At the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, as the fear of nuclear Armageddon hung over American and Soviet citizens, ...

The difficulties of the Svalbard seed repository illustrate why we need to prevent climate disaster rather than plan for it ...

Norway is planning to licence mining companies to explore for seabed minerals for use in technology such as batteries and ...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov vowed in an interview published on Friday that Moscow would defend its interests in ...

Two candidates are running for the two seats opening up on the Utqiagvik City Council.

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China’s interest in the Arctic grew from scientific research into expanding its economic, diplomatic, and military presence.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A hooded seal is being treated at Mystic Aquarium after the animal was spotted eating rocks in ...

The Arctic region of Sweden is an ideal travel destination for those seeking a Scandinavian adventure off the beaten path.

Sandwiched between Finland and Russia 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Kirkenes rests near the opening of the most viable polar shipping route linking China to Europe. As the sea ice retreats ...

For years, Russia has been using the Norwegian town of Kirkenes, which borders its nuclear stronghold, as a laboratory, ...