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U.S. action needed on ocean acidification

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 30 March, 2015

Changes in the oceanic carbon cycle are causing dramatic changes in the Arctic Ocean.

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Renewable energy in the far north – is it feasible?

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 27 March, 2015

Using solar energy in Northern communities is a tough sell.

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Towards a sustainable future

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 27 March, 2015

The remote northern village of Kongiganak, Alaska found itself in a potentially life-threatening predicament when the winter barge carrying the village’s winter fuel supply got stuck in the ice due to an early freeze up in October 2014.

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For people and the environment

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 26 March, 2015

Climate change means life change in the Arctic.

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The Arctic Council – Permanent Participants weigh in

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 25 March, 2015

Permanent Participants on the Arctic Council highlight what they’d like to see during the US chairmanship.

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Canada, the Arctic Council, and rough seas

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 24 March, 2015

“Canada’s two years as Chair of the Arctic Council are best described as place holding.”

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Canada vs USA at the Arctic Council

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 23 March, 2015

Comparing the US and Canadian plans for Arctic Council chairmanship.

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Opportunities, Challenges, Responsibilities

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 20 March, 2015

From The Circle 01.15

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Finland on deck

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 19 March, 2015

In 2017, Finland will take its turn as the next Arctic state to chair the Arctic Council.

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A regional seas approach for the Arctic: what does it mean?

Posted by WWF Arctic in General on 18 March, 2015

BROOKS YEAGER has considerable experience with issues in the U.S. and Circumpolar Arctic including: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment and Development at State; lead U.S. negotiator for the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and International Affairs at the Interior Department. He also worked with the State Department on […]

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