Despite pushback from Greenland, Denmark, and even a Danish politician who publicly told him to “f–k off,” Donald Trump reiterated his desire to acquire Greenland, framing it as a matter of global freedom and national security for the U.S. He maintains that Greenland’s residents would support such an acquisition, a claim consistently rejected by Greenland’s leadership. Trump also suggested that Canada could become a U.S. state, citing economic advantages and improved security for Canadians. These comments follow previous contentious discussions with Danish officials, highlighting the ongoing tension surrounding Trump’s proposals.
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Danish intelligence alleges a 2019 Russian operation forged a letter from Greenland’s former foreign minister, aiming to instigate a US purchase of Greenland and thereby fracture NATO unity. This fabricated communication, purportedly thanking a US Senator for financial aid and suggesting a Greenlandic independence referendum, seemingly influenced President Trump’s subsequent interest in acquiring the island. Trump’s proposal, met with Danish derision, was ultimately linked by PET to broader Russian Arctic ambitions alongside China. The Kremlin subsequently used Trump’s statements to justify its actions in Ukraine.
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NASA imagery reveals a dramatic increase in Antarctic Peninsula vegetation cover, exceeding tenfold growth since 1986, with a significant acceleration after 2016. This greening, primarily due to rising temperatures and melting ice, expands the area covered by plants from 0.33 to 4.61 square miles. The Antarctic Peninsula is experiencing some of the fastest warming rates globally, projected to continue at 0.34°C per decade until 2100. This increased vegetation, largely moss, raises concerns about potential future ecological changes and the introduction of invasive species.
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John Q. Hosedrinker