Over the Circle

It’s All About Geography: A New Island is Found Off Greenland

September 12, 2021 Over the Circle

Kaffeklubben Island in northern Greenland [Photo via Wikimedia Commons] by Marc Lanteigne Greenland continues to make the news this year, although this most recent time around for reasons of geography rather than politics. Last month, it was reported that an apparent small island was discovered off Greenland’s northern coast which, if confirmed, would make that… Continue reading It’s All About Geography: A New Island is Found Off Greenland

Cruel Summer: Arctic Climate Change Reaches an Uncertain New Phase

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021 Over the Circle

Warming strips for the world, 1850-2020 [Image via ShowYourStripes, University of Reading, under Creative Commons] by Marc Lanteigne July 2021 has just been confirmed as the hottest month on record for the entire globe, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and to little surprise the Arctic has been taking the brunt of climate… Continue reading Cruel Summer: Arctic Climate Change Reaches an Uncertain New Phase

Turning off the Taps? Greenland Says No to Oil Development Plans

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Over the Circle

Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte B. Egede meets with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, 20 May 2021. [Photo by the US Department of State via Wikimedia Commons] Mingming Shi and Marc Lanteigne When the current government in Greenland was formed after the elections this past April, sweeping promises were made by… Continue reading Turning off the Taps? Greenland Says No to Oil Development Plans

Arctic News Roundup: 21-7 June 2021

June 28, 2021 Over the Circle

[Photo by Joyce McCown via Unsplash] by Mingming Shi 1) According to RÚV, Iceland has been witnessing a healthy recovery of its tourism industry so far this summer, with an increasing number of foreign visitors as compared to 2020. Tourists from the United States are one of the largest number of visitors at present. However, there are also… Continue reading Arctic News Roundup: 21-7 June 2021

Norway’s Energy Policies: Caught Between ‘Black Gold’ and Green Ambitions?

June 23, 2021 Over the Circle

[Photo by Mr Karl via Unsplash] by Marc Lanteigne During the next parliamentary elections in Norway, to be held in September this year, it is inevitable that the economy will be a major issue. Overall, the country's economic picture has shown signs of improvement during the first half of 2021, a trend which may continue… Continue reading Norway’s Energy Policies: Caught Between ‘Black Gold’ and Green Ambitions?