“In Alaska, the beaches are slumping so much, people are having to move houses. In Tuktoyaktuk, the land is starting to go under water. The glaciers are melting and the permafrost is melting. There are new species of birds and fish and insects showing up. The Arctic is a barometer for the health of the world. If you want to know how healthy the world is, come to the Arctic and feel its pulse.”
Quote by Sheila Watt-Cloutier
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Sheila Watt-Cloutier
Sheila Watt-Cloutier is an Arctic activist born on December 2, 1953. She is known for her work on the impact of climate change on Indigenous peoples in the Arctic region. She has served as the chair of the Arctic Council and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting environmental protection and addressing climate change issues globally. more
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