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Dutch Parliament to Hear Findings on Child Abuse Case

The Dutch Parliament will hold a hearing today on the investigation into the severe abuse of an 11-year-old foster child from Vlaardingen, following conclusions that child protective services failed the child; meanwhile, the Dutch navy participates in a large military exercise in Norway.

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Climate Change Impacts White Bear Populations in the Russian Arctic

The receding Arctic ice forces white bears to adapt their feeding habits, with some populations thriving while others face starvation due to lack of alternative food sources on land; this highlights the critical impact of climate change on the species and the need for adaptive conservation strategie...

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Life Below Water
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Trump's Greenland Pursuit Divides Opinion

President Trump's repeated attempts to purchase Greenland from Denmark have surprised and shocked many, with a recent poll showing that nearly half of Greenlanders view this as a threat, while only 6% support it; however, some Greenlanders welcome a greater U.S. presence.

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Greenland's Mineral Ambitions: Independence and the Struggle Against Colonial Narratives

Greenland's drive for independence, fueled by its mineral wealth, is challenging colonial narratives while navigating complex relationships with global powers and its own history of oppression, as evidenced by the recent discussions on a new constitution and nationality issues.

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New Science Diplomacy Report Highlights Private Sector Role and Geopolitical Challenges

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Royal Society released a new report on science diplomacy, simplifying its framework to address a less multilateral world and featuring case studies on the Arctic and private sector involvement, such as SpaceX's $1.4 billion inves...

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China's Growing Arctic Influence: A New Power Dynamic

Driven by Western sanctions, China is significantly investing in Russian Arctic energy and infrastructure projects, including the Northern Sea Route, raising concerns about a potential power shift in the region and prompting Western countermeasures.

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Polar Bear Mothers' Den Emergence Timing on Svalbard: Implications for Cub Survival

A study using GPS trackers and camera traps on Svalbard, Norway, reveals that polar bear mothers leave their snow dens with cubs around March 9th, initially briefly, then fully around two weeks later; this critical spring period is crucial for cub survival, with only about half reaching breeding age...

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Climate Change Threatens Svalbard's Thriving Polar Bear Population

The Norwegian Polar Institute monitors Svalbard's polar bear population, darting them to collect samples and fit tracking collars to study the impact of climate change, which now surpasses hunting as the biggest threat to their survival after a 1973 international agreement protected them from huntin...

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Record Low Sea Ice Extent in Arctic and Antarctic

On February 13, 2025, Arctic and Antarctic sea ice reached a record low of 15.76 million sq km due to warmer air and ocean temperatures from global warming, impacting wildlife and accelerating ice melt.

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Trump Aims to Acquire Greenland, Securing Resources and Arctic Strategic Position

US President Donald Trump plans to purchase Greenland within his first 100 days in office, seeking to secure its rich mineral resources and strategic location, potentially using economic or military pressure if necessary.

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Thawing Permafrost Releases Potent Greenhouse Gases, Accelerating Global Warming

Thawing permafrost in the Arctic and Antarctic is releasing significant amounts of methane and nitrous oxide, potent greenhouse gases, accelerating global warming; Arctic methane emissions increased by almost 9 percent since 2002, reaching 20 million tons annually by 2021; Antarctic methane hydrates...

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Flooding Threatens Arctic Island's Cultural Heritage

Rising sea levels caused by climate change are flooding Qikiqtaruk (Herschel) Island in Canada's Yukon territory, threatening historic whaling buildings and Inuvialuit heritage sites; researchers are using digital archiving and temporary relocation to preserve the island's history.

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