Environment

Arctic wind turbine project aims to bring more green energy to Nunavut

15-metre turbine designed for Arctic conditions; goal is to share findings with other communities, says project manager

To reduce Nunavut’s dependency on diesel fuel, researchers are trying to use the territory’s gusty weather to develop a wind turbine specifically to generate power for Arctic buildings.

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Gulls spotted in Iqaluit

Gulls have flown up from the south, their arrival signifying the start of spring and warmer months to come. This colony was spotted in the causeway area of Iqaluit last weekend, where temperatures reached a high of 0 C, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. (Photo by Jason Sudlovenick, special to Nunatsiaq News)

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