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Farming on permafrost

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There are limited options for importing food as some villages are only accessible by boat or plane,” says Melissa. A food system is influenced by political, social, economic and environmental contexts,” says Glenna, whose role in Permafrost Grown is to investigate how permafrost environments can feed people in the future.

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I’ve been working for the EPA for 30 years, and it’s been a great career.