New research has uncovered compelling evidence of cosmic 'touchdown airbursts' in deep-sea cores from Baffin Bay, off Greenland. These findings, linked to the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis, suggest that cometary fragments exploded above Earth approximately 12,800 years ago, potentially triggering a global cooling event and significant environmental changes.
Groundbreaking research led by the University of Ottawa reveals that variations in Earth's mantle temperature beneath Greenland significantly contribute to the uneven melting of its ice sheet. This discovery, detailed in new 3D models, enhances understanding of ice-bedrock interactions and improves predictions for future sea level rise.
Greenland is holding its annual meetings with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral ties, occurring as former U.S. President Donald Trump has revived discussions about a potential U.S. takeover of the self-governing island. The talks aim to strengthen cooperation despite recent geopolitical tensions.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder, a known ally of Donald Trump, has acquired ownership stakes in several Greenlandic companies through Greenland Development Partners. These investments include Greenland Investment Group, which is pursuing a significant hydropower project at Lake Tasersiaq, and Greenland Water Bank, a bottled water enterprise. The move draws attention due to Lauder's past suggestion to Trump about purchasing Greenland.
A massive landslide in East Greenland's Dickson Fjord on September 16, 2023, triggered by melting glaciers, caused a mega-tsunami and a mysterious global seismic hum that resonated for nine days. Scientists initially dubbed the phenomenon an 'Unidentified Seismic Object' before linking it to climate change.
Greenland has launched two 'Plastic in a Bottle' capsules in Baffin Bay as part of an Arctic Council initiative. These GPS-equipped devices will track marine plastic pollution, aiming to understand its movement in the Arctic and raise awareness about environmental impact. The project involves local communities and international collaboration.
Denmark's Foreign Ministry has implemented a 'night watch' system to monitor statements from Donald Trump regarding Greenland. This initiative, operating from 5 PM to 7 AM daily, aims to manage diplomatic responses following past tensions over Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the Arctic territory, which was firmly rejected by both Danish and Greenlandic officials.
Scientists are intensifying studies on Greenland's accelerating ice melt and its critical influence on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key ocean current. Research indicates that freshwater influx could significantly alter global weather patterns, leading to colder European winters and rising sea levels.
Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and the Japanese Sasakawa Peace Foundation's President Atsushi Sunami signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on November 14, 2025, in Nuuk. This agreement aims to initiate joint peace research in the Arctic, with Greenland aspiring to become a central hub for peace and sustainable development in the region.
An international group of scientists is opposing a joint Canada-US proposal to downgrade the peregrine falcon's protection status under CITES from Appendix I to Appendix II. Concerns include incomplete population data, recent declines, and the potential for increased illegal trade, particularly affecting migratory birds like those in Greenland. The proposal faces a vote at the upcoming CITES Conference of the Parties in Uzbekistan.
A new documentary, 'The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice,' highlights Utah State University's Luminescence Lab and its pivotal role in analyzing sediment from the Cold War-era Camp Century beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet. The research reveals Greenland was ice-free 400,000 years ago, offering critical insights into climate change and future sea-level rise.
Recent scientific research confirms that the substantial loss of over 4,200 gigatonnes of ice from Greenland and Antarctica between 1993 and 2010 has been a primary driver of Earth's polar motion, altering its center of gravity. This mass redistribution affects the planet's rotational axis and has measurable geophysical consequences.
Brown University-affiliated research indicates that current climate models may overestimate Greenland Ice Sheet meltwater runoff by 9% to 15%. The studies, co-authored by Professor Laurence Smith, reveal that meltwater retention through refreezing within porous bare ice and ponding on the surface significantly reduces the amount of water flowing into the ocean, necessitating adjustments to sea-level rise predictions.
The Danish army is intensifying its focus on Russia as the main security threat to Greenland, rather than past U.S. interests. This shift is evidenced by large-scale military exercises like 'Arctic Light 2025' and significant defense spending increases aimed at strengthening Denmark's presence and capabilities in the strategically vital Arctic region.
A new report by Sproule ERCE estimates Greenland's Jameson Land Basin holds 13.03 billion barrels of recoverable oil, positioning it among the world's largest undeveloped onshore oil plays. This comes amidst Greenland's government policy to cease issuing new oil exploration licenses due to environmental concerns.
NORAD, in partnership with Denmark, recently concluded a dynamic operational exercise at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland. The exercise involved rapid deployment of F-35s, F-16s, and KC-135s to test Arctic force projection and enhance regional security and interoperability.
An arbitration tribunal has issued a procedural decision in the Kvanefjeld mining dispute between Energy Transition Minerals and Greenland's government. The October 2024 ruling clarified jurisdictional boundaries, directing exploitation license claims to domestic courts while allowing contract breach and damages claims to proceed via arbitration.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a $50 million foreign aid package for polar bear conservation in Greenland. This proposal has generated surprise among observers, given the administration's previous cuts to foreign assistance and its 'America First' agenda, and comes amidst a history of U.S. strategic interest in the Arctic island.
The European Space Agency has released a spectacular image of Greenland's icy landscapes, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. The high-resolution photograph, focusing on Northeast Greenland National Park, reveals intricate details of glaciers, meltwater lakes, and the remote Danmarkshavn weather station, highlighting the critical role of satellite observation in climate monitoring.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has formally apologized in Nuuk, Greenland, for the historical forced contraception of thousands of Inuit women and girls by Danish authorities. The 'coil campaign' from the 1960s to 1990s saw IUDs implanted without consent, causing widespread trauma and health issues. A reconciliation fund is planned.
