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Human-Polar Bear Coexistence

Garbage and Polar Bears: A Better Solution?

Turning a polar bear attractant into a resource — Arctic communities in Greenland are part of a national network that converts waste into heat and electricity.

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Hudson Bay Svalbard Bear Tracker Update Summer 2026
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Polar Bear Tracker Update: Summer 2026

Summer is the time of year when polar bears are wrapping up their biggest feasting period, having enjoyed gorging themselves on the bounty of plump spring seal pups. See what the Hudson Bay and Svalbard polar bears have been up to.

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Article | 16 min | Aug 10, 2026