The Arctic Century
Icelandic Authorities Unable To Solve Worsening School Violence
The parents of four middle school students at Breiðholtsskóli are deeply concerned about the culture of violence and bullying that has flourished for many years in the children's class, where they have endured both mental and physical abuse by other children.
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Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission Continues Its Work
The Sámi people living in the territory of four countries, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia celebrated a joint Sámi National Day on February 6...
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Science Beyond Politics
What is the 'super-objective' of hydrology? What mainstreams exist in science? What is the interest of studying snow in the Arctic?—We interviewed Igor Vasilevich, junior research fellow at the Department of Hydrology of estuaries and water resources of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
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NGOs Speculative Saving the Ice Activity
Environmental non-profit organisations and universities are always striving to find an ultimate solution to the decline of sea ice in the Arctic. A company proposes a panacea for all ice-related issues, be it spraying water atop the ice, paving the surface with sand or another substance. The media is in awe, but the project quietly disappears a few years later. Does that sound familiar?
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What Are the Short-Term Plans for the NSR?
We can see that the short-term vision of the Northern Sea Route is constantly evolving, adapting to the political and economic climate. What are the immediate goals being considered by Russia?
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Panama's Exit to Turn China Towards the Ice Silk Road?
Amidst Trump's plans for Greenland and Canada, the Panama Canal issues have not been associated with the Arctic. Nevertheless, the recent exit of the country from the Belt and Road Initiative might further increase the demand for the Northern Sea Route.
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Russia Calls for Better Technologies and Education in the Arctic
Recently, Russian officials and education representatives have expressed concern for 'technological sovereignty' in the Arctic. What are the key issues in the sphere of education for the northern region?
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New Polarstern: A Neverending Story
In 2010, after almost 30 years of distinguished service, the German Council of Science and Humanities proposed a new research icebreaker to replace Polarstern...
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