Arctic animals at risk from climate change and pollution
Two news stories today offer a disheartening look at the future of Arctic wildlife. First, the Scientific American blog reports…
Norwegian Coast Guard detains Russian trawler for illegal fish dumping
The Norwegian Coast Guard (Kystvakten) has detained the Russian trawler “Izumrud,” or “Emerald,” in Tromsø, Norway. A helicopter from the…
Putin’s Arctic visit: Polar bears, pollution & border protection
Putin certainly has a penchant for megafauna. Over the past few years, he has been photographed with horses and tigers…