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The Polar Retrospective – Permafrost thawing, a shift in Nordic skies, and ATCM closure

Polar Journal AG Team

The Polar Retrospective looks at recent stories from around the world’s polar regions. This week we take a look at ancient permafrost thawing, a change in airline ownership, and the conclusion of Antarctic Treaty meetings without any major declarations.

The Polar Retrospective - Antarctic awakening

Dr. Michael Wenger

The Polar Retrospective - Alaska, arctic region of contrasts

Dr. Michael Wenger

In the opinion of the editor-in-chief, the largest and northernmost state of the USA is fascinating in its diversity, but it also shows some contrasts in the relationship between the US and the Arctic.

Nuuk Airport postpones terminal opening

Heiner Kubny

It is not unusual for complex buildings such as airports to occasionally experience delays. However, it is special if the commissioning is canceled just on the evening before.

Grands Espaces takes to the air

Heiner Kubny

Grands Espaces is known for expeditions with small yachts and ships to the polar regions. Now an airship is set to offer customers new adventures.

There is static on the line among the Cook Inlet belugas

Camille Lin

Ship noise covers seven of the 41 calls made by belugas in the Anchorage area, forming an isolated population that could become extinct.

Hurtigruten with new partner in Greenland

Heiner Kubny

Arctic Umiaq Line, a Greenlandic passenger shipping company and Hurtigruten plan to work together to promote growth and opportunities in the Greenlandic tourism industry.

Denali's tourism businesses are facing three years of shutdowns

Guest Author

New timeline to remove clay at perilous Pretty Rocks site pushes completion date for bridge and full park road access to 2026

Greenland's air traffic heads for a hot summer

Dr. Michael Wenger

For Greenland's air traffic, this year's summer is off to a hot start with threats of strikes and problems with construction at one of its new international gateways

Kangerlussuaq's future gets flashes of light but remains unclear

Dr. Michael Wenger

The future of Greenland's largest airport and its community is still unclear, but there are lights on the horizon.