The Polar Circle Marathon and Half Marathon – October 22nd, 2011 – Greenland – The coolest marathon on earth! “… Welcome to a tough, unique marathon in truly magnificent scenery. The Polar Circle Marathon often referred to as “the coolest … Continue reading
Tv program “Le Jardin Extraordinaire” on Greenland & the Inuits – documentary titled “Silent snow in Greenland” – on Tv channels La Une, RTBF – Sunday the 22 May 2011 at 20h15. “… La parole aux jeunes, avec 3 reportages et les réactions des invités … Continue reading
Tv documentary Thalassa titled “Canada, au pays de l’ours blanc (Canada, the land of polar bears)” this Friday the 20/05/2011 at 20h35 on French television France 3. Thalassa vous propose un tour du monde qui commence dans les glaces de l’océan Arctique, au pays de … Continue reading
Today, human and technological enquiry must go on, aimed at improving the quality of life on our planet. In building the first solar aircraft able to fly day and night, and piloting it right round the world without fuel or … Continue reading
Many newspapers indicates: “… Quebec Prime minister Jean Charest said on Monday the 9th of May his government’s Plan Nord, to invest $80 billion in public and private money to develop northern Quebec over the next 25 years, is a dream … Continue reading
Exhibition titled “Les survivants de l’extrême” till the 28th of August 2011 – at the Palais de la Découverte of Paris – France. « …Les survivants de l’extrême » est une exposition qui explore les endroits les plus inhospitaliers de notre planète bleue … Continue reading
Operation Ice Bridge, a six-year NASA field campaign, is the largest airborne survey of Earth’s polar ice ever flown. It will yield a three-dimensional view of Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets, ice shelves and sea ice… View the below video! … Continue reading
The Alfred Wegener institute for Polar and Marine Research indicates unusually low temperatures in the Arctic ozone layer have recently initiated massive ozone depletion. The Arctic appears to be heading for a record loss of this trace gas that protects … Continue reading
The goal of Expedition “Arctic Ocean Predator” is to set sail on a 47ft sailing yacht 800 miles offshore through the stormy Barents Sea into the Arctic Ocean to reach Spitzbergen (Svalbard) – the home of 3000 polar bears – to … Continue reading
The 3P Arctic Exhibition is an opportunity for companies to meet the petroleum geoscientists working in the Arctic region, regardless of the country in which they are operating – 30 August – 1 September 2011 – Halifax – Canada. “… … Continue reading
The Plymouth Polar Science Conference, focussing on Antarctic and Arctic science, will take place on June 6, 2011 as part of the Plymouth Scott 100 events held during 4-7 June marking the 100 years since Scott’s last birthday on June … Continue reading
Melting glaciers and ice caps on Canadian Arctic islands play a much greater role in sea level rise than scientists previously thought, according to a new recent study published in Nature and led by a University of Michigan researcher Read the … Continue reading
Seven people and 4 heavily handicapped wounded soldiers (amputees) have been dropped on the ice of the Arctic ice cap for an expedition called “Walking with the Wounded” 13 days later they succeeded their aim to reach the North Pole and proving to the world and firstly … Continue reading
Exhibition “Polar Fleece” by Haavard Homstvedt in Paris, France till the 14th of May 2011. La galerie parisienne Anne de Villepoix présente jusqu’au 14 mai 2011 la première exposition de Haavard Homstvedt en France, artiste né en Norvège en 1976, qui … Continue reading
The International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM) will examine current research on the Arctic – May 31, 2011 to Jun 03, 2011 – University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska (USA) The International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM) will examine current research on … Continue reading
Magazine Psychologies – April 2011 – Article on polar explorer Alain Hubert titled in French: Je suis un incorrigible révolté. “…Tout juste rentré de l’Antarctique, après quatre mois passés dans la station polaire « zéro émission » Princesse Elisabeth, l’explorateur Alain … Continue reading
Gold Rush Alaska: Six adventurers risk everything in search of gold – on Discovery channel (Belgium) – 12th of April 2011 at 22.00. “…The gold rush is back in America. Because of the declining economy and rising gold prices, … Continue reading
The 5th Ukrainian International Antarctic Conference entitled “Antarctica and Earth Global Systems: New Challenges and Outlooks” will be held at the National Antarctic Scientific Center in Kyiv – May 17 to May 19, 2011 – Kyiv, Ukraine. “…The basic objectives of the conference are: … Continue reading
Around the Americas: the spirit of exploration of a boat called Ocean Watch – view their incredible story on this video! I shared with them so wonderful souvenirs (you will see in the video) up there North. Like the crew is … Continue reading
43rd Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics – May 2 – 6, 2011 – Liege, Belgium. This colloquium will investigate new developments related to tracers and proxies (e.g., temperature, salinity, gases, and isotopes) with a particular attention on the use of … Continue reading
Interview on polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” in the magazine L’Eventail of month of April 2011.
