Nations rush to cash in as warming opens up Arctic's mineral wealth
The Arctic Council finds itself at a difficult crossroads as its member nations move to exploit the region's mineral wealth.
Greenland
Greenland is the world's largest island that is not a continent and is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted its strategic importance due to its immense rare earth mineral deposits and its key role in Arctic security.
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Greenland's international ties stand in way of Trump's strategic interest
The Arctic island's E.U. and NATO ties make it highly unlikely the U.S. would risk a move that could destabilize the region.
WMO sees 'vicious circle' of climate change, wildfires, and air pollution
People's health, nature and farmland all suffer from the spiraling negative impacts, says the U.N. health agency.
World must exit 'highway to climate hell' as temps head above 1.5° limit
The U.N. chief urges a tax on fossil fuel profits and ban on fossil fuel ads amid new climate reports of breaching 1.5°.
Accelerated melting in the world's cryosphere alarms climate scientists
New measurements show a dramatic decline in the health of glaciers and sea ice, perpetuating the cycle of warming.
Nations agree to fishing ban allowing Arctic marine protections
Concerns about climate change's rapid rate of advance in the far north drove three years of talks on commercial fishing.
Wetlands vanishing at triple rate of forests as global temperatures rise
The losses from 1970 to 2015 threaten the 'world's most valuable ecosystem' with a huge amount of biodiversity.