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Articles with tag "Arctic"

international investment

Rosneft Sells 5% Stake in Arctic Oil Project to Commodity Traders

A consortium led by Switzerland-based Vitol will invest in the vast hydrocarbon project.
nomadic lifestyle

In Russia's Arctic, Children of Reindeer Herders Spend Summer Working and Playing

Photographer Alexander Romanov traveled to Russia's Arctic in July to capture how reindeer herders and their families spend the summer.
sunken subs

Russia to Lift Radioactive Time Bombs From Ocean Floor in 2030

Two rusty nuclear submarines will be raised from the sea beds of the Barents and Kara Seas and brought to a shipyard for safe decommissioning.
cold waters

Russia Kicks Off Arctic Military Drills to Secure Sea Route

Some 8,000 troops, 120 aircraft and 50 warships have been deployed across Russia’s strategic shipping lane in the fast-melting Arctic.
cold waters

Exploring the North Pole Aboard a Giant Russian Icebreaker

As climate change makes the Arctic more navigable, Russia hopes its expanding nuclear icebreaker fleet will secure its supremacy.
'heroic deed'

Russian Emergencies Minister Dies in Arctic Drills

Yevgeny Zinichev, 55, died while trying to save a prominent filmmaker in what Putin described as “an immeasurable personal loss.”
'no questions here'

On Thin Ice: Near North Pole, a Warning on Climate Change

After nearly 30 years at sea, a Russian icebreaker captain has seen firsthand the changes wrought by global warming.
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.”
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