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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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Fishing Fees' Bill Could Cut Pensions In Iceland By 5—7.5 Per Сent
Gunnar Baldvinsson, Managing Director of the Icelandic Pension Fund, criticises the government's proposals for increasing fishing fees and Minister of Finance's bill on the interaction of disability pension payments.
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Evaluation Of The U.S. Plans For Greenland in Denmark
The Danish Foreign Minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, sees no immediate risk of annexation, however, he acknowledges that the threat of American influence has moved closer.
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Alaska Holds Large Share Of Undiscovered U.S. Oil And Gas
Recent U.S. Geological Survey report says that about half of the estimated undiscovered technically recoverable oil lying below federal lands is in Alaska, as is more than a quarter of estimated natural gas.
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Canadian Research Icebreaker On A 114-Day Arctic Expedition
More than 165 researchers will take part in a 114-day expedition on a Canadian icebreaker this summer to study the impact of climate change on Arctic marine ecosystems.
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Canadian Arctic Development Has Been 'Abysmal'
Development of the Canadian Arctic has been 'abysmal,' says former prime minister Stephen Harper, but policymakers have the opportunity to change course.
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A Short Fact About Polar Bears
How many kilometres can a polar bear swim at a time?
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The Most Eloquent Primer On Zettelkasten?
The Internet has surprisingly twisted the picture of Zettelkasten: while many authors boast about self-writing articles and self-commencing research, adepts of this method somehow fail a few times too often...
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Britain And The Arctic: Past, Present And Future
Is the UK an Arctic Nation?
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