Canadians must recognize that climate change is not only changing our landscape and lifestyle, but also exposing imminent threats to our national security and sovereignty.
Articles on Northwest Passage
Displaying all articles
129 officers and crew died during the 1845 Franklin Northwest Passage expedition. DNA analysis from their remains of members can reveal the identity of the men who perished during the journey.
Climate change is shrinking Arctic sea ice and opening the region to ship traffic. Whales, seals and other marine mammals could be at risk unless nations adopt rules to protect them.
The recent Arctic Council meeting in Finland shows there’s still avid interest in developing the Arctic. Some are arguing the entire region should be considered a ‘global commons.’
168 years on, experts are finally uncovering the secrets of the Royal Navy’s tragic expedition to the Northwest Passage.
Top contributors
-
Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
-
Principal Mathematician, Polar Science Center, University of Washington
-
Associate Professor of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
-
Research Assistant Professor, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
-
Senior Research Fellow, Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark
-
Technical Manager, Paleo-DNA Laboratory, Lakehead University
-
Associate Professor, Anthropology, Trent University
-
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Anthropology, University of Waterloo
-
Associate Dean, Arts and Professor, Anthropology, University of Waterloo
-
Professor & Canada Research Chair in Hydrological Modelling, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary