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Articles with tag "Arctic"

The Ice Navy

Russia Races to Build Giant Icebreakers for Arctic Dominance

Experts say the icebreakers will be a game-changer for Russia's use of the Arctic.
on thin ice

Arctic Ocean’s ‘Last Ice Area’ Disappearing Faster Than Expected – Study

The oldest, thickest Arctic sea ice known as the “Last Ice Area” is melting faster than anticipated as the earth warms, scientists wrote.
miracle on ice

Russia Arctic Sailors Rescue Lost Dog After Weeklong Search

Aika the Samoyed had wandered some six kilometers out onto the inhospitable ice fields.
earliest thaw

‘Birthplace of Ice’ in Russia’s Arctic Sees Record-Breaking Start to Melting Season

The Laptev Sea plays a crucial role in generating ice coverage for the entire Arctic.
Permafrost Damage

Melting Permafrost Could Cost Russian Economy $67Bln by 2050

Russian environmental minister warns of grim prognosis at St. Petersburg ecology congress.
joint commitment

Arctic Nations Pledge to Fight Global Warming Despite Rising Tensions

Global warming, untapped resources, new maritime routes and the future of local populations topped the agenda of the meeting in Reykjavik.
'mind-boggling' heat

Russian Arctic Temps Now Hotter Than in Mediterranean

Temperatures in the region are currently 20-24 degrees Celsius higher than normal.
heart of the Arctic

Russia Asserts Presence in Arctic With Northern Military Base

Built on the ruins of an old Soviet site, Russia's "Arctic Trefoil" base is Moscow's key asset in the Arctic military race.
territorial claim

Russia Warns West Against Arctic Encroachment Ahead of Talks

"Let me emphasize once again — this is our land and our waters," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.
Northern Traditions

Russia's Arctic Reindeer Herders Gather for Annual Festival

The Reindeer Herders' Festival celebrates the unique lifestyle and culture of Russia's nomadic reindeer herding communities.
OUTER LIMITS

Russia Claims Continental Shelf in Arctic Ocean

The new claims overlap with those of Canada and Denmark, Canada’s CBC broadcaster reported.
strategic region

Russia Intercepts Norwegian Jet Near Arctic – Interfax

Russia's Northern Fleet scrambled an MiG-31 fighter jet to escort the Norwegian electronic warfare aircraft over the Barents Sea.
northern force

Satellite Images Show Russia’s Arctic Military Buildup – CNN

The Pentagon said Monday that the U.S. is monitoring Russia’s Arctic buildup “very closely.”
show of force

Russia Stages Fresh Military Drills in the Arctic

Retired Russian admiral Viktor Kravchenko said the exercises were to send a "signal to our foreign friends — the Americans."
whatever floats your boat

Russia Floats Arctic Shipping Route as ‘Viable’ Suez Canal Alternative

Rosatom says the Northern Sea Route has “more space to draw peculiar pictures using your giant ships.”
news

In Push For Global LNG Leadership, Russia Banking on Vast Arctic Tundra

Russia’s latest government strategy for exploiting its vast LNG resources outlines the critical importance its vast Arctic regions will play.
early detection

Russia Says Prevented Repeat Arctic Oil Disaster

The May 2020 leak of 21,000 tons of diesel fuel is described as the Arctic’s worst ecological disaster and has been linked to melting permafrost.
Settling up

Russian Miner Nornickel Pays Record $2Bln Fine for Arctic Oil Spill

Vladimir Potanin, the company's main shareholder, recently said that Norilsk Nickel had "learnt an important lesson" from the catastrophe.
'selective' engagement

Russia to Work With U.S. on Climate Change, Envoy Says

The stance marks a rare moment of cooperation between the two powers with increasingly frayed ties.
Bright lights

In Photos: St. Petersburg Gets a Rare Glimpse of the Northern Lights

The aurora could be seen in the night sky above Lake Ladoga.
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