A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.
Tag: Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway)
For Russians and Ukrainians in Norway, the War Has Deepened the Chill
The war and the comments of a Russian diplomat have strained relations on an archipelago in Norway where Russians, Ukrainians and Norwegians have lived peacefully for decades.
A Trove of Old Photos Could Reveal the Future of These Arctic Glaciers
The Svalbard Islands, part of Norway, are warming seven times faster than the global average. Aerial pictures from the 1930s are helping researchers understand what that means for the region’s ice.
How to Catch a Polar Bear
First, spot the bear.
How to Catch a Polar Bear
First, spot the bear.
Bearing Witness to Svalbard’s Fragile Splendor
To visitors, the Norwegian archipelago can seem both ethereal and eternal. But climate change all but guarantees an eventual collapse of its vulnerable ecosystem.
A Stunning Look at the Hidden Mysteries of Glacier Caves
A group of scientists and adventure athletes are venturing into icy labyrinths to study their relationships with glacial melting and climate change.
Glimpses of a Soviet Ghost Town on an Arctic Norwegian Isle
On the remote archipelago of Svalbard, a decaying settlement offers visitors an intimate look at the not-so-distant past.
200 Reindeer Starved to Death. Experts Call It a Sign of Climate Change.
Scientists surveying reindeer populations in Norway said the deaths occurred on iced pastures in the Arctic, a result of global warming’s effect on a vulnerable ecosystem.
An Arctic Fox’s Epic Journey: Norway to Canada in 76 Days
The animal amazed researchers by trekking more than 2,175 miles across continents, including a stunning run across sea ice.