Tree Planting Is No Climate Solution in the Arctic Planting trees is a simple and efficient way to mitigate climate change. However, new research shows that planting trees in the Arctic could have the opposite effect and, in fact, increase global warming.
Strengthening Northern Research Cooperation Between Norway and Russia The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (Nibio) and the Russian research institute KarRC RAS extends their research cooperation in the Barents region. The two institutes are to conduct research on ecosystems in the border areas and trace environmental changes at the Nikel plant, which is scheduled to shut down later this year.
Arctic Ocean Biodiversity Hotspot for Viruses Three-and-a-half-year global study aboard single schooner finds surprising viral diversity in Arctic Ocean.
Arctic Council Agenda Highlights Biodiversity Officials and delegates of the Arctic Council concluded a series of meetings this week hosted by the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland to discuss the progress of work under the Finnish Chairmanship.
