Conference was held at Moscow University for the Humanities
On March 18, the I International Scientific Student Conference "Law and Business in Russia and Asia: Traditional Ties and New Facets of Interaction" was held in Moscow - Moose migration live stream in Sweden attracts millions o...
Moose migration live stream in Sweden attracts millions of viewers
A live stream in Sweden by the public broadcaster SVT has attracted millions of viewers to capture the country’s moose migration in real-time. The stream, Den stora älgvandringen (translated to The Great Moose Migration) first aired in 2019, and from then on, every spring, millions of wildlife lovers tune in to capture a few hundred […] The post Moose migration[…] - The scientific and practical conference "Tagore Read...
The scientific and practical conference "Tagore Readings" took place on April 11 in St. Petersburg
On April 11, 2025, the XVIII school scientific and practical conference "Tagore Readings" was held on the basis of the Secondary School No 653 with in-depth study of foreign languages (Hindi and English) of the Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg named after Rabindranath Tagore. The conference was opened by the director of the school Elena Tkacheva, who emphasized the importance[…] - 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. Сообщение The Arctic Century Moves to a New Website! появились сначала на The[…] - Iceland cancels its whaling season for the second year in...
Iceland cancels its whaling season for the second year in a row
Hvalur HF, Iceland’s largest whaling company, has announced that it’ll not be participating in the country’s whaling season for the second year in a row. Hvalur HF holds a permit to hunt 200 fin whales. However, the company has opted out due to the global economic situation. “Given the current economic situation, Hvalur HF sees […] The post Iceland cancels[…] - Americans in Finland Fear Trump, Finland Also Puts Pressure
Americans in Finland Fear Trump, Finland Also Puts Pressure
Finland seems to be confused about how to work with the Trump administration. When Finland joined NATO, it thought the U.S. would help with defence and security. But now, it seems disappointed. Сообщение Americans in Finland Fear Trump, Finland Also Puts Pressure появились сначала на The Arctic Century.
Resources
- 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… - Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (p...
Invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Boliden AB (publ)
The shareholders of Boliden AB (publ) (company registration number 556051-4142) are summoned to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday,… - Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately...
Boliden completes a directed share issue of approximately 10.7 million shares, raising gross proceeds of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,… - Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed s...
Boliden announces its intention to carry out a directed share issue of approximately SEK 3.75 billion
NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM,… - Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2024
Boliden publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2024
Boliden's Annual and Sustainability Report 2024 is now available at www.boliden.com. It highlights how Boliden creates value and covers topics such… - Boliden's Capital Markets Day: Commissioning of Odda...
Boliden's Capital Markets Day: Commissioning of Odda and well-filled project portfolio
In connection with Boliden's Capital Markets Day, an update on the commissioning of the expansion project in Odda will be given together with several…
