The High North begins to carefully open up for visitors
Nordic and Nordic-Arctic countries are beginning to carefully open up from COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions. Greenland which was on total lo...
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The very same carbon emissions responsible for harmful changes to climate are also fertilizing plant growth
Carbon emissions, yes, those same ones responsible for harmful effects and changes on climate – are also making the world a greener place. Which...
North Barents Sea shifting from Arctic to North Atlantic Climate
A distinct change has happened in recent years in the Barents Sea, around Svalbard (74° to 81° north latitude) showing a clear shift from Arctic clima...
Polar bears can both swim further and dive deeper than previously thought
In recent years, satellite collars deployed on polar bears have become more sophisticated and many now record time spent in the water, using a saltwat...
Social trust is high in the Nordic region – and there is a recipe for that
The Nordic countries are often regarded as the role-model region of the world when it comes to equality on different levels of society. Equal access t...
The Arctic is under threat from plastic litter pollution, new report shows
Plastic pollution in general – and in the world’s oceans in particular – has emerged as a major environmental problem, and is now acknowledged as a th...
Ocean acidification – A grave threat to global marine life
Ocean acidification may be the most devastating result of climate change for mankind to tackle. What it means in simple terms is that the oceans are ...
Samlerhuset crafts the first commemorative medal in Fairmined Gold
Norwegian based Samlerhuset has completed the world´s first commemorative medal manufactured out of Fairmined Gold. The gold has been extracted from t...