ARCTIC
Modi visit opens opportunities for India in Russian Arctic endowed with rare earth, crude
At their meetings, Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed optimum use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) via the Arctic and possible use of nuclear-powered icebreakers of Rosatom in that terrain, ET has learnt.
Why do climate change scientists plan to pump water into Arctic Circle? You will be shocked to know the reason
Scientists are using various bioengineering hacks to tackle the issue of climate change in the Arctic Circle. The effects of climate change is increasing day by day.
India's findings in research on Arctic, Antarctica and Himalayas may soon be part of NCERT textbooks
India's research on Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalayas may be included in NCERT textbooks. The NCERT has set up a committee to incorporate recent research developments on the regions, aiming to update content that has remained unchanged for a long time. The new research results could be in textbooks by 2026.
How Western sanctions are strangling Vladimir Putin’s Arctic gas ambitions
Russia has long sought to increase its share of the global LNG market, but the war and the subsequent sharp drop in overland exports to Europe have reinforced the importance of these ambitions. Moscow wants to expand LNG output three-fold by 2030, adding at least $35 billion in annual revenue.
Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct 22
Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, said in a statement released Thursday by the publisher, "This book is a testament not only to Alexei's life, but to his unwavering commitment to the fight against dictatorship-a fight he gave everything for, including his life.
A $43 billion fund with its high-stakes bets is gambling with Europe’s climate goal
The European Union's Innovation Fund, a 40 billion euros ($43 billion) investment initiative, has experiened early setbacks. These challenges raise concerns about achieving the EU's 2040 climate targets. Despite setbacks, the fund continues to allocate funding to innovative clean technologies, prioritizing investments with potential despite inherent risks.
UK sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny died
Western leaders have expressed outrage at the news from Russian authorities that Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent domestic critic, had fallen unconscious and died in prison on Friday.
Navalny's mother appeals to Putin to release her son's body so she can bury him with dignity
Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, appealed to President Vladimir Putin to release her son's body for burial, asserting her right to bury him with dignity. Navalnaya, clad in black, expressed frustration over the authorities' refusal to release Navalny's body, accusing them of hiding evidence. Russian officials stated Navalny's cause of death remains unknown and refused to release his body for two weeks, prompting accusations of a cover-up.
White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
The White House says it is preparing additional "major sanctions" on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in an Arctic penal colony. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the new package would be unveiled this Friday.
Alexei Navalny is dead, spokeswoman confirms
Alexei Navalny, a 47-year-old former lawyer, died after falling unconscious and falling unconscious at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal colony in Kharp, northeast of Moscow. His body was taken to Salekhard by Russian investigators for "research." Navalny's family demanded immediate delivery of his body.
US says Navalny's death a 'terrible tragedy' if confirmed
The United States said Friday that the death in prison of Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny, if confirmed, would be "a terrible tragedy." Navalny, 47, died Friday in an Arctic prison according to Russia's penitentiary service.
Polar bears struggling to adapt to longer ice-free Arctic periods
Polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay risk starvation as climate change lengthens periods without Arctic Sea ice, despite the creatures' willingness to expand their diets. New research looking at 20 polar bears in Hudson Bay suggests that without sea ice they still try to find food.
The global future is north-south integration
As climate change reshapes our planet, the traditional global axis shifts. The South faces severe environmental challenges, prompting mass migrations. The North, ironically, gains livable land. Addressing this disparity requires innovative diplomacy to mitigate conflict and foster sustainable solutions. The future demands collective action and inclusive partnerships to navigate the impending geopolitical upheaval.
UK aircraft carrier sidelined from largest NATO exercises since Cold War due to propeller problem
The HMS Queen Elizabeth, set to lead NATO exercises, faces propeller issues, grounding it for repairs. In a twist of fate, this mirrors a 2022 incident when the HMS Prince of Wales broke down. With the Queen Elizabeth sidelined, UK's Red Sea aircraft deployment plans may be affected amid rising tensions. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy grapples with a recent collision in Bahrain. The HMS Prince of Wales takes charge in Exercise Steadfast Defender, leading a diverse fleet of eight ships.
'Zombie viruses' trapped in Arctic ice could unleash deadly new pandemic. Here is what we know
The deepest layers of permafrost could be preserving viruses that inhabited the Earth up to a million years ago. It was long before humans’ most ancient ancestors made their first appearance on the planet some 300,000 years ago. Know in detail how these 'zombie viruses' can spread the pandemic.
Arctic blast sweeps across US, bringing record-low temperatures
More than 142 million people in the US are under a wind chill alert as frigid Arctic air grips the country, causing record-breaking cold. The National Weather Service warns of "brutally cold temperatures" persisting until Wednesday, with wind chills reaching minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Subzero temperatures affect 80% of the US, leading to school closures, flight cancellations, and power outages. The Arctic blast, originating from western Canada, brings hazardous conditions and has already caused several deaths.
Kiren Rijiju flags off India's maiden winter science expedition to Arctic
A team of four scientists will embark on the journey on Tuesday to India's research station in the NyAlesund town on the Brogger peninsula where research institutes from 10 countries have laboratories. The four members of the team, all first-timers to the Arctic, are Athulya R of NCPOR-Goa, Girish B S of Raman Research Institute-Bengaluru, Prashant Rawat of IIT-Mandi and Surendra Singh of Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.
Russia's isolation takes toll on Arctic climate science
Glaciologist Andrew Hodson laments the disruption in Arctic research collaboration due to severed ties with Russian scientists post-Ukraine war. The rift, exacerbated by Putin's policies, hampers critical climate studies in a region warming rapidly. Data drought from Russia impacts permafrost and wildfire insights, escalating uncertainties in climate projections. The Arctic Council faces division, suspending projects and delaying reports. Russian researchers fear cooperation due to espionage accusations, worsening a previous brain drain.
Experts discuss role of Hindu Kush Himalayas region & Arctic in the era of climate change
Experts gathered in Kathmandu for the first-ever Inter-Polar Conference, organized jointly by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland. They called for regional cooperation and sharing of insights between the Arctic and the Hindu Kush Himalayas, as both regions are facing temperature rise and the thawing of the cryosphere. The conference aims to bridge the knowledge gap and find sustainable solutions to the common challenges brought about by climate change in these extreme regions.
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