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The Arctic Is on the Brink: Here’s Why You Should Care
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The Arctic Is on the Brink: Here’s Why You Should Care

CAP Senior Fellow Cathleen Kelly explains why Arctic warming—and melting—matters to you.

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The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. This is bad news not only for the region’s people and wildlife, but for everyone across the globe. CAP Senior Fellow Cathleen Kelly explains why Arctic warming—and melting—matters to you.

Music: Byron Nicholai
Animation: Draw4.us

Cathleen Kelly is a Senior Fellow at American Progress. Andrew Satter is the Director of Video at American Progress.

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Authors

Cathleen Kelly

Senior Fellow

Andrew Satter

Senior Director, Video

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Energy and Environment

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