I live in the northernmost town on Earth, where alcohol is rationed and polar bears are a common threat
Carrying a rifle and keeping an alcohol-ration card are a few things that surprised me about living in Longyearbyen, the ...
Permafrost thaw threatens up to 3 million people in the Arctic
Permafrost thaw poses multiple risks to local Arctic communities, their livelihoods, infrastructure and environment. A ...
The Race is on to Save the Polar Bears
Polar bears are one of the most majestic, yet fearsome animals on the planet. The largest living species of bear and the ...
Thawing Permafrost Sparks Massive Carbon Release in the Arctic
Recent findings indicate that the Arctic's traditional role as a planetary cooling agent is faltering, with hotspots and ...
Survey finds Canadians overwhelmingly support building Arctic infrastructure
A new survey finds the majority of Canadians, across all regions and political leanings, support the construction of ...
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Canadian winter living up to its reputation as Arctic air chills Eastern provinces
The ring of cold air stretches out across North America, which can affect winds closer to the surface and allow Arctic air to spill out. The cold spell has gone far below the border and ...