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Black streets in Tromsø

Heavy snowfall is a normal feature in Tromsø. But this is how it looks like on December 1st this year.

December 01, 2016

Pollution in Nikel on increase, but new technology underway

Russia’s environmental minister informs Norway about how the plant in Nikel will come up with a plan for best available technology (BAT) by 2019.

November 29, 2016

More protection for Russian Arctic archipelagos

Militarization and offshore oil development notwithstanding, major new areas of Russian Arctic lands are being subjected to enhanced environmental protection.

November 18, 2016

Record heat sends shockwave through Arctic

From Svalbard to the New Siberian Islands. The Russian and Norwegian Arctic has never been this warm in November.

November 18, 2016

Russian fisheries say they will safeguard Arctic stocks

A new deal signed by several of the country’s biggest fish companies is to help protect vulnerable Arctic sea bed against trawling.

November 16, 2016

Sweden’s climate minister worried about Trump’s stance on global warming

Isabella Lövin says the EU will take a more prominent role when it comes to climate change in the wake of Donald Trump’s election as US president

November 15, 2016

Russia’s most polluted city eyes a clearer sky

Norilsk Nickel signs $1.7 billion contract on a major industrial modernization. Emissions in Norilsk will be slashed, the company says.

November 11, 2016

It used to snow on Svalbard

Extreme rains and strong winds hit the Arctic archipelago with unprecedented force.

November 08, 2016

More protected lands on Nenets tundra

Over the next five years, authorities intend to protect up to nine percent of regional Arctic territory.

November 07, 2016

Nordic countries launch new environmental support program for Northwest-Russia

Aimed to cut pollution, improve biodiversity and protect endangered species.

November 04, 2016

Arctic’s most dangerous Cold War legacy soon to be removed

Workers are about to complete the handling infrastructure for partly damaged spent nuclear fuel at Russia’s Andreeva Bay.

October 26, 2016

Protested abolishment of ministry of environment, was detained by police

Activist Nina Ananina staged a silent protest in front of the Komi government building. She was not allowed to stand there long.

October 24, 2016

Norway votes against ban on dumping mining waste at sea

This is how a fjord on the Barents Sea coast looks like when filled up with mining waste. Russia and China now call for ban on such marine waste disposal.

October 22, 2016

Arctic wildlife in Finland already feeling the burn from climate change: WWF

The effects of global warming can already been seen in Finland – and it’s taking a heavy toll on Arctic wildlife, according to a report released Monday by WWF Finland.

October 18, 2016

Groundbreaking lawsuit filed against Norway over Arctic oil drilling

Environmental groups Nature & Youth and Greenpeace argue that Barents Sea oil must remain in ground if Norway should fulfill its Paris climate deal obligations.

October 18, 2016

Permafrost might be reduced to half by century’s end

Under growing risk are buildings and infrastructure, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations says.

October 13, 2016

Fewer reindeer lost to predators in Finland

Reindeer are by far the most common herd animals attacked by predators in Finland.

October 12, 2016

Warm autumn on the top of Europe

September temperatures in Hammerfest on Norway’s Barents Sea coast were 3,1°C above normal.

October 05, 2016

More oil spills from Lukoil's pipes in Komi

Hectic clean-up on a site near Usinsk as another spill is about to distort vulnerable local lands.

October 03, 2016

Construction of 41 new wind generators starts in Lehtirova

The park located in northern Swedish region of Norrbotten will produce about 500 GWh per year.

September 30, 2016

Waters in ice-free Arctic now four degrees warmer than normal

Sea ice on the top of the world melts to second lowest on record.

September 16, 2016

Svalbard oil spill exercise ahead of increased shipping

How to clean up the shoreline after a major oil spill in freezing cold will be simulated.

September 15, 2016

Climate change could jeopardize Yamal gas development, Government fears

«We have 20 trillion cubic meters of Arctic natural gas available, lets get it developed before it is too late».