Arctic

Bringing Art To Narwhal Research In The Arctic

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:21:47 +0000

Artists have accompanied scientists and explorers for hundreds of years - documenting discoveries of new species and uncharted territory.

Well, that tradition is still alive and well.

Ashley Ahearn interviewed two Seattleites on a scientific and artistic expedition to study Narwhals in Greenland, and produced this audio postcard.

Congressman Seeks Answers In Arctic Oil-Spill Gear's Failure

John Ryan — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:20:03 +0000

Oil-spill equipment designed to support drilling in the Arctic Ocean was damaged badly in its first field test this fall in Puget Sound near Anacortes. A public radio investigation revealed just how badly. Now a top Congressman is seeking answers, too. Seattle correspondent John Ryan reports.

Shell Delays Arctic Oil Drilling Until 2013

John Ryan — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:01:39 +0000

Problems in Puget Sound have led Shell Oil to cancel its plans for drilling for oil in the Arctic Ocean this year. KUOW's John Ryan reports from the Bellingham waterfront.

The Arctic Challenger is Shell's oil-spill containment barge. It's here behind me at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal. It's supposed to be in place in the Arctic to help mop up any oil spills. It's been under construction here at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal for months.

This weekend, a tugboat pulled it out into Puget Sound so its "containment dome" could be tested in 160 feet of water.

Delays In Bellingham Curtail Arctic Oil Drilling

John Ryan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:52:49 +0000

Shell Oil is scaling back its plans for drilling in the Arctic Ocean this year. Icy conditions in the far North and construction problems in Bellingham have delayed the company's efforts. KUOW's John Ryan reports from Seattle.