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08-15: NEWS: Arctic policy hackathon heads to Iqaluit
“We think it’s important to have these conversations in the North predominantly with northerners”
Participants at a 2017 policy hackathon, held in Nain, work together on ways to improve policy and legislation surrounding country food in Canada. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GORDON FOUNDATION)
Rankin Inlet’s Megan Pizzo-Lyall will be one participant in the Gordon Foundation’s “Northern Policy Hackathon” in Iqaluit on August 21 and 22. (PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN PIZZO-LYALL)
There’s a pan-Arctic brain-storming session coming to Iqaluit next week.
Northerners from Nunavik, Nunatsiavut and all three Canadian territories are visiting Iqaluit on August 21 and 22, to take part…
This story about a billion dollar scam to build an undersea Arctic cable is wild
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Ready for a challenge? Head to Lech for the ultimate skiing experience
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Of the world’s regions, the Arctic is confronting the most dramatic immediate impacts of climate change.
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As global warming opens the Arctic for new oil exploration and shipping prospects, why is the region's unique climate vulnerable to oil spills in the ocean?
Looking for Snowshoes? Head to the Library.
A new program is helping Vermonters get outside with a little help from the State's public libraries.
How parents can cope with separation anxiety as kids head back to summer camp
Parents are encouraged to enjoy their newfound freedom and find a good distraction.
Where is RF Technology Headed for Oil and Gas?
As a decision maker for your organization, you need to be aware of the technology that is pointing towards the future of automation and RF technology.
How studies of Norwegian fjord ice can help create a safer future for the arctic
During winter, a thick layer of ice can form on the surface of the northern Norwegian fjords. The knowledge of the varying conditions of this ice can be applied to understand to protect and aid the Arctic in the future.
The snow has started. When should you head home?
OPEC production cut: Just another Saudi head fake?
The Saudis have not finished the job they set out to do ... not merely to lower the production of oil from U.S. shale deposits--a goal which they've already achieved--but also to cripple funding for new projects.
How Food Policy Re-connects Us to Our Food
Food Policy Councils help connect the dots between the fields and our forks. They are convening diverse people across the food chain to discuss good food...
8 Ways We Can Actually Increase Food Access Nationwide
Policy, food justice advocacy, and activism can help.
