Inside the US Army’s failed nuclear ice lair in Cold War GreenlandWhile the U.S. didn’t get to act out its Bond villain lair fantasies, it did further scientific understandings of the world around us.By Claire Barrett4 months ago
Thule no more: US-run outpost in Greenland renamed Pituffik Space BaseAround 150 U.S. troops work at America's northernmost military base in Greenland.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presenceThe enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.By Bryant Harris18 months ago
The Army tried portable nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago — it didn’t go wellThe Army called the reactor portable, even at 330 tons, because it was built from pieces that each fit in a C-130 cargo plane.By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont3 years ago
Danish PM: Trump’s idea of buying Greenland is ‘absurd’ Greenland is not for sale and U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of buying the semi-autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic from Denmark is “an absurd discussion,” Denmark’s prime minister said.By Jan M. Olsen, The Associated Press5 years ago
Greenland’s not for sale, but it is strategically importantThe presence of Thule Air Force Base makes Greenland a major strategic asset for the U.S. - and China would love to join in.By Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna5 years ago