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"Since Donald Trump regained the presidency, he has coveted Greenland. Trump
has insisted that the U.S. will control the island, currently an autonomous
territory of Denmark, and if his overtures are rejected, perhaps seize
Greenland by force.
During a recent congressional hearing, senators and expert witnesses focused on
Greenland’s strategic value and its natural resources: critical minerals,
fossil fuels and hydropower. No one mentioned the hazards, many of them
exacerbated by human-induced climate change, that those longing to possess and
develop the island will inevitably encounter.
That’s imprudent, because the Arctic’s climate is changing more rapidly than
anywhere on Earth. Such rapid warming further increases the already substantial
economic and personal risk for those living, working and extracting resources
on Greenland, and for the rest of the planet.
I am a geoscientist who studies the environmental history of Greenland and its
ice sheet, including natural hazards and climate change. That knowledge is
essential for understanding the risks that military and extractive efforts face
on Greenland today and in the future."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
