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This is what the Arctic’s record-hot summer looked like

The Arctic continues to become less icy, wetter and greener.
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Arctic's shift to a warmer climate is 'well underway,' scientists warn
www.nytimes.com

Arctic's shift to a warmer climate is 'well underway,' scientists warn

“There is no reason to think that in 30 years much of anything will be as it is today,” one of the editors of a new report on the Arctic climate said.
Living on Earth: Beyond the Headlines
loe.org

Living on Earth: Beyond the Headlines

Peter Dykstra and Bobby Bascomb take a look at how melting sea ice in the Arctic is already opening up a new shipping route for oil and gas in particular. Then, the two discuss the low attendance by Democratic candidates at the first ever Presidential Forum on Environmental Justice, and some of the big ideas from the candidates who showed up.

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Iceberg water and the race to exploit the Arctic
www.theatlantic.com

Iceberg water and the race to exploit the Arctic

High-end start-ups and far-flung tycoons are rushing to cash in on the Arctic’s frozen treasures. Regulators are struggling to keep up.
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Igor Sechin looks to India for funding of grand Arctic oil project
thebarentsobserver.com

Igor Sechin looks to India for funding of grand Arctic oil project

Russian state oil company Rosneft invites Indian companies to invest in the far northern Vankor area and the construction of a pipeline to the Arctic coast.
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Brussels seeks new solid ground in melting Arctic
thebarentsobserver.com

Brussels seeks new solid ground in melting Arctic

European leaders warn that regional security is at risk and call for the introduction of a new Arctic governance structure. But a stronger EU role in the region might not be welcomed by Arctic states
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Tim Dunn, evangelical oil magnate, aims to boost Trump’s campaign

Tim Dunn, evangelical oil magnate, aims to boost Trump’s campaign

Citizen scientists map New Hampshire’s beaches

Citizen scientists map New Hampshire’s beaches

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Texas’ new appellate court raises concerns for environmentalists

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Hollywood’s quest to cut carbon emissions

Hollywood’s quest to cut carbon emissions

Some US cities are promoting themselves as climate refuges despite concerns

Some US cities are promoting themselves as climate refuges despite concerns

Supreme Court to rule on key environmental cases

Supreme Court to rule on key environmental cases

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Richmond's Black community faces high heat-related illness rates

Richmond's Black community faces high heat-related illness rates

Amid LNG’s Gulf Coast expansion, community hopes to stand in its way

Amid LNG’s Gulf Coast expansion, community hopes to stand in its way