The U.S. Arctic Research Commission recently released the winners of their “Observing the Arctic” photo contest. The winning images will be be included in USARC’s publication “Report of the Goals and Objectives for Arctic Research 2015–2016.” View the winning photos here.
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Russia recently announced plans to create a permanent military presence in the Arctic. Plans are being drawn up for a training center, as well as a permanent presence for Air Force and air defense units. The announcement of the buildup is the latest Russian foray into an ongoing campaign to militarize the Arctic amid the […]
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Elected officials and businesses in Maine are looking to secure a strong role and benefits for the Pine Tree State as the Arctic opens up to increasing trade and human activity. A recent report by the Portland Press Herald notes that Arctic activity could benefit the state economically through new opportunities for Maine climate researchers […]
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Last week, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine) announced that they were launching an Arctic congressional caucus to focus U.S. leadership in the Arctic as it pertains to issues of energy, defense, environment and trade. According to The Hill, Senator Murkowski remarked: I’m calling on colleagues in the Senate to join me, to […]
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Through an independent analysis, the U.S. Coast Guard says its needs three medium and three heavy icebreaking ships in order to meet growing demand and anticipated needs in the Arctic and Antarctic. The need for icebreakers is growing as the Arctic region is becoming more attractive to commercial shipping and ship-based tourism. The Coast Guard has […]
The U.S. took a positive step toward increasing its engagement on Arctic shipping and transportation. Last week the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers submitted a plan to expand the Port of Nome, AK to allow the acceptance of larger ships. Expanding the port to a deep-water facility will allow the U.S. Coast Guard to more […]
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The Detroit News recently penned an editorial urging President Obama to treat energy development in Alaska fairly and in sync with current law. They ask that he not view Alaskan energy development with the same lens he views the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. The President’s recent proposal would lock up 12 million acres in the […]
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CEA’s President David Holt has been sitting for interviews with radio stations across America to discuss the goals of the Arctic for All campaign, the importance of the Arctic to America, the need for responsible offshore energy production and other topics.
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Physical Environment Forbes, D.L., ed. 2011. State of the Arctic Coast 2010 – Scientific Review and Outlook. International Arctic Science Committee, Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone, Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme, International Permafrost Association. Helmholtz-Zentrum, Geesthacht, Germany, 178 pp. Weingartner, T.J., P. Winsor, R.A. Potter, H. Statscewich, and E.L. Dobbins. 2013. Application of High […]
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Hear us on the radio? Below is a sampling of our national radio ads which have the goal of raising awareness about the importance of the Arctic to American interests. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/187040824″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] The Arctic is SO much more than cold and ice. Its an important place that will play a major role […]