The Arctic was once out of reach to anyone but intrepid explorers. Today it's a natural resource battle ground. Arctic expert Charles Emmerson tells the Ecologist what's changed
… Arctic will become 'more of a Mediterranean … border' Rosie Spinks | 19th October 2011 News Arctic Natural World Climate Change arctic5.jpg The Arctic could become ice-free …
The isolation of the white wilderness is coming to an end. Scientists and activists are urging caution but Russia is leading an urgent rush to exploit the Arctic’s oil and gas reserves. Tom Levitt reports
… Putin’s Russia will lead a ‘new era of Arctic industrialisation’ Tom Levitt | 19th October 2011 News Arctic Russia Climate Change Natural World arctic2.jpg The Arctic could be ice-free in …
The Arctic is a special place, teeming with life, but it is under threat like never before, writes Robert Spicer - not just from climate change, but from oil drilling, industrial fishing and shipping, as receding ice creates now commercial opportunities. We must designate an Arctic Sanctuary where nature can reign undisturbed.
… We must keep the Arctic clean, wild and free! Professor Robert … Ecology Climate Change Transport Fishing arctic-shipping-cut.jpg The Arctic is a special place, teeming with life, …
As the Arctic warms and its ice melts, growing numbers freight ships are reaping big savings from the 'Arctic short cut'. But this is creating a huge risk of invasive species spreading in ballast water and on hulls - disrupting both Arctic and temperate ecosystems.
… The Arctic shipping boom - a bonanza for invasive … World Ecology redkingcrab-cut.jpg As the Arctic warms and its ice melts, growing … ships are reaping big savings from the 'Arctic short cut'. But this is creating a huge …
The Earth faces an imminent crisis caused by runaway Arctic warming. So says climate campaigner John Nissen, who travelled to COP20 in Lima to impress the dangers on delegates - and urge them to emergency action to cool the Arctic before it's too late. Tomás d'Ornellas, editor of Tecnews.pe, met him there ...
… The melting Arctic - John Nissen's emergency call to … Tomás d'Ornellas | 15th December 2015 Comment Arctic Climate Change Geo-engineering Unfccc … faces an imminent crisis caused by runaway Arctic warming. So says climate campaigner …
Former editor of New Scientist and author of After The Ice: Life, Death and Politics in the New Arctic on climategate, polar military activity and the icecap's chances
… I'd like a big volcanic eruption and an Arctic disaster Laura Sevier | 22nd February … Climate Change Natural World Climategate Arctic Icecap alun-portrait3.jpg Former editor … The Ice: Life, Death and Politics in the New Arctic on climategate, polar military activity …
The Arctic is becoming a battleground as Russia, Norway, Canada and the US vie for access to oil, gas and minerals – campaigners fear safety and the environment will be the losers
… Scramble for Arctic oil and gas puts pristine ecosystem at risk Mark Jansen | 6th June 2011 News Arctic Oil Gas Climate Change Energy Ecocide arcticoil.jpg The Arctic is likely to see an …
It's not a question of ‘if' a major spill will occur in the Arctic, but ‘when and where', says conservation biologist and oil industry expert Rick Steiner
… Why Arctic Ocean oil drilling is a risky choice … Rick Steiner | 19th October 2011 Comment Arctic Wildlife Natural World Oil arctic1.jpg Polar bears are just one of many …
The Arctic Ocean is coming close to complete summer meltdown, writes John Nissen - indeed it could happen as soon as September, triggering a severe deterioration in climate across the northern hemisphere. With fast-rising temperatures predicted in the coming decade, we must act now to save the Arctic, before it's too late.
… Save the Arctic sea ice while we still can! John Nissen | 5th March 2015 Comment Arctic Climate Change Technology melting-arctic-nasa-cut.jpg The Arctic Ocean is coming …
An evocative combination of stunning photography and beautiful prose drives home the natural wonder of the Arctic in Jeff Jones and Laurie Hoyle’s wonderful book
… Arctic Sanctuary: Images of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Mark Newton | 8th March 2012 Reviews Arctic Alaska Wildlife Refuge Sanctuary … prose drives home the natural wonder of the Arctic in Jeff Jones and Laurie Hoyle’s …
As the melting Arctic ice cap opens a new ocean to the world, governments and private speculators are rushing to cash in on lucrative resource deposits and shipping lanes. But they may find these virgin waters a dangerous place to do business…
… A melted Arctic: gold mine or honey trap? Andrew … 2009 News Natural World Climate Change Arctic Polar Sea Ice Melt Oil Resources arcticicebreak.jpg As the melting Arctic ice …
A new book of stunning photos of the Arctic documents the wonder of one of the last wilderness regions on the planet
… PHOTO GALLERY: The Arctic - Treasure of the North Bernd Rommelt … February 2012 Activism Natural World Wildlife Arctic Climate Change Oil Gas Indigenous … A new book of stunning photos of the Arctic documents the wonder of one of the last …
Climate change and a rise in oil and gas exploration are bringing a host of problems for the indigenous Sami reindeer herders in the Arctic regions
… Sami reindeer herders struggle against Arctic oil and gas expansion Joel Tozer | 19th October 2011 News Arctic Natural World Climate Change Indigenous arctic6.jpg Herders have had to become used to …
Ban on heavy fuel oil transportation from Arctic waters is on the agenda of the world's shipping experts.
