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Karen Gardiner

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The 73-mile-long Inuvik-Aklavik Ice Road forms each year when the Mackenzie River freezes over.

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Canada's Ice Roads Are Melting Too Soon

Climate change is fraying these seasonal lifelines, causing hardships for the remote towns that rely on them.

By Karen Gardiner
Ships sailing into Fowey, Cornwall, c. late 1800s.

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Why a Maritime Forecast Is So Beloved in the United Kingdom

This weather report has been making waves for 150 years.

By Karen Gardiner
A fairly unusual sight: Sheep share the shore with seals, known as "selkies" in Orcadian dialect.

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The Uncertain Future of North Ronaldsay's Seaweed-Eating Sheep

Concerned islanders are rethinking old traditions to ensure the survival of this very special breed.

By Karen Gardiner

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