A Picture Of Climate Change

National Geographic asked photographers to show the impact of climate change, here’s what they shot – One against five

November 23, 2016 (National Geographic)

“…I was on an expedition exploring Franz Josef Land archipelago. There was a polar station where people brought dogs as guards against polar bears. The summer is a difficult time for bears. In recent years, warming in the Arctic resulted in the loss of sea ice, which is critically important for bears as they can hunt only from ice. The bears which stay on the islands are doomed to meager rations and go to human settlements. Global warming changes behavior of animals, which can lead to conflict between people and bears…Vladimir Melnik/National Geographic Your Shot” click here for more

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