The Tv program ADN broadcasted on French television France2 will cover on this Saturday the 2 of April 2011 the reportage titled “La voie du pôle” . “…Sébastien Roubinet et Rodolphe André vont traverser l’Océan Arctique, entre eau et glace, avec pour seule assistance celle … Continue reading
Tv documentary titled “Grand voyageur: Clément entre ciel et mer en Alaska” – Thalassa – Friday 25/03/11 at 20h35 on the French Tv France 3. “….Cette semaine, Clément s’envole avec l’un des meilleurs “bush pilot” d’Alaska. Aux commandes de son … Continue reading
“…The objective of World Water Day 2011 on this 22 of March 2011 is to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water … Continue reading
Enjoy under the midnight sun the world’s most northerly marathon (42.195km) race which will be held on the 4th of June 2011 in Longyearbyen – Svalbard – Norway. More info on the track & registration – GO >> For … Continue reading
Magazine National Geographic France – March 2011 – number 138 “…Andrew Skurka a renoncé à son avenir de golden boy pour les treks les plus extrêmes. Devenu célèbre en sillonnant les États-Unis à pied et à des vitesses record, il … Continue reading
Prisonnier du pôle Nord – Le Voyage de la Jeannette 1879-1881 – by George Washington De Long – 2010 – Ramsay – 381p. “… Le 8 juillet 1879, la Jeannette quitte le port de San Francisco. Son capitaine, George Washington … Continue reading
The Council of Ixelles (Brussels – Belgium) is underlining new Polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) via the following interview – March 2011=>
C’Ki le Roi – a kids shop located in Brussels where you may discover the new Polar book titled “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) ! You are looking for a shop where you will find all type of games & books for your child … Continue reading
Photo Exhibition by Nicole Hennuy titled “Ice and Fire: Antarctica et Namibia” from the 5 of March till the 10 of April 2011 – Dinant, Belgium. Address: Galerie L’Impression, rue Barré, 34 à 5500 Dinant, Belgique.
Tv program France 3 Thalassa on Friday the 4 of March 2011 – at 20h35 – with a reportage on “The icerbergs travelling the Atlantic ocean”. Thalassa fait un rêve ce soir : celui d’apporter de l’eau douce aux populations et aux pays … Continue reading
Earth Hour 2011…we can all together make each day a difference! On 26 March 2011 at 20h30, millions of people around the globe will unite for one hour and switch off their lights to show that they care about our … Continue reading
The Paris 14th council is welcoming you from the 28 of March till the 9th of April 2011 to an exhibition on Ice & Icebergs called « ICE, voyage au pays des icebergs »….see here below the overall program! Address: Mairie du … Continue reading
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Belgian Polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer (who wrote the foreword of my book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” ) and Sam Deltour will establish between November 2011 & February 2012 a world distance record for a non-motorised and unsupplied expedition in Antarctica with … Continue reading
Documentary titled “L’Appel des Pôles” on Ushuaïa Tv, this Wednesday 23 of February 20011 at 20h40! L’Appel Des Pôles
The world’s foremost sled race, the Iditarod Great Sled Race – 5 March 2011 – Alaska. “… “… You can’t compare it to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain … Continue reading
New polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) is put forward by DIRIX – VAN HOOF, printing company located in Antwerpen, Belgium >> More info on the splendid book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling), click here >>
Tv documentary on Greenland, narwhals & Inuit hunters – this Friday 11th of February 2011 at 20h35 – on French television France 3 Thalassa. “… C’est à une invitation au voyage dans le Grand Nord que vous convie Thalassa cette semaine. Dans les pas de Nicolas, … Continue reading
