Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proposed an incentive package to boost natural gas production in Cook Inlet, addressing the reliance of urban Alaskans on this resource. The proposal includes reducing royalties for successful extraction but does not fully mitigate the high risks associated with drilling. Tax credits, reimbursing up to 30% of expenses, are suggested as a more effective measure, though they come with significant costs to the state. The proposal aims to rejuvenate the gas industry, but additional measures may be necessary to attract companies back to Cook Inlet.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp's board is unlikely to pursue riskier investments to achieve a $100 billion fund value by 2028, as advised against by experts due to high risk. The current investment target is 5% plus inflation, and while a more aggressive strategy was considered, it was practically dismissed in a recent meeting. Advisors recommended a more conservative 4% return target, aligning with expectations of lower financial returns. The board also discussed potential legislative changes to improve hiring processes and protect personnel records.

The National Hydrogen Network project, coordinated by Raahe Region Development, has expanded into an international network under the BotH₂nia brand, involving over 120 organizations from six countries. The network focuses on developing hydrogen expertise through public-private cooperation, with tools like a digital publication platform and mobile events. Future plans include stronger regional presence and effective communication to ensure positive local impacts. The network is transitioning to a registered association with funding from the Strategic Research Council in Finland and aims to support local hydrogen ecosystems.

The North Estonia Medical Centre has begun a pilot phase for Bittium's Brain Status monitor, which incorporates Cerenion’s C-Trend EEG analysis software, to enhance neurophysiological monitoring in intensive care units. Cerenion's technology, which combines EEG with machine learning and AI, provides a simple score indicating brain function, aiding clinical decision-making without altering patient care.

A recent super-spreader event in Nuuk has highlighted the need for COVID-19 booster shots, according to Greenland health authorities. The event led to new cases across all five of Greenland's administrative districts and even spread to Denmark. Despite a vaccination rate of 66%, the emergence of new variants and declining vaccine protection necessitate booster shots, especially for those over 65. Health officials aim to extend booster availability to all residents next year to prevent further outbreaks.

Six elderly participants of a 1950s Danish program aimed at turning Greenlandic children into Danish-speaking role models are seeking financial compensation from Denmark. The program, which disregarded the children's well-being, forced them to live in Denmark and later in a Greenlandic orphanage where they couldn't speak their native language. Despite a written apology from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the Danish social affairs ministry has only acknowledged the program's failure without offering compensation. The group is now preparing a lawsuit, highlighting the long-term negative impacts on the participants' lives, including social and personal problems.

Low-demand, short-haul routes in the North are ideal for the first generation of electric passenger airplanes, contingent on the installation of charging infrastructure and current investments in traditional aircraft. Heart Aerospace's 19-seat ES-19 plane, with a range of 400 kilometers, is being considered by Finnair and Icelandair for domestic routes in Iceland and Greenland. The adoption of electric planes could eliminate time-consuming hub-and-spoke networks, though challenges include infrastructure and the phasing out of traditional planes. The cost benefits of electric motors and existing battery-charging technology from the auto industry are highlighted, with larger planes requiring carbon-free fuels like hydrogen still decades away from service.

Sweden's Sámi reindeer herders, represented by Sámiid Riikkasearv, are in conflict with the state-owned forestry company Sveaskog over logging activities on their land. Protests, supported by Greenpeace, have temporarily halted a planned clear cut of an 85-hectare forest section. The herders argue that Sveaskog and national authorities are not considering Sámi land use in their logging plans, which threatens the lichen-rich forests essential for reindeer. Sveaskog claims it continues to consult with herding associations and accuses Greenpeace of spreading misinformation.

Greenland is experiencing a significant COVID-19 outbreak, particularly in Nuuk, where record-high new cases have been reported. The outbreak, which began at a school, has led to 120 cases in Nuuk and 130 nationwide. Most of the infected are unvaccinated children, and the number of cases is expected to rise as their adult family members test positive. Although there have been no hospitalizations, the situation is described as difficult due to an overburdened contact tracing system.