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citizen science helps Inuit navigate a warming world

As sea ice melts, how will Inuit navigate a warming world?

When Rex Holwell was a kid, early December usually marked a time when the ice would harden enough in Nunainguk (or Nain) for him to drive his snowmobile on the frozen harbour. Even though Unity Bay is in the Atlantic Ocean, clusters of islands protect it enough that it completely freezes over.
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How Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic ice

How Inuit avoid falling through thinning Arctic ice

The Arctic is melting, making it dangerous to take snowmobiles on the “ice highways” Inuits use to get around. A new sled-based ice-measuring system helps make travel safer.
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In Canada, Inuit communities are shaping research priorities
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In Canada, Inuit communities are shaping research priorities

Scientists wishing to do research must now consult with Inuit groups — and consider long-neglected local priorities.
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