Arctic

Russia and other Arctic nations are seeking vast commercialization of Arctic oil and gas resources, as well as quicker freight shipping via the Northern Sea Route. In Bellona’s opinion, these efforts threaten to obliterate one of the world’s last pure ecosystems.

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Arctic

May 30, 2023 Arctic

Norway takes control of the Arctic Council at an especially troubled time

Norway's chairmanship of the Arctic Council will be one of the most difficult in the entire existence of this international…

December 5, 2022 Arctic, European Union, Fossil fuels

Norway must accept an oil & gas-free Arctic

Last week, Norwegian daily Dagens Næringsliv wrote about the looming failure of Norway and the EU to conclude a “Green…

October 14, 2021 Arctic, Fossil fuels, Gas, Oil

Bellona cheers EU proposal to leave Arctic oil, coal and gas in the ground

The European Union will seek a ban on tapping new oil, coal and gas deposits in the Arctic to protect…

June 3, 2021 Arctic, Climate change

Permafrost melt caused by climate change could cost Russia billions, environmental minister says

The Russian economy stands to lose more than $67 billion by 2050 thanks to melting permafrost due to climate change,…

May 21, 2021 Arctic

Bellona’s letter to the Arctic Council

In a letter to council members sent this week, Bellona wrote that it “sincerely believes that the period of the…