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A newly released book, Reluctant Conquest: American Wealth, Power, and Science in the Arctic, by Kathryn C. Lavelle, offers a sweeping history of the United States’ evolving relationship with the Arctic. From the American Revolution through the acquisition of Alaska to the present day, Lavelle traces how economic interests, scientific exploration, and strategic concerns have shaped American engagement in the region.
Read more: Arctic Portal Map Featured in New Book on U.S. Arctic Policy
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July 17, 2025 – Iceland -July 17, 2025 – Iceland - The ongoing volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula continues to make its presence felt, not just in the immediate area, but across large parts of Iceland, where air quality has deteriorated significantly in recent days. Towns in the north, including Akureyri, are now experiencing elevated levels of air pollution, though experts remain divided on the exact cause.
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July 2025 has delivered the warmest day of the summer so far in IcelandJuly 2025 has delivered the warmest day of the summer so far in Iceland, with numerous weather stations across the country reporting record-breaking temperatures. In several locations, the new records surpassed previous ones by an astonishing margin, in some cases, over 8°C, a rare and striking leap in meteorological history.
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During the vibrant Ysyakh Olonkho festival in Neryungri, Sakha Republic,the Indigenous Peoples of Northern Yakutia captured the hearts of visitors with a moving showcase of cultural richness, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual expression.
The festival’s Indigenous pavilion became a center of attraction, where representatives of the Evenks, Evens, Yukaghirs, Dolgans, Chukchis, and Russian Arctic Old-Settlers welcomed guests into their world through storytelling, traditional dress, music, and dance.
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The peer-reviewedThe peer-reviewed, open-access journalAdvances in Polar Science (APS)has publishedVolume 36, Issue 2 (June 2025), featuring a range of cutting-edge studies on polar climate dynamics, ecosystems, seismic activity, governance, and related topics. This issue features six original research papers and an editorial exploring themes with global relevance, from sea ice deformation in the Arctic to decarbonizing shipping in polar waters.
Read more: New Issue of Advances in Polar Science Highlights Frontline Arctic and Antarctic Research
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