Climate Change in the Arctic

Climate Change in the Arctic

The Arctic Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., Collapsing

The Arctic Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., Collapsing

The ocean loses up to a metre of coastline each year leaving the people who live there struggling to preserve their way of life and community before it is washed away. "Tuktoyaktuk is at risk of becoming the first community in Canada to be completely relocated because of erosion and rising sea levels." (Taylor & Kyle, 2022)

Arctic Cod Threatened

"Scientists warn that Arctic cod, a small fish that is critical to marine life in the North, could be in trouble from climate

"Scientists warn that Arctic cod, a small fish that is critical to marine life in the North, could be in trouble from climate change." (Alam, 2023)

Danish Perspective

In anticipation of the UN COP26 conference Danish foreign minister believes "richer nations must embrace new tech." The Arct

In anticipation of the UN COP26 conference Danish foreign minister believes "richer nations must embrace new tech." The Arctic is warming 2-3x more than anywhere else therefore heavy carbon emitting countries must take action. (CBC News, 2021)

Chasing Ice

Initially, James Balog was skeptical about climate change but after his trip north to Iceland, he saw things in a completely

Initially, James Balog was skeptical about climate change but after his trip north to Iceland, he saw things in a completely different light because he captured a record of the world's rapidly changing glaciers over several years. (Orlowski, 2012)