Tag: Raw materials

Deep-Sea Mining in the Arctic: Opportunity for the Energy Transition – or Threat to a Fragile Ecosystem?

Lisa Scherk

The Arctic holds mineral resources that are becoming increasingly important for a climate-friendly future. Against this backdrop, Norway faces a decision with far-reaching consequences

The Polar Retrospective - Return to sender from the Arctic

Dr. Michael Wenger

While soot and pollutants are transported from the south to the Arctic, substances bound in the permafrost are now being transported back to the south by the tundra fires.

The Polar Retrospective - Arctic leaks

Dr. Michael Wenger

Leaking tanks and pipelines, diesel and cyanide pollution of soil and water have been going around in the Arctic in recent weeks.

Discussion about oil along Canadian Arctic coast

Dr. Michael Wenger

The Canadian government has extended a ban on oil and gas production along the country's Arctic coast, much to the chagrin of representatives of the Northwest Territories.

Floating nuclear power plants for mining in Chukotka

Dr. Michael Wenger

A total of four floating nuclear power plants are to be built and used for the large-scale mining of raw materials in the middle of Chukotka.