AP Community Updates
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27-09-2022
Join APECS Project Groups 2022-2023 ....Join APECS Project Groups 2022-2023APECS is currently finishing up its term and will start a new term on 1 October. We are now inviting all APECS members to join our activities as members of[…]
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26-09-2022
It's APECS International Polar Week ....It's APECS International Polar Week September 2022Join us in celebrating International Polar Week from 26 to 30 September! Click here for more info, the programme and further activities organised by APECS National Committees. APECS International Polar Week is[…]
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04-04-2022
Northern Notes 56 released ....Northern Notes 56 releasedThe new Norwegian secretariat has now released the latest issue of Northern Notes. Issue number 56 consists of articles about the latest developments in Arctic social science, and also a[…]
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17-03-2022
SAON pause ....SAON pauseThe Arctic Council is pausing: https://www.arctic-council.org/SAON recognizes and values its relationships with both the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee as outlined in its founding documents. For the[…]
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08-03-2022
IASSA Statement on Ukraine ....IASSA Statement on UkraineThe field of arctic social science is dependent on peaceful and safe cooperation between institutions and countries across the Arctic, in order to flourish and bring about fruitful scientific research.[…]
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12-10-2021
SAON-IASC Fellowship ....SAON-IASC FellowshipSAON and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) will be offering this year the first SAON-IASC Fellowship to support an early career researcher to get more involved in the work[…]
Shipping
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30-09-2022
A New Generation Of Ferries For Hong Kon ....A New Generation Of Ferries For Hong Kong Passengers To Be Classed By Bureau VeritasThe ferries will be built in Hong Kong by Cheoy Lee, one of the few yards in the world to routinely build vessels with steel, fiberglass, aluminium, and various combinations of these materials.A New Generation Of Ferries For Hong Kong[…]
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30-09-2022
GTT Receives Order From DSME For The Tan ....GTT Receives Order From DSME For The Tank Design Of Ten New LNG CarriersThe delivery of the vessels is scheduled between the first quarter of 2025 and the third quarter of 2026. GTT will design the tanks of these ten vessels, which will each offer a capacity of 174,000 m3.GTT Receives Order From[…]
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30-09-2022
ICOS Measurements Show Huge Methane Peak ....ICOS Measurements Show Huge Methane Peaks In The Atmosphere After North Stream LeaksDue to the damage to the Nord Stream gas lines in the Baltic Sea, an enormous amount of methane gas has been released into the atmosphere. ICOS Measurements Show Huge Methane Peaks In The Atmosphere After North Stream Leaks appeared[…]
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30-09-2022
ABS And DSME Team-Up On Decarbonization ....ABS And DSME Team-Up On Decarbonization StrategyABS has world class capabilities in understanding emissions technologies and developing decarbonization strategies thanks to our network of sustainability centers.ABS And DSME Team-Up On Decarbonization Strategy appeared first on Marine Insight - The Maritime Industry Guide
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30-09-2022
Rolls-Royce And Lurssen To Focus On Meth ....Rolls-Royce And Lurssen To Focus On Methanol Propulsion For Large YachtsRolls-Royce is currently developing a methanol engine based on the successful mtu Series 4000. Unlike the diesel engine, whose fuel self-ignites under high pressure, methanol.Rolls-Royce And Lurssen To Focus On Methanol Propulsion For Large Yachts appeared first on Marine Insight[…]
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30-09-2022
Keppel O&M Secures Repeat Newbuild F ....Keppel O&M Secures Repeat Newbuild FPSO Contract Worth US$2.8b From PetrobrasKeppel O&M has delivered a significant number of projects for Brazil and Petrobras over the years, including FPSOs, production platforms, Floating Storage Regasification Units, drilling rigs and accommodation vessels.Keppel O&M Secures Repeat Newbuild FPSO Contract Worth US$2.8b From Petrobras appeared[…]
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30-09-2022
More Plastic Than Fish By 2050 – I ....More Plastic Than Fish By 2050 – IAEA Event Gathers Experts Working Together To Save Marine Environments From Plastic PollutionPlastic pollution has become one of the major global environmental challenges of the century; projections show that by 2050 the oceans may have more plastic than fish.More Plastic Than Fish By 2050 – IAEA Event Gathers Experts Working Together To[…]
Climate Change
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26-09-2022
Average carbon dioxide emissions from ne ....Average carbon dioxide emissions from new cars registered in Europe decreased by 12% in 2020, final data showsAverage carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars dropped by 12% in 2020 compared to the year before, according to final figures published today by the European Environment Agency. The main reason for the sharp decrease of emissions was a[…]
