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Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland
The Arctic is heating up, not just in terms of Climate Change, but also in terms of geopolitics. With US President Donald Trump pressing to annex Greenland and Canada, Russia isn't to be left behind.
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Greenland Parties Announce Broad Coalition Government
Greenland's Democrats and three more parties announced a government coalition agreement on Friday, just hours before a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic island that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.
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Why Is Trump So Interested In Greenland? Location, For One
Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex on grounds of US national and international security, is a self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources and geostrategic importance.
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US Second Lady Usha Vance In Eye Of Trump's Arctic Storm
Usha Vance was due to be watching a traditional dogsled race in Greenland, promoting US soft power. Instead, she found herself at the center of spiralling tensions over the Danish autonomous territory.
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US Plan To Take Over Greenland 'Serious', Putin Says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and worries the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Mark Carney: Canada's New PM Charted Unusual Path To Power
Mark Carney was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies and has become Canada's prime minister despite never having served in parliament.
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Greenland's Homeless Left Behind As Arctic Island Modernises
Greenland is home to around 500 homeless people, or almost one percent of its population, according to a 2022 tally.
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How To Make Your Air Cooler More Effective During Extreme Summers
Summer heat can be relentless, turning homes into ovens. Air coolers offer relief, but often struggle against extreme temperatures. From strategic placement to clever DIY hacks, these tricks will keep your space refreshingly cool all Summer long.
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Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Greenland Rejects Trump Pledge To Make The Island American
Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one way or the other", insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.
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Rare Footage Of Baby Polar Bears Emerging From Den Captured By Scientists
Female polar bears give birth in December or early January when the cubs are blind, hairless and weigh just 0.5 kg.
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Hidden Mud Volcano Under The Arctic Ocean Full Of Life, Say Scientists
The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously releases methane-rich fluids, creating a unique deep-sea ecosystem that researchers now believe serves as a sanctuary for vulnerable species.
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Putin Says Russia Won't Interfere In Trump's Plan To Take Over Greenland
The Arctic is heating up, not just in terms of Climate Change, but also in terms of geopolitics. With US President Donald Trump pressing to annex Greenland and Canada, Russia isn't to be left behind.
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Greenland Parties Announce Broad Coalition Government
Greenland's Democrats and three more parties announced a government coalition agreement on Friday, just hours before a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to the Arctic island that President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring.
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Why Is Trump So Interested In Greenland? Location, For One
Greenland, which President Donald Trump wants to annex on grounds of US national and international security, is a self-governing Danish territory in the Arctic covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources and geostrategic importance.
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US Second Lady Usha Vance In Eye Of Trump's Arctic Storm
Usha Vance was due to be watching a traditional dogsled race in Greenland, promoting US soft power. Instead, she found herself at the center of spiralling tensions over the Danish autonomous territory.
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US Plan To Take Over Greenland 'Serious', Putin Says
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland "serious" and worries the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Mark Carney: Canada's New PM Charted Unusual Path To Power
Mark Carney was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies and has become Canada's prime minister despite never having served in parliament.
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Greenland's Homeless Left Behind As Arctic Island Modernises
Greenland is home to around 500 homeless people, or almost one percent of its population, according to a 2022 tally.
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How To Make Your Air Cooler More Effective During Extreme Summers
Summer heat can be relentless, turning homes into ovens. Air coolers offer relief, but often struggle against extreme temperatures. From strategic placement to clever DIY hacks, these tricks will keep your space refreshingly cool all Summer long.
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Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Greenland Rejects Trump Pledge To Make The Island American
Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one way or the other", insisting that islanders did not see their future with the United States or even Denmark.
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Rare Footage Of Baby Polar Bears Emerging From Den Captured By Scientists
Female polar bears give birth in December or early January when the cubs are blind, hairless and weigh just 0.5 kg.
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Extreme Arctic Warming Sees North Pole Temperatures Rise Above Freezing
A sharp rise in Arctic temperatures saw the North Pole exceed freezing, with readings 20 degree Celsius above normal. Scientists warn of accelerating ice loss and climate change impacts. The event, attributed to a weather system near Iceland, has raised concerns about Arctic amplification, which causes the region to warm nearly four times faster th...
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Hidden Mud Volcano Under The Arctic Ocean Full Of Life, Say Scientists
The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously releases methane-rich fluids, creating a unique deep-sea ecosystem that researchers now believe serves as a sanctuary for vulnerable species.
