The Peak Daily 📈 It’s not easy being Greenland
Jan 8, 2026
The U.S. is considering annexing Greenland, raising alarms among Denmark and NATO. Meanwhile, air travel is evolving with the development of eVTOLs, potentially revolutionizing urban transport. Joby Aviation's new Ohio facility is ramping up production of air taxis. There are also implications for Canada as a joint regulatory roadmap with the U.S. could simplify future approvals. On the energy front, the U.S. plans to take control of Venezuelan oil sales, which could impact both nations significantly.
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Warming Makes Flights Bumpier
- Turbulence over North America has increased sharply since 1979, with North Atlantic flights seeing bigger jumps.
- Researchers link the rise to a warming atmosphere that intensifies clear-air turbulence.
Greenland Moves Raise Geopolitical Alarm
- The U.S. signaled willingness to use force or money to control Greenland, citing Arctic threats and resources.
- That stance alarms allies and raises questions about NATO and sovereignty norms.
Resource Security Drives Bold U.S. Moves
- The U.S. frames the Western Hemisphere as its strategic sphere while citing Arctic security to justify actions.
- Resource wealth in Greenland echoes earlier U.S. moves focused on Venezuelan oil and minerals.