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23-09-2022
EU unlikely to meet noise target by 2030 ....EU unlikely to meet noise target by 2030About 18 million people suffer long-term annoyance from transport noise in the European Union (EU). The European Commission’s zero pollution action aims to reduce the number of people chronically disturbed by transport noise by 30% by 2030, compared to 2017[…]
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21-09-2022
European Aviation Environmental Report 2 ....European Aviation Environmental Report 2022: Sustainability crucial for long-term viability of the sectorThe aviation sector has taken some steps to address its impacts on the environment and climate, but projected growth in demand calls for greater and more decisive action aligned with the European Union’s climate and environmental goals. The new European[…]
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08-09-2022
European soils hold potential for strong ....European soils hold potential for stronger climate actionSoils can both remove carbon from the atmosphere or emit greenhouse gas emissions. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, European soils are currently a net source of greenhouse gas emissions and, if not addressed, this could[…]
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07-09-2022
Europe's growing transport demand i ....Europe's growing transport demand increases emissions from heavy-duty vehiclesGreenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles — trucks, buses and coaches — have increased in the European Union (EU) almost every year since 2014, mainly due to increasing demand for freight transport. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing,[…]
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01-09-2022
Citizens can contribute to Europe's ....Citizens can contribute to Europe's energy transitionCitizens, institutions and businesses can help deploy renewable energy and reduce fuel imports by becoming prosumers who both produce and consume energy. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published today, shows that prosumption already exists in many forms and it[…]
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21-07-2022
CU Boulder to host an NSF-funded Greenla ....CU Boulder to host an NSF-funded Greenland natural science data workshop
Science
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30-09-2022
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan ....This week with NSF Director PanchanathanNSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan dove into a busy schedule this week, with multiple meetings with international representatives and a reception to honor a retiring congressional champion of STEM research and education. On Monday, the director…
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29-09-2022
Hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gu ....Hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts at risk of flooding from hurricanes
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29-09-2022
Researchers engineer novel material capa ....Researchers engineer novel material capable of 'thinking'Someone taps your shoulder. The touch receptors in your skin send a message to your brain, which processes the information and directs you to look left, in the direction of the tap. This processing of mechanical information has now been[…]
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29-09-2022
New seafloor data upend understanding of ....New seafloor data upend understanding of Antarctica's Thwaites GlacierThe Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica — about the size of Florida — has been an elephant in the room for scientists trying to make global sea-level rise predictions. This massive ice stream is in a phase of fast retreat,[…]
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28-09-2022
Arctic Research Funders Meet & Greet ....Arctic Research Funders Meet & Greet28 September 2022ARCUS and IARPC will be co-hosting an Arctic research funders networking event on Monday, 7 November from 9-10:30am AK/10-11:30am PT/11-12:30pm MT/12-1:30pm CT/1-2:30pm ET.This event provides an informal opportunity for Arctic researchers to connect with multiple funding organizations to[…]
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28-09-2022
NSF’s Convergence Accelerator rele ....NSF’s Convergence Accelerator releases 2022 Portfolio GuideThe U.S. National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator released its comprehensive 2022 Portfolio Guide, showcasing novel, use-inspired solutions from more than 45 NSF-funded multidisciplinary teams across six distinct convergence research…
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28-09-2022
Neurons that have food on the brain ....Neurons that have food on the brainA gooey slice of pizza. A pile of crispy French fries. Ice cream dripping down a cone on a hot summer day. When people look at any of these foods, a specialized part of the brain's visual cortex lights up,[…]
Politics & Society
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30-09-2022
