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Posted By DiffeeOnline 1 year, 3 months ago in Science & Technology
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Fears about the Arctic melting away during northern summers are proving to be far from unfounded, with the latest reports rolling in from Alaska and Greenland showing disturbing trends. New shipping lanes are opening up through what were once icy seas near Alaska, and glaciers that have so far withstood much of what the environment has thrown at them in Greenland, are showing signs of breaking… literally.

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    airglide1 year, 3 months ago

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    What is most distressing for the Jakobshavn glacier is the fact that it has retreated inland to its furthest point in recorded history, a period stretching back 150 years.
    Why the distress? If it receded that far before, it means it also extended. When the glacier extends again, should we fret about another ice age?

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      miklkit1 year, 3 months ago

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      The Coast Guard has opened up 2 new temporary stations because they expect boats in areas that were previously ice bound. They aren't being political, they are being pragmatic

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