News of the North

Caribou and other indigenous species in northern Canada may be forced out of the tundra as the treeline begins to spread northwards and into higher elevations. This could lead to a feedback loop as the dark canopy of the growing forests absorbs more sunlight than the tundra, adding more heat to the atmosphere, which would then cause the forests to grow further.

As the ice recedes and the future looks uncertain in the North, many see the coming changes as an exploitable opportunity rather than a loss. New shipping routes and access to minerals are increasing traffic to the North as governments attempt to stake their claims. This brings with it an increased risk of oil spills, invasive species, and pollution - making a bad situation worse.

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