Alejandra Borunda

Alejandra Borunda, an NPR climate correspondent, shares her adventurous journey reporting from Greenland’s northernmost Island, Kaffeeklubben. She dives into the expedition's goal of identifying the farthest northern plant species and recounts the challenges faced, including logistical setbacks and thawing permafrost. The team celebrates the discovery of an Arctic poppy and a mysterious moss at 88.665030° north. Alejandra also touches on the impact of climate change in the region and the value of curiosity-driven exploration in science.