What happens when Arctic ice melts and forests lose protection?
Summary
Host Rachel Feltman discusses the USDA’s proposal to weaken the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and a new Arctic shipping route enabled by climate change, featuring Andrea Garleski. The episode also covers a poll linking extreme weather to American pessimism. Finally, it highlights quirky science: long-clawed shrews with seasonal snout growth and the spiral structure of narwhal tusks.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: Focus on climate and environment
USDA proposes ending the Roadless Area Conservation Rule
New Arctic shipping route enabled by climate change
Poll: Extreme weather impacts mental health and outlook
Long-clawed shrews grow wider snouts in winter
The science behind narwhal tusk spirals
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