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Two 2026 studies offer different explanations for the Younger Dryas cooling 12,800 years ago. Lucien Nana Yobo's team, working on sediments from Florida, points to volcanic aerosols, while proponents of the cosmic impact hypothesis cite samples from Greenland containing impact microstructures.
Javlon TursunovOn Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the European Union unveiled an updated Arctic strategy that for the first time places security at the center of the bloc's policy. The document provides for an expanded icebreaker fleet, satellite surveillance, a maritime security hub, protection of subsea cables, development of the Northern Sea Route as an alternative to Suez, a refusal to extract hydrocarbons in the region, and projects on critical raw materials and renewable energy.
Javlon TursunovOn Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the European Union released an updated Arctic strategy, shifting its focus from the climate agenda to security. The document provides for enhanced satellite monitoring, a maritime security centre, an undersea cable between Greenland and continental Europe, an expansion of the icebreaker fleet, and cooperation with Canada, Britain and Norway. The US is mentioned in the document only a few times, while a number of initiatives are aimed at reducing dependence on Washington.
Aziz KarimovUnder a draft new EU Arctic strategy to be presented on 20 October, the Union intends to connect Greenland to Europe with a 'sovereign and secure' subsea cable, and in the longer term to extend the network via Canada to Japan and South Korea. The plan also envisages creating an Arctic hub to protect cables and expanding the icebreaker fleet.
Otabek YusupovOn October 14, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social plans for large-scale exploration for oil, gas, and minerals in Greenland, calling its reserves very large. He also emphasized the island's importance for the security of the US and Europe. Details of company and US involvement were not disclosed.
Otabek YusupovUS President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Greenland is 'unmatched' in terms of US and European defense, and announced preparations for large-scale exploration of oil, gas, and minerals on the island. This follows the agreement signed in September with Denmark and Greenland to expand the American military presence.
Aziz Karimov
