Arctic Ocean

2021 was Warmest Year on Record for 1.8 Billion People

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Given the uncertainties associated with temperature measurements, the years 2015, 2018, and 2021 are essentially tied as the fifth, sixth, and seventh warmest years.

Key Points: 
  • Given the uncertainties associated with temperature measurements, the years 2015, 2018, and 2021 are essentially tied as the fifth, sixth, and seventh warmest years.
  • While the global average temperature did not set a new record in 2021, China, Nigeria and 23 other countries experienced their warmest year on record in 2021.
  • Approximately 1.8 billion people worldwide experienced a record-warm annual average in 2021.
  • For local temperature trends: In 2021 locations home to about 1.8 billion people saw record high annual averages.

Analyzing the Arctic's Underwater Noise with AI: Evaluating Correlation between Climate Change, Sound and Marine Ecology

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The underwater acoustic environment in the Arctic Ocean contains a great deal of unique insights such as behavioral changes of its marine species and sea ice melting.

Key Points: 
  • The underwater acoustic environment in the Arctic Ocean contains a great deal of unique insights such as behavioral changes of its marine species and sea ice melting.
  • Cochl is a deep tech startup advancing sound AI technology, founded by researchers in the audio and machine learning field.
  • For the initial phase in this collaborative research, Cochl will adapt its deep learning methods to clustering and categorizing underwater noises.
  • Cochl provides an off-the-shelf solution for sound analysis that enables customers to easily add sound analytics to their devices and services through cloud API & edge SDK.

Space Engine Systems featured in Aerospace America Year-in-Review

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Friday, December 17, 2021

EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) featured Space Engine Systems in its Year-in-Review publication:

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) featured Space Engine Systems in its Year-in-Review publication:
    Space Engine Systems, based in Canada, developed a scale-model engine and a three-degree-of-freedom thrust test cell to validate engine thrust, moments and flow characteristics across the full range of simulated flight speeds (Mach 1.8-5).
  • https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/year-in-review/hypersonic-flight-syste...
    Pradeep Dass, President and CTO of Space Engine Systems, is proud of this prestigious validation of his technology, developed here in Canada.
  • The Hello-1 Experimental, while smaller than the Hello-1 commercial aircraft, will accommodate SESs next engine development of a combined turbo-ramjet.
  • Testing is already underway: http://gofile.me/5GUi5/c59CIntlT
    Next will be the Hello-1 commercial manned aircraft with turbo-ram jet and a rocket engine for suborbital, Point to Point and LEO.

ROSNEFT OIL COMPANY: Operating results for Q3 2021

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Friday, November 12, 2021

As a result, Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company announced as the Global Compact LEAD.

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  • As a result, Rosneft became the only Russian oil and gas company announced as the Global Compact LEAD.
  • In 3Q 2021, oil refining throughput at the refineries in Germany amounted to 3.0 mln tonnes, up by 2.4% QoQ.
  • Experts of the Tyumen Oil Research Center (Rosneft Research and Design Institute) invented and patented the technology for determining volumes of oil and gas in unconventional oil reservoirs using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
  • In 9M 2021, the Company sold 75.9 mln tonnes of petroleum products, including 25.9 mln tonnes sold in 3Q 2021, which corresponds to 2Q 2021 level.

EQS-News: Cosmiq Universe AG: LIGHT ART EXPEDITION ARCTICA 'Love your Planet'

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Light Art Expedition Arctica "Love your Planet" has been successfully completed.

Key Points: 
  • The Light Art Expedition Arctica "Love your Planet" has been successfully completed.
  • Zug, October 19, 2021 - The light art expedition to the Arctic took place under weather extreme conditions.
  • One of Gerry Hofstetter's key focus points was to raise awareness for the interconnectedness and fragility of the Arctic, Antarctic and the rainforest.
  • Her global movement and values connect all the hearts of the world for a more loving and sustainable planet Earth.

Government of Canada invests in research to better understand whale populations in the Arctic

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

They play an important role in the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean, and contribute to the livelihood and culture of Indigenous and coastal communities.

Key Points: 
  • They play an important role in the ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean, and contribute to the livelihood and culture of Indigenous and coastal communities.
  • An investment in science to better understand the ecosystem and inform species management decisions is an investment in a stronger blue economy.
  • Research is critical for a better understanding of how to sustainably manage these aquatic species and populations.
  • The Sustainable Fisheries Science Fund supports research and science to better inform the management of Canadian aquatic species.

Blue Star Gold Commences Drill Program at Its Ulu and Hood River Projects

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2021) - Blue Star Gold Corp. (TSXV: BAU) (FSE: 5WPO) ("Blue Star" or the "Company") announces that the drilling component of its 2021 Exploration Program has commenced at the Ulu and Hood River Projects located in the High Lake Greenstone Belt in Nunavut.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 21, 2021) - Blue Star Gold Corp. (TSXV: BAU) (FSE: 5WPO) ("Blue Star" or the "Company") announces that the drilling component of its 2021 Exploration Program has commenced at the Ulu and Hood River Projects located in the High Lake Greenstone Belt in Nunavut.
  • About Blue Star Gold Corp.
    Blue Star is a gold company focused on exploration and development within Nunavut, Canada.
  • The Company owns the Ulu Gold Property lease, an advanced gold project, and the highly prospective Hood River Property that is contiguous to the Ulu mining lease.
  • A significant high-grade gold resource exists at the Flood Zone deposit (Ulu lease), and numerous high-grade gold occurrences and priority targets occur throughout the Ulu, Hood River and Roma Projects.

Government of Canada and Government of the Northwest Territories working together to support post-secondary education in the territory

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Supporting post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories will benefit all northern residents, especially youth and Indigenous Peoples, who represent over 50% of the population in the territory.

Key Points: 
  • Supporting post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories will benefit all northern residents, especially youth and Indigenous Peoples, who represent over 50% of the population in the territory.
  • "We are pleased to be working with the Government of Canada to strengthen the post-secondary education system in the Northwest Territories.
  • We look forward to working with both the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada to increase access to quality post-secondary education opportunities for Northerners and to build capacity for Northern research."
  • "Improving access to high quality post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories is key to ensuring a brighter future for our youth.

Nunavut Land Use Plan enters final phase with critical protections on the line

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

WWF-Canada applauds todays release of the revised 2021 Nunavut Land Use Plan by the Nunavut Planning Commission.

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  • WWF-Canada applauds todays release of the revised 2021 Nunavut Land Use Plan by the Nunavut Planning Commission.
  • kilometres, and is a requirement of the original Nunavut Agreement from 1993 that created the territory.
  • In progress since 2007, the NLUP is now entering a final review process.
  • It also includes protections for many more walrus haulouts across Nunavut, establishing clear guidelines for ships to avoid these important areas where walrus are vulnerable to disturbance.

Nunavut Planning Commission Releases Updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan Aimed at Protecting the Environment and Promoting the Wellbeing of Residents

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.

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  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.
  • This latest Nunavut Draft Land Use Plan (NDLUP) is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with Inuit, their communities, Inuit organizations, federal and territorial governments, environmental and wildlife organizations, and industry groups.
  • "The Commission is pleased to receive this funding to ensure that we get it right and our plan reflects the history and culture of Nunavut and its people."
  • The 2021 Draft Land Use Plan and a backgrounder can be found at: https://www.nunavut.ca/
    About the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.