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Visiting the Arctic Circle…Before It’s Irreversibly Changed

Global Warming

Bettles, Alaska has been a gateway for intrepid travelers who want to explore the pristine wilderness of the Arctic Circle. But now, they are on the front lines of global warming's effects.

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