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developments in science, business, and technologies, as well as key
political and economic trends across the Arctic in the form of news,
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An Overview Of Racism Cases Against Greenlanders
We have previously published information on racism cases in Greenland connected with forced contraception and parenting tests. Here is the summary of the story.
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A New Book About Denmark's Forced Contraception in Greenland
Inger Platou involuntarily got an intrauterine device in 1976. Old diary entries have now become the book Mit Livs Signelvej (The Signal Road Of My Life).
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Talking Climate, Investing In Fossils
In 2024, five major Canadian banks financed some of the country's most significant fossil fuel projects, in clear contrast with the environmental goals they had long endorsed.
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Greenland Government’s First 100 Days Criticised by Opposition
Naleraq became the second largest party in the Parliament election, but stands as the only party outside the coalition. The criticism from the opposition party Naleraq is noticeable after the first 100 days of Greenlanders' government.
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The Colder The Better
Arctic tourism is soaring as the tourist season reaches its apex this year. Most would assume that travellers prefer hotter destinations, but that is not entirely accurate—the Arctic tourist markets are emerging everywhere.
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Canada's Biggest Inuit Organisation Not To Participate In National Gathering
Inuit Tapariit Kanatami has declined an invitation to attend a meeting between national Indigenous leaders and premiers of Canada's provinces and territories being held in Huntsville, Ont.
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Alaska's Students Improvement in Reading
State officials credit the success to the Alaska Reads Act, a 2022 law that created standardised teacher training, reading curriculum and support for districts and students.
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Protesters Chained Themselves In Northern Norway To Stop Mine Construction
Before the decision from Hammerfest municipality whether Nussir ASA can continue the tunnel work, activists from Natur og Ungdom have set up a tent at the construction site.
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