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Climate change in the arctic, the biggest challenge of the 21st century, offers a series of intriguing questions. Within the scope of our expedition we focus upon:

Climate change is changing seas. What's the influence upon the population of Alaskan Pollock? Is this abundant white fish harvested sustainable?

Fire in the forest: what is caused naturally and what by human interference? How US authorities are reacting to forest fires related to climate change? And, of course, what can be done? How one can prevent the burning? How one can protect and preserve these precious boreal forests?

Thawing permafrost could be a silent killer. What can be seen at the spot? Which measures can be taken? And how fast it goes?

Since 1989 the Red Dog mine is the biggest zinc mine in the world. How do Inupiaq Eskimos profit? What is done to preserve the environment? And is the famous Northwest Passage - with the melting of the ice cap - coming into sight?

Wind energy offer sustainable solutions. Regional hub Kotzebue has one of the biggest wind farms of the arctic. How are Inupiaq are looking at renewable energy sources? How arctic circumstances are influencing these sources? Can Europeans learn from Inupiaq shareholders?

Coastal villages all over Alaska are under threat of erosion. Kivalina north of Kotzebue is such a place. How Inupiaq are dealing with it?

Inupiaq Eskimos have an intimate connection with the land. How deep is the impact of climate change upon their behavior? What old and new technologies can offer? And the ultimate question: is a changing climate changing our consciousness too?