Eline Gordts is News Deeply’s Community Editor. She’s on Twitter at @elinegordts. https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/contributor/eline-gordts/rss en Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:26 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/19/an-inuit-teachers-deeply-personal-path-to-education https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/19/an-inuit-teachers-deeply-personal-path-to-education Angela Nuliayok Rudolph, a graduate student at the University of Alaska’s Fairbanks campus and a Jane Glassco Northern Fellow, is focused on improving education for Inuit students to help them avoid the struggles she faced herself. War Economy Tue, 17 Jan 2017 07:05:31 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/01/17/six-experts-to-watch-on-weapons-in-syria https://www.newsdeeply.com/syria/articles/2017/01/17/six-experts-to-watch-on-weapons-in-syria In the next installment of our “Experts to Watch” series, we highlight six experts spreading news and analysis about the flow and use of weapons in Syria by all sides fighting in the conflict. Environment Governance Research Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:50 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/17/allen-popes-arctic-vision-collaborative-connected-and-committed https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/17/allen-popes-arctic-vision-collaborative-connected-and-committed The new head of the International Arctic Science Committee wants to see more teamwork among scientists of different stripes in the North – and says his own work studying glaciers is driven by a desire to better understand the processes that shape our planet. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:25:40 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/10/a-finnish-researcher-studies-the-loneliness-of-the-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/10/a-finnish-researcher-studies-the-loneliness-of-the-arctic Anna Reetta Rönkä, a PhD candidate at the University of Oulu, says that Arctic nations can do more to help support the mental well-being of their northern residents. Climate & Weather Management & Supply Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:19 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/01/10/meet-the-minds-laura-tam-on-creating-resilient-cities https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/01/10/meet-the-minds-laura-tam-on-creating-resilient-cities Laura Tam, sustainable development policy director at the urban policy think tank SPUR, tells Water Deeply about how our cities can become more resilient in the face of climate change and what that means for our water. Environment Research Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:54 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/05/arctic-scientist-runs-1800-miles-to-raise-awareness-of-climate-change https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/01/05/arctic-scientist-runs-1800-miles-to-raise-awareness-of-climate-change Erlend Moster Knudsen, an Arctic climate system specialist, spent four months running from Norway to Paris to help spread the word about the impact of climate change on the Arctic. Economics Innovation Management & Supply Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:25:59 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/01/04/meet-the-minds-tom-ferguson-on-technology-to-combat-the-water-crisis https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2017/01/04/meet-the-minds-tom-ferguson-on-technology-to-combat-the-water-crisis As vice president of programming at Imagine H2O, Tom Ferguson works with some of the most exciting companies helping to solve our water challenges. He tells Water Deeply what California can do to be the leader on water issues. Climate Energy & Natural Resources Geopolitics & Security Research Shipping Thu, 29 Dec 2016 13:55:51 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/29/how-a-researcher-from-arizona-developed-a-passion-for-the-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/29/how-a-researcher-from-arizona-developed-a-passion-for-the-arctic Katherine Weingartner is an ICF contractor for the United States Global Change Research Program where she supports the development of the National Climate Assessment. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/21/the-young-indigenous-leader-breaking-down-the-barriers-of-colonization https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/21/the-young-indigenous-leader-breaking-down-the-barriers-of-colonization At 29, Jordan Peterson is the youngest-ever vice president of the Gwich’in Tribal Council in Canada’s Northwest Territories. We spoke to him as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series about how he wants Indigenous youths to embrace their culture while looking to the future. Climate Governance Northern People & Health Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:00:46 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/20/a-passionate-young-voice-on-tradition-and-leadership-in-the-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/20/a-passionate-young-voice-on-tradition-and-leadership-in-the-arctic Yellowknife’s Kyla Kakfwi Scott helped start Dene Nahjo, an organization aimed at advancing social and environmental justice for northern peoples and promoting Indigenous leadership. Climate & Weather Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:00:56 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/19/water-talks-what-climate-change-will-mean-for-california-water https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/19/water-talks-what-climate-change-will-mean-for-california-water Join us on Tuesday for Water Deeply’s second live lunchtime chat. We’ll be talking to guests Juliet Christian-Smith and Max Gomberg about climate change and the future of California water. Governance Northern People & Health Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:00:25 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/15/satellite-studies-and-fieldwork-reveal-a-globalized-arctic https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/15/satellite-studies-and-fieldwork-reveal-a-globalized-arctic Mia Bennett travels throughout the Arctic studying transportation infrastructure and natural resource development to understand which projects get approved, how they get done and who’s consulted. We spoke to her as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series. Economics Management & Supply Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:26:05 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/13/six-experts-to-watch-on-the-economics-of-california-water https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/13/six-experts-to-watch-on-the-economics-of-california-water The latest in our “Experts to Watch” series highlights thought leaders who are examining the economics of California’s water, including water pricing mechanisms and large infrastructure projects. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Mon, 12 Dec 2016 06:10:04 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/12/a-clear-voice-on-indigenous-rights-and-climate-change https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/articles/2016/12/12/a-clear-voice-on-indigenous-rights-and-climate-change Jannie Staffansson became an environmental chemist so people would listen to her and to Saami elders about environmental issues. Now she’s a steady voice for Indigenous rights at international climate meetings. We spoke to her as part of our “Emerging Leaders” series. Environment Governance Northern People & Health Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:15 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/12/village-on-the-edge-raises-a-young-climate-ambassador https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/12/12/village-on-the-edge-raises-a-young-climate-ambassador Esau Sinnok cast a vote in the U.S. presidential election this year for the first time, but already this young Iñupiat leader – as well as being a U.S. Arctic Youth Ambassador – has traveled to Paris for climate change talks and has his eye on Alaska’s governorship. Environment & Wildlife Innovation Tue, 06 Dec 2016 05:00:55 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/06/meet-the-minds-nick-wobbrock-on-innovative-ways-to-fund-healthy-forests https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/12/06/meet-the-minds-nick-wobbrock-on-innovative-ways-to-fund-healthy-forests Since healthy mountain forests are key watersheds for California, Blue Forest Conservation is helping to improve forest health (and combat wildfires) with a new economic model that brings together unlikely partners. Innovation Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:01:29 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/11/30/meet-the-minds-christine-boyle-on-creating-a-collaborative-water-future https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/11/30/meet-the-minds-christine-boyle-on-creating-a-collaborative-water-future Christine Boyle, founder of Valor Water Analytics, wants to see more collaborations between the technology and water sectors. She spoke to Water Deeply about smarter use of data and the humanity at the heart of water work. Education Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:07:36 +0000 Charlotte Alfred, Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2016/11/22/10-experts-to-watch-on-refugee-education https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2016/11/22/10-experts-to-watch-on-refugee-education With 50 percent of refugee children unable to attend school, we look at some of the leading thinkers on refugee education in the third installment of our “Experts to Watch” series. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:29:34 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/11/22/meet-the-minds-mapistry-app-aids-stormwater-management https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/11/22/meet-the-minds-mapistry-app-aids-stormwater-management Technology startup Mapistry is helping companies more easily comply with stormwater regulations, which is a bonus for business and the environment, say founders Allie and Ryan Janoch. We spoke to them as part of our “Meet the Minds” series. Management & Supply Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:58 +0000 Eline Gordts https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/11/09/water-works-joone-lopez-on-the-next-generation-of-water-leaders https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2016/11/09/water-works-joone-lopez-on-the-next-generation-of-water-leaders As part of our “Water Works” series, we talk to Joone Lopez, general manager of Moulton Niguel Water District, about the changing face of the water industry and challenging the status quo.