"It's not that simple": A collaborative comparison of sea ice environments, their uses, observed changes and adaptations in Barrow, Alaska, USA, and Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada

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A comparative study of sea ice environments and uses thereof between Barrow, Alaska, USA and Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada was made by an exchange of hunters and visiting scientists. It was observed that although the physical environments of the two locations were strikingly different, the uses of marine environment by residents including sea ice had many common elements, and extensive changes were observed forcing local residents to respond in a variety of ways.

Scotland, Arctic, Alaska, Sea ice, Barrow, Alaska, Clyde River (Scotland)

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Research for mountain area development: climatic fluctuations in the mountains of the Americas and their significance

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An overview is presented on temperature trends in the Western Cordilleras and their current and potential effects. While global warming has been marked, changes in precipitation vary depending on the region; one possible benefit from the frost zones retreating to higher elevations would be enhanced hill farming capabilities in the Andean region.

South America, Glaciers, Hill farming, Cordillera Central

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Impact of climate fluctuations on mountain environments in the Canadian Rockies

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Research is presented on the roles of global warming and human activities on the environmental topography of the Canadian Rockies. While global warming has reduced glacier cover by 25%, human impact such as national park management and tourism have significantly changed the composition and density of forest cover.

Canada, Human beings, Human-environment interactions, Canadian Rockies

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