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To Drill or Not to Drill: Arctic Petroleum Development and Environmental Concerns

Numerous factors influence the decision to exploit natural resources in the Arctic region and impact Arctic petroleum

Looking North: Britain’s Revitalised Interest in the Northern Areas of Europe

On 6 March the United Kingdom and Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ‘On the Enhancement of Bilateral

Arctic Winter Games 2012 Continue in Whitehorse, Canada

The Arctic Winter Games began this past Sunday in Whitehorse. This year, more than 2,000 athletes will compete in over

A “Science-Based Policy” on Arctic Ocean Oil Drilling in the United States

Decisions on drilling in the US Arctic Ocean need to be science-based, urge PEW Environment Group and the Ocean

No Race for Arctic Hydrocarbon Resources?

Shale gas production has certainly changed the U.S. natural gas market and potentially influences Arctic hydrocarbon

Perspectives on the Evidence and Impacts of Changing Environments in the Far North

The Arctic gives evidence of the juxtaposition between choices and dilemmas, brought about not by climate

A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service: Critical Infrastructure for an Opening Arctic (Part II)

A vessel traffic service system, like the Norwegian Vardø VTS, is the next logic step in Arctic infrastructure

A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service: Critical Infrastructure for an Opening Arctic (Part I)

A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is needed to mitigate risk associated with increased shipping in the

Cruise Tourism in the Arctic: Recipe for Disaster?

The potential for cruise ship disasters in the Arctic is a serious concern. Hence Arctic cruise tourism needs to be