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Leyland Cecco
Guardian reporter based in Toronto who reported from Herschel (Qikiqtaruk) Island about rapid Arctic change, permafrost thaw and impacts on Indigenous communities and ecosystems.
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Nov 20, 2025
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‘Chunks of earth just disappear’: life on a collapsing island
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Leyland Cecco, a Guardian reporter based in Toronto, shares his firsthand experiences from Herschel Island, where rapid Arctic change is visibly affecting Indigenous communities and ecosystems. He describes the alarming impacts of permafrost thaw, including devastating landscape collapses. Leyland highlights the struggle to preserve both cultural heritage and scientific data threatened by erosion. He connects these local challenges to broader climate conversations at the COP30 talks, emphasizing the urgent need for action to prevent further ecological loss.
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