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Arctic Intelligence, Explained

Deep dives into permafrost, sea ice, Arctic connectivity, and the data that drives decisions above 60°N.

Essays3 min read

What's next? Picking tasks, routes, and the critical path

One chain of tasks sets your project's finish date, and an hour spent anywhere else moves the finish date by zero. Chapter 2 of our working paper on value: derive the tasks from the goal, compare the routes, then find the chain.

July 20, 2026

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Infrastructure7 min read

Understanding Permafrost Thaw Risk for Arctic Infrastructure

As global temperatures rise, permafrost across the Arctic is thawing at unprecedented rates. We break down what this means for pipelines, buildings, and roads, and how to quantify the risk before you build.

March 15, 2026

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Maritime6 min read

Sea Ice Trends and the Opening of Arctic Shipping Routes

The Northern Sea Route is increasingly navigable. We analyze the latest NSIDC sea ice extent data and what it means for shipping costs, transit times, and environmental liability.

February 28, 2026

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Connectivity5 min read

Cellular Connectivity in the Arctic: Challenges and Solutions

The Arctic has some of the lowest cellular coverage density on Earth. We map the gaps, explain why they exist, and review emerging satellite solutions from Starlink, Iridium Certus, and more.

February 10, 2026

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Data8 min read

ArcticDEM: Free 2-Meter Elevation Data for the Entire Arctic

The Polar Geospatial Center's ArcticDEM provides 2m resolution terrain data for all land above 60°N, free and open to all. Here's how to access it and what you can do with it.

January 22, 2026

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Insurance6 min read

How Insurers Are Pricing Permafrost Risk in 2026

Arctic infrastructure insurers are increasingly requiring site-specific permafrost assessments. We look at emerging underwriting frameworks and which data signals matter most.

December 18, 2025

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