How is global warming affecting Greenlanders and what responsibilities do climate-scientists have to the peoples of the Arctic? UW seniors Lela Cooper and Katie Hearther discuss how a course in Greenland about climate change inspired them to study new languages and integrate the humanities into the sciences they love.
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This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby.
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Transcript available at: https://scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-13-dont-just-leave-footprints
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To learn more about ESS 402 / AS 387, email Dr. Koutnik: mkoutnik@uw.edu
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Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson:
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Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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