Explorers to Measure Ice Loss at Arctic Circle


	Explorers to Measure Ice Loss at Arctic Circle

Marcariel

2-12-2009 10:46 AM

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arctic, global warming, polar ice, ice cap

Marcariel says:

Global Warming ... need I say more?!

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2-12-2009 11:33 AM

balthazarus

2-12-2009 5:05 PM

Richclips777

Being that the highest point in FL is the top of Space Mountain, you'd better get out your waders. Not so funny, I know, but I do have hope that we'll respond and limit the disaster potential of our ignorance and negligence.

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