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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.
Politics
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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Arctic cold once defended Canada — now climate chaos threatens military readiness

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Opinion: Global warming is a crisis of inequality

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Climate change fades in Canadian election as voters prioritize economy and U.S. tensions

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A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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NRC denies full hearing on Palisades nuclear restart challenge

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

CLIMATE
Two men in baseball caps, yellow shirts and shorts installing solar panels on a roof.

Solar tax credit trading brings clean energy to underserved communities — but faces political risk

An arch over a street saying Reno; the biggest little city in the world.

Nevada residents press lawmakers to act on deadly heat and air quality risks