What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife as Trump expands oil drilling access in the fragile ...

Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the ...

Congress approves measure to overturn Biden-era management plan for Alaska petroleum reserve

Congress has passed a measure to overturn a plan enacted during the Biden administration that put off limits to oil and gas ...
The Economist

The Arctic will become more connected to the global economy

Expect more activity in the Arctic ocean in spring 2026, when the ice melts. But how quickly the region opens up depends on ...

This American Town Won’t See The Sun For Next 65 Days: The Science Behind Alaska's Polar ...

Utqiagvik, Alaska’s northernmost city, entered the polar night on November 18. The sun will not rise for 65 days. Residents ...

New Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to Chinese dominance of rare earth minerals

Alaska's GraphiteOne project near Nome discovers massive rare earth mineral reserves, potentially breaking China's 90% market ...
Inside Defense

Navy to conduct Arctic submarine training in February 2026

The Navy plans to conduct submarine training and testing activities in the Arctic as part of its biennial Ice Exercise 2026, or ICEX26, according to a recent notice.

Alaska city won’t see the sun for the next 64 days

UTQIAGVIK, Alaska – Utqiagvik, Alaska has seen its last sunrise this year; America’s northernmost settlement will not see the ...
Alaska Public Media

New offshore drilling plan opens almost all federal water off Alaska

The draft plan calls for lease sales in Cook Inlet and the Arctic, as well as the Bering Sea and other regions important to ...