Greenland news 2014

Here are some notable news stories from Greenland in 2014:

  1. Climate Change: Greenland experienced a record-breaking warm summer in 2014, with temperatures reaching as high as 24°C (75°F) in some areas. This led to a significant melting of the ice sheet, with some areas losing up to 10% of their ice cover.
  2. Mining: The Greenlandic government approved the development of the Kvanefjeld uranium mine, which is expected to become one of the country's largest mining projects. The mine is expected to create jobs and generate revenue for the government.
  3. Tourism: Greenland saw a significant increase in tourism in 2014, with over 60,000 visitors arriving in the country. This was largely due to the growing popularity of adventure tourism, including hiking, dog sledding, and kayaking.
  4. Elections: The Greenlandic parliamentary elections were held in April 2014, with the Siumut party winning the most seats. The new government, led by Prime Minister Kim Kielsen, has pledged to focus on economic development and climate change.
  5. Whaling: Greenland's whaling season was marked by controversy in 2014, with some countries criticizing the country's decision to resume commercial whaling. The country's whalers harvested over 1,000 minke whales during the season.
  6. Infrastructure: The Greenlandic government invested heavily in infrastructure development in 2014, including the construction of new roads, airports, and ports. This is expected to improve connectivity and economic development in the country.
  7. Research: Scientists from around the world conducted extensive research in Greenland in 2014, studying the country's unique geology, climate, and wildlife. This included a NASA-led expedition to study the country's ice sheet and glaciers.
  8. Arctic Council: Greenland played a key role in the Arctic Council's annual meeting in 2014, which was held in Aarhus, Denmark. The meeting focused on issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and environmental protection in the Arctic region.

These are just a few of the notable news stories from Greenland in 2014. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you find specific articles or reports from that year.