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News in the Arctic - 11.11-15.11

🔹 Nearly 60 Percent of Quebec Inuit Feel Food-Insecure

Statistics Canada has published results from its Indigenous Peoples Survey, indicating that 9,500 Inuit anticipate issues with food security, while 3,000 reported being severely food insecure.

🔹 Arctic LNG 2 Hardly to Resume Soon

Despite peak indicators in October, Arctic LNG 2 has ceased production of liquefied natural gas due to difficulties in finding buyers for the product and logistical challenges.

🔹 Finnish Military Clash with Sámi Reindeer Herders

A new road project proposed by the Finnish Defence Forces may jeopardise the reindeer husbandry of the Sámi.

🔹 Volcano-Like Structure in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska Discovered

A volcano-like structure that possibly emits gas has been discovered on the seafloor by a U.S. expedition to the north of Alaska.

🔹 Russia’s Port Development Adapts to New Market Demands

The XII Conference on Equipment and Technologies for Ports and Cargo Terminals is hosting a discussion on key trends in the Russian port industry, as well as dynamic sectors of the maritime economy and logistics in the Arctic.

🔹 US Nuclear Submarine Caught by Halibut Net in Norwegian Waters

A U.S. nuclear submarine became entangled in a fishing net in Malangen Fjord near Tromsø. The damage is estimated to be between $4,000 and $5,000.

🔹 One More Step Against Alaska Wildlife Refuge

The United States is considering building a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. The construction requires a land trade, which is opposed by environmentalists and some Native residents and organisations.

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