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The Arctic's Changing Climate and Economics

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The Arctic has long been home to the native Inuit, and a holy grail to adventurers and scientists. In the 21st century, it is a land of much sought after resources by commercial global industries. Yet in modern times, no place on the planet is experiencing the effects of climate change faster than the Arctic. This program explores the dramatic changes brought about by climate change to the Arctic's ecosystems, climate, geopolitics, and economics.

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