… Ridding the Arctic of the world’s dirtiest fuel Dave Walsh … ebreakers_louis_s._st-laurent_and_healy_in_the_arctic_ocean.jpg Ban on heavy fuel oil transportation from Arctic waters is on the agenda of the world's …
Russia and the US are leading the scramble for oil and gas in the Arctic, but Gulf of Mexico pollution highlights danger of oil spills say campaigners
… Arctic oil spill could take 'year or more' to … up The Ecologist | 24th September 2010 News Arctic Natural World OIl Spill Greenpeace Gulf Of Mexico arcticicebreak.jpg Greenpeace say sustainable …
Authors Bernd Römmelt and Thomas Henningsen have captured the Arctic’s stunning beauty and documented the struggle to survive in the face of climate change, says Priyanka Mogul
… Arctic: Treasure of the North Priyanka Mogul | 17th February 2012 Reviews Arctic North Pole Nenet Svalbard Polar Polar … Bears Glaciers Climate Change Books Reviews arctic-cover.jpg Authors Bernd Römmelt and …
International polling today revealed strong public support for a formally protected area in the High Arctic for mammals and other marine life. The weakest support came from Japan, where opinion was evenly split over the industrialization of the Arctic.
… Global support for a sanctuary to protect the Arctic The Ecologist | 4th September 2014 News Arctic Natiral World Transport Oil arctic-austria-cut.jpg International polling …
The decline of Arctic sea ice demands a response, writes Matthew Worsdale. As Arctic temperatures rise, so does the danger of huge eruptions of methane - a powerful greenhouse gas - that will tip the climate into 'hot'. The only solution is geo-engineering.
… We must cool the Arctic before it's too late Matthew Worsdale | 29th April 2014 Comment Climate Change Arctic Methane arctic-methane.jpg The decline of Arctic sea …
The Arctic Ocean’s refreeze has slowed to a crawl following record Siberian fires, polar temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and near record low sea ice extent in September.
… Brave new arctic Sharon Guynup | 29th October 2020 | … Climate Breadown Sea Ice Siberia Iceberg The Arctic Ocean’s refreeze has slowed to a crawl … as this have become the new normal in the Arctic — which is heating up far faster than …
Weird weather from serious flooding in the UK to acute cold and drought in the USA follows from the warming Arctic and disruptions to the jet stream, writes John Nissen. We must act now to prevent sudden changes in global climate.
… | 8th February 2014 Comment Climate Change Arcticarctic-sea-ice.png Weird weather from serious … drought in the USA follows from the warming Arctic and disruptions to the jet stream, …
Following a 1 million signature Greenpeace petition, LEGO has pledged not to renew a 50-year link with the oil company Shell. The move comes as Shell bids to renew its Arctic drilling in 2015, and following revelations that it is trying to dilute environmental regulation in Arctic waters.
… link The Ecologist | 9th October 2014 News Arctic Oil Shell Greenpeace … The move comes as Shell bids to renew its Arctic drilling in 2015, and following … trying to dilute environmental regulation in Arctic waters. Following a Greenpeace campaign …
As many as 1.5 million UK properties at risk of flooding due to melting Arctic ice.
… Arctic ice melt 'will flood UK properties' … properties at risk of flooding due to melting Arctic ice. A staggering 1.5 million UK … because of rising seas triggered by melting Arctic sea ice, MPs have found. Greenhouse …
The expected melting of sea ice in Canada's Arctic Archipelago will progressively render huge areas unable to support viable polar bears populations, writes Tim Radford. By 2100 the polar bears could be pushed out altogether.
… With melting Arctic ice, Canada's polar bears face wipe-out … Tim Radford | 6th December 2014 News Canada Arctic Climate Change Ocean Predators polar_bear_arctic-cut.jpg The expected melting of sea ice …