Eilís Quinn

1 week ago | rcinet.ca | Eilís Quinn

Many glaciers around the world, including in parts of the Arctic, will remain at risk even if the international community is able to meet the minimum Paris climate targets, warns an international study released on Thursday. “Our study makes it painfully clear that every fraction of a degree matters,” Harry Zekollari, co-lead author, from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, said in emailed comment.

1 week ago | thebarentsobserver.com | Eilís Quinn

The report predicts average annual temperatures will be between 1.2 C and 1.9 C higher than the baseline period of 1850-1900. But when it comes to the Arctic, temperatures in the region are expected to go beyond that and are predicted to rise 2.4 C above the most recent 30-year baseline period of 1991-2020—something that would far exceed the global average.

1 week ago | rcinet.ca | Eilís Quinn

The Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq has launched a solo exhibition highlighting the work of Inuvialuit artist Abraham Anghik Ruben and his 50-year career. The show features more than 100 of his works, many of which are being shown publicly for the first time. Ruben said stepping into the Qilak Gallery to see the installation was a special moment. “I walked into the hall and I was quite blown away,” he told Eye on the Arctic in a telephone interview.

2 weeks ago | thebarentsobserver.com | Eilís Quinn

A recent study published in the journal Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans has explored this, looking at how rising seawater temperatures and melting sea ice are creating ideal conditions for macroalgae—large seaweed species like brown, red, and green algae. “Warmer seawater and less sea ice growth due to an increase in global temperature have a significant impact on the Arctic ecosystem, favoring the growth of seaweeds or macroalgae in coastal areas,” the authors say in the study.

2 weeks ago | thebarentsobserver.com | Eilís Quinn

The Responsible Sámi Tourism Certificate will recognize tourism businesses whose operations align with Sámi values and environmental concerns and ensure that visitors experience authentic Sámi life and culture. “The purpose of the certification work is primarily to clarify the current situation of Sámi tourism, so that we can better support those who operate correctly and sustainably,” Tauno Ljetoff, a member of the Sámi Parliament, said at the conference.