On Thin Ice

Ice breaking ships opening up passages to navigate the Arctic Despite the historic deal climate change has already transformed parts of the world.
Climate change brings Arctic whole new way of life Climate change is altering more than the landscape in the arctic it’s bringing new jobs and progress to an area steeped in tradition, and a culture characterized by hunting and trapping.
Oil spill concerns in Alaska’s Arctic region For generations, it was unheard of drilling for offshore oil in extreme conditions in the Arctic.
Annual reindeer crossing in Canada’s Northwest Territories The changing climate is posing challenges for indigenous peoples living north of the Arctic Circle but it’s not changing some of their long-held traditions.
The search for more oil in the Arctic In Paris, much of the talk at a highly regarded climate change summit is revolving around curbing greenhouse gas emissions and easing global dependence on oil and gas. Big oil giants are going to the harshest climates, at the farthest reaches of the earth, to find more energy.
Project Chariot planned to use nuclear warheads to create port in Alaska In the late 1950’s, the U.S. government planned to develop a deep-water port off the far northwestern corner of Alaska. The plans moved forward, despite the fact the waters in the region are frozen solid most of the year.
Aboard a bulk cargo container ship in the Arctic Climate change is faster and more severe in the Arctic than most of the world. It’s getting warmer there each year.
Dog sledding in the Arctic becomes a thing of the past Climate change is faster and more severe in the Arctic than most of the planet.
Living in one of world’s harshest climates The Arctic is changing. There really is no debate about that.
New access to natural resources opening in Arctic As the ice thins and melts, new areas are opening on both land and sea.
On Thin Ice: A closer look at the story CCTV America’s Sean Callebs spent three months in the arctic to explore how this harsh environment is warming at rapid rates.
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