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These Ancient Dogs Have Pulled Sleds in Greenland for Nearly 1,000 Years Greenland

These Ancient Dogs Have Pulled Sleds in Greenland for Nearly 1,000 Years

In the harsh Arctic climate, sled dogs are invaluable for transportation across the snow- and ice-bound landscape. Descended from a common ancestor, sled breeds include the Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky, and Samoyed. Unlike these breeds, Qimmit (the plural of Qimmeq) have pulled sleds in the same location for the same…
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July 16, 2025
Greenland coastal village bracing for potential collision with giant iceberg Greenland

Greenland coastal village bracing for potential collision with giant iceberg

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July 11, 2025
Origins and diversity of Greenland’s Qimmit revealed with genomes of ancient and modern sled dogs | Science Greenland

Origins and diversity of Greenland’s Qimmit revealed with genomes of ancient and modern sled dogs | Science

The Qimmeq (Greenland sled dog) has worked continuously with the Inuit in Greenland for more than 800 years. However, they now face drastic population declines caused by climate change, urbanization, and competition from snowmobiles. This study sequenced ...Read More
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July 10, 2025
Why Greenland Isn’t Chasing the Dream of Becoming a Mining Superpower Greenland

Why Greenland Isn’t Chasing the Dream of Becoming a Mining Superpower

Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock - Jun 29, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT Greenland, despite possessing vast mineral reserves and past ambitions from…
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June 29, 2025
Greenland Miner Eyes US, EU Deals After Trump Boosted Interest Greenland

Greenland Miner Eyes US, EU Deals After Trump Boosted Interest

Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Photographer: Sean Gallup/Getty Images Europe Photo by Sean Gallup /Getty Images Article content (Bloomberg) — Greenland’s biggest miner Amaroq Minerals Ltd is in talks with several state-backed agencies as Donald Trump’s political spotlight translates into concrete investor interest, the company’s chief executive officer said. THIS…
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June 26, 2025
Analysis casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate, raising new questions about early human evolution Greenland

Analysis casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate, raising new questions about early human evolution

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June 20, 2025