Arctic Waste Governance: University College of the North (UCN) has been selected to lead a new University of the Arctic network on solid waste management across the Arctic, bringing together 11 partners from Canada, Iceland, Denmark, Finland and the Faroe Islands to support community-led research, workshops and practical solutions that respect Indigenous knowledge. Methane Feedback in Warming Waters: New study findings from geothermally warmed streams in Iceland and other Arctic regions suggest methane production can rise sharply with heat, while methane-eating microbes don’t fully keep up—meaning warming may amplify methane pollution. Ocean Monitoring Under Pressure: A U.S. decision to pull back ocean sensors is described as a major shock for Canadian research, with more than 900 sensors set to be lost and long-term monitoring timelines threatened. Shipping Emissions Cut: The IMO has formally adopted a new North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area, tightening ship air pollution rules around Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, with implementation starting in 2027. Wildlife on the Edge (Iceland): On Heimay, locals run nightly “puffling patrols” to rescue young puffins drawn toward bright town lights—an effort that matters as climate change and overfishing strain seabird numbers. Tourism Shift in Iceland: Iceland’s tourism boom is continuing, but the strategy is changing from chasing visitor growth to managing where people go and the impacts they leave behind. Arctic Ocean Currents Watch: Scientists are tracking a “cold blob” in the North Atlantic, warning it may signal weakening ocean circulation that could reshape weather and climate risks for northern Europe.