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Fire And Ice: Linking Intense Wildfire And The Melting Arctic

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Climate Change and Arctic Resilience

This chapter examines the effects of climate change on Arctic communities, focusing on Kotzebue's program for providing traditional foods to elders amid shortening hunting seasons. It also explores the broader influence of Arctic warming on global weather patterns, highlighting how these shifts have significant repercussions, including increased wildfire risks in regions like the western U.S.

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