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University of Colorado Boulder

Polar Peril

This course takes a detailed look at the remarkable changes unfolding in the Arctic environment, including the shrinking Arctic sea ice cover, shrinking land ice, thawing permafrost and cascading impacts on Arctic ecosystems. After a review of Arctic climates of the past, attention turns to the possible future of the Arctic’s climate and environment.

Status: Environmental Monitoring
Status: Environmental Issue
BeginnerCourse7 hours

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GR

5.0Reviewed Mar 1, 2024

Great course. Everyone needs to be aware of what's happening.

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Patrick Wadsworth
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