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Circumpolar Vermont

Above the arctic circle on Sweden's Kungsleden trail. July 2012.
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Above the arctic circle on Sweden's Kungsleden trail. July 2012.

http://www.vpr.net/audio/programs/84/2012/12/VTED_1218_2012.mp3

Outside of Alaska,people don't often think of the U.S.as an arctic nation. In fact we are one of only 8 members of the Arctic Council. As glaciers melt and temperatures change, the study of arctic regions is becoming more popular.

It turns out quite a few scholars who study the arctic make their home in Vermont. The Centerfor Circumpolar Studies is a new institute in this state which will begin accepting students next fall.Kathleen Osgood and Steven Young, scholars and founders of the Center for Circumpolar studies, will talk with us about relevance of arctic study.

Also, earlier this month Middlebury College announced that it is initiating a formal process to look at divesting from fossil fuel companies.Students at the University of Vermont have also asked for divestment. We'll get some perspective on how successful divestment campaigns have been in the past.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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