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A podcast about the polar regions, made by students of the Arctic Centre of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Svalbard and the antropology of environmental change episode 4; 21 July 2023
created by Alex Huitfeldt
Join me and Czech researcher Zdenka Sokolickova as we explore the world of interdisciplinarity, her family's experiences during her stay on Svalbard, and the intriguing insights from her new book, 'The Paradox of Svalbard.' Brace yourself for an exciting discussion that uncovers the complex dynamics of climate change and globalization in the Arctic region.
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Navigating Arctic tourism and climate anxiety episode 3; 28 June 2023
created by Alex Huitfeldt
Tune in to a captivating discussion with two researchers, Anne van Valkengoed and Annette Scheepstra to deepen your understanding of the connection between Arctic tourism and Climate Anxiety. Whether you're a seasoned traveler, a concerned global citizen, or simply curious about the profound interplay between tourism and climate change, this episode provides a captivating and enlightening conversation that challenges our perspectives and encourages us to be more mindful of our impact on this fragile region.
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Adaptations of Arctic animals and outreach episode 2; 5 June 2023
created by Alex Huitfeldt
Join us on this captivating episode as we welcome Maarten Loonen, associate professor at the Arctic Centre of the University of Groningen. In this conversation, Maarten Loonen joins me and Paul as we delve into the world of Barnacle geese and their capacity to adapt to shifting climates. Furthermore, we dig into the depths of Maarten's tireless efforts in raising awareness about climate-related challenges in the Arctic.
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A trip to the Arctic pack ice episode 1; 5 May 2023
created by Alex Huitfeldt
Alex, the host of this podcast and Paul both followed the minor of the Arctic Centre and they discuss their passion for the Arctic regions as well as a cruise expedition to see the pack ice, bowhead whales and polar bears.
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