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China’s ambassador brushes off allegations his country is threat in Arctic

China’s ambassador brushes off allegations his country is threat in Arctic

The Norwegian Intelligence Service fears a stronger Chinese presence in the North, but the country’s ambassador assures that Beijing wants nothing but regional peace and development.
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During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role
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During Eielson visit, Defense Secretary Mattis highlights Alaska’s strategic military role

The secretary says the Pentagon is challenged to respond to the opening of the Arctic Ocean due to retreating sea ice, which has opened sea lanes and access to resources in the region.

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'America’s got to up its game in the Arctic': Mattis
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'America’s got to up its game in the Arctic': Mattis

The United States needs to "up its game" in the Arctic and deal with an increasingly important and developing part of the world, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday, as a warming Arctic opens up new sea lanes and oil and minerals reserves.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Saudi oil official’s role in climate science report raises conflict of interest concerns

four people on ice near icebergs during daytime.

Ocean salinity shifts are melting Antarctic sea ice faster, scientists find

Two soccer players collide mid-air as the ball bounces off one of their heads.

Vermont soccer club kicks toward a cleaner future

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Scientists call on UN to adopt bold ocean policies to combat climate and biodiversity threats

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EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals

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Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to choke U.S. cities as climate patterns worsen

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How China raced ahead on clean energy while America clung to oil

Dakota Access Pipeline protesters hold signs and raise fists.

Greenpeace faces ruin after oil giant wins lawsuit rewriting Standing Rock history