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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...
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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28% Bias Score
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.
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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20% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Pursuit: A Space-Based Geopolitical Power Play
President Trump's bid to purchase Greenland, rejected by Denmark, is driven by the island's strategic value for U.S. space operations at the Pituffik base, amidst growing great power competition in the Arctic.
Trump's Greenland Pursuit: A Space-Based Geopolitical Power Play
President Trump's bid to purchase Greenland, rejected by Denmark, is driven by the island's strategic value for U.S. space operations at the Pituffik base, amidst growing great power competition in the Arctic.
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60% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
Canada opts for diesel-electric submarines for Arctic patrol
Canada will buy 12 diesel-electric submarines for Arctic patrol, prioritizing silent operation and deterrence at key waterways over ice-breaking, due to cost and logistical factors, basing them in southern ports like Esquimalt and Halifax.
Canada opts for diesel-electric submarines for Arctic patrol
Canada will buy 12 diesel-electric submarines for Arctic patrol, prioritizing silent operation and deterrence at key waterways over ice-breaking, due to cost and logistical factors, basing them in southern ports like Esquimalt and Halifax.
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48% Bias Score
Norway and the Sámi: Reconciliation and Ongoing Challenges
Norway's indigenous Sámi people, traditionally reindeer herders, are experiencing renewed cultural recognition despite past assimilation policies; however, land rights disputes with modern industries persist, impacting their way of life.
Norway and the Sámi: Reconciliation and Ongoing Challenges
Norway's indigenous Sámi people, traditionally reindeer herders, are experiencing renewed cultural recognition despite past assimilation policies; however, land rights disputes with modern industries persist, impacting their way of life.
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20% Bias Score
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