Norway prepares for Russians fleeing mil ....Norway prepares for Russians fleeing military service“If Russia closes the border, we have to be prepared for people trying to cross the border in the terrain. That is illegal, but we do also have in mind the human aspect, peoples’ health and safety,” says Chief of[…]
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30-09-2022
Arkhangelsk wanted to celebrate annexati ....Arkhangelsk wanted to celebrate annexation of Ukrainian lands. But only few people came to the partyIt was to be seen as a powerful show of support for Russian patriotism and military onslaught on Ukraine. But the concert that took place on the square in front of the Cultural Palace in Arkhangelsk ended up rather as[…]
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30-09-2022
In the name of energy security, Europe s ....In the name of energy security, Europe should not support more offshore drilling in the ArcticIt seems like the perfect storm for Europe’s energy security as winter is fast approaching and energy prices are rising. Having turned away from Russia as a gas provider, the European Commission has begun negotiating with Norway. A deal for[…]
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30-09-2022
Crossing 3C ....Crossing 3C
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29-09-2022
Bronco Nation Takes the Legendary Jeep b ....Bronco Nation Takes the Legendary Jeep back to IcelandYou can genuinely say that Bronco is a legend in Iceland; in 1966 the country was one of the first that Bronco was sold internationally. It was the perfect vehicle for the harsh climate featuring the capability of a 4×4[…]
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29-09-2022
A Russian rig prepares for drilling in t ....A Russian rig prepares for drilling in the Barents SeaThe Russian natural gas monopoly is about to be kicked out of its most important markets. But the crisis notwithstanding, the company controlled by Vladimir Putin and his friends still continues to drill for additional resources.This week, the semisubmersible Severnoye[…]
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29-09-2022
Storskog is now only land border to Euro ....Storskog is now only land border to Europe open for Russian touristsFrom midnight to Friday, Russians can no longer travel to, or transit through, Finland if the main purpose is tourism.The restriction will be valid until further notice, Pekka Havvisto said at the press conference.Finland’s decision comes as a response to[…]
Resources
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20-09-2022
Boliden reduces carbon footprint of the ....Boliden reduces carbon footprint of the world's largest offshore wind farmThe world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, has chosen to use Low-Carbon Copper from Boliden in the high-voltage offshore export cable systems for the third phase of the project, Dogger Bank C. By using Low-Carbon Copper, the CO2-footprint of[…]
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14-09-2022
Boliden issues green bonds aimed at sust ....Boliden issues green bonds aimed at sustainable zinc production“The interest in our first green bonds has been very great, which in itself is proof of the importance of metals for the climate transition and Boliden's position as a sustainable metal’s producer”, says Håkan Gabrielsson, CFO, Boliden.Today, Boliden is...
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21-07-2022
Boliden's second quarter: Strong re ....Boliden's second quarter: Strong results despite extensive maintenance shutdowns“Strong prices and terms, together with high, stable production at our mines and zinc smelters, resulted in a record quarter for the Group despite high cost-push inflation. During the period, extensive maintenance was also carried out at the copper smelte...
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21-07-2022
Q2 Interim Report 2022 ....Q2 Interim Report 2022Q2 2022Revenues totaled SEK 21,568 m (17,891) The operating profit totaled SEK 4,078 m (2,785)The operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, totaled SEK 4,532 m (2,616)Free cash flow totaled SEK 2,038 m (2,013)Earnings per ...
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07-07-2022
Invitation - Presentation of Q2 2022 Int ....Invitation - Presentation of Q2 2022 Interim ReportBoliden will announce its Interim Report for the second quarter 2022 on Thursday 21 July at 07.45 (CET). A press and analyst conference will be held on the same day at 09.30, which can be followed via webcast and telephone.The[…]
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30-06-2022
Change in number of shares and votes in ....Change in number of shares and votes in BolidenThe 273,511,169 redemption shares issued through the share split were redeemed during June 2022 as part of the redemption procedure. As of June 30, 2022, the number of shares and votes in Boliden therefore again totals 273,511,169.For more information a...
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08-06-2022
Green Finance Framework is launched ....Green Finance Framework is launchedFinancing under the framework will be earmarked for projects and investments within energy efficiency, pollution prevention and control, research & development and clean transportation. Examples of important projects that could be financed under the frame...
