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As Arctic waters open up, Canada must prepare for oil spills

Canada’s Arctic is opening faster than protection efforts are keeping pace. As sea ice declines, shipping is expanding across Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.

The Conversation

Canada’s Arctic security depends on more than defence — here’s how immigration could help

Canada is facing a new reality: Arctic security is no longer just about military presence. It’s increasingly about whether communities in the North have the people, infrastructure and capacity to sustain sovereignty in a rapidly changing region.

The Conversation

15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

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This tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry

Leaders in Kaktovik want to ensure boat tours are led by locals, and that visitor numbers are kept at a sustainable level.

Euronews

This tiny Arctic village is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry. Locals are worried

In 2023, a 24-year-old woman and her son were killed in a polar bear attack in Wales, in far western Alaska

The Independent UK

How Portugal shaped Canada's new submarines and fine-tuned Arctic defence

Portugal is the first country in recent history to operate a conventional submarine under the Arctic ice. The Navy's adaptations for this mission are being studied by Canada, which will incorporate them into its new fleet. Arpão has expanded "tactical options" for underwater combat in the far north.

Euronews

Fuel-eating microbes, chemicals and fire: the race to discover new ways to contain Arctic oil spills

As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions

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Trump’s latest Alaska drilling auction puts grizzlies, polar bears and sacred Indigenous land on the chopping block

The U.S. government just scheduled another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, setting the stage for a fresh battle over a region that’s home to wildlife like grizzly bears, polar bears, gray wolves, caribou, muskoxen and migratory birds and land sacred to the Gwich’in Indigenous…

The Mary Sue

Gray whales, once rare in San Francisco Bay, dying there at alarming rates

Researchers find increase in whale deaths in the Bay, largely because of collisions with vessels on busy shipping route

The Guardian - US

Discovery in the Arctic: Melting Russian glacier reveals a massive prehistoric whale graveyard thousands of years old

The rapid retreat of Arctic ice is revealing an extraordinary opportunity to gain insight into the Earth’s marine history through fossils. On Wilczek Island, which is found within the remote archipelago of Franz Josef Land, researchers have witnessed the rapid melting of a Russian glacier adjacent to the island, exposing…

The Times of India

In brutal -22°C winds, this photographer captured a stunning Arctic fox portrait using Canon's pro full-frame DSLR

Captured in remote northwest Iceland, this striking wildlife image reveals the harsh reality of Arctic conditions – and the skill required to shoot in them

Digital Camera World

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate – this isn’t normal

At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 is becoming another dangerous year for a struggling population.

The Conversation

United States shatters 150-year alliance as trusted partner cuts off all military subsidies

No one is depending on the US anymore.

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Private polar tours and trips to space: The world’s most exclusive travel experiences

High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.

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From Antarctic diver to Attenborough collaborator: Doug Allan’s incredible photographic career got an unconventional start

The late Doug Allan was an acclaimed wildlife cameraman, but his journey from being an Antarctic research diver to making films alongside Sir David Attenborough was anything but conventional

The Independent UK

Britain and Nato are pulling away from Trump’s America – to save it from itself

ANALYSIS: While Trump was pounding Iran with bombs, the UK led a secret operation against Russian spy subs in the Arctic. It is a sign that Starmer is focusing on where the threat to the alliance really lies, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Guardian - UK

‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance

Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk

LiveScience

Science news this week: Artemis II lifts off, diabetes cured in mice, and smog in China shapes Arctic storms

April 4, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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The Times of India

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

The Guardian - UK

Arctic ice loss brings dual heatwaves to Europe and eastern Asia

The Barents Sea might seem too far away to affect our weather – but research shows it does

The Independent UK

US scientists are escaping to Norway because of Trump’s anti-climate agenda, minister says

Exclusive: At least 23 research scientists have left the US for Norway in the wake of Trump returning to office, including to six pioneering climate programmes

LiveScience

China's huge push to reduce air pollution had an unexpected consequence in the Arctic

China's cuts to aerosol emissions reduced sea ice loss, but it may have revealed a bigger story about climate change.

Euronews

‘Nature is awesome’: Watch as thousands of snow geese take off for the Arctic at sunrise

Snow geese are thriving in warmer weather – but it's bad news for crops and habitats.

The Independent UK

The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists are trying to find them

The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet

The Mary Sue

‘The Americans have one’: Mark Carney openly challenges U.S. with a move that shakes up Arctic dominance

Canada is making a powerful play to solidify its presence in the Arctic, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing nearly CAN$35 billion in funding and pushing forward with the construction of two massive new icebreakers. This isn’t just about facing down Russian aggression; it’s also a clear message to the…

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