🔹 Greenwashing Deception in the Shipping Industry
The shipping industry has turned to scrubber technology in order to comply with sulfur limits. However, new scientific evidence on the matter might signify that scrubbers are more dangerous for the environment.
🔹 Japan Moves to Promote Rule of Law in Arctic
Japan’s interest in the Arctic increases as the country aims to strengthen connections with Nordic countries. The country is concerned about rapid development of Russia and China in the region.
🔹 The Russia-Mongolia-China Corridor to Triple Cargo Traffic
Russian Railways introduces a plan to triple traffic with a new corridor initiative. The project is expected to be carried out by Russia, China and Mongolia. Experts say that trilateral cooperation might as well expand to climate change and green development.
🔹 Norway Tugging Chinese Dragon’s Whiskers in Australia
Norway joins the formation of NATO’s Asian arm in the Indo-Pacific, increasing its presence in the region.
🔹 NATO Considers Constructing Arctic Air Operations Centre to Counter ‘Russian Threats’
NATO is seriously concerned about constructing a combined air operations centre in the Arctic region. If approved, the centre would be NATO’s third, joining existing centres in Germany and Spain.
🔹 Belarusian Engineers Propose a Land Alternative to the Northern Sea Route
A project by Belarusian engineers suggests a parallel land-based route to the Northern Sea Route. The system will contribute to the unified transport network in the Arctic.
🔹 Uncertainty Over New Oil Platforms In Norway
More uncertainty comes for the oil projects in Norway after the court with Greenpeace.
🔹 11th Airborne Division Force Projection Operation Near Russia
The US deploys troops to the Aleutian Islands in response ‘in response to recent Russian and Chinese air and sea probes’.
🔹 Updated Nornickel Policy Towards the Indigenous
Nornickel updates its policy on indigenous peoples with additional support from UN experts, indigenous communities and associations. The policy is more detailed and will serve as a framework for future development of the company.
🔹 Power Shortage In Norway Caused By Shelf Consumption
Power consumption on the continental shelf in Norway functions on a large scale, leading to the deficit of energy in Norway and higher electricity prices.
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