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Climate change in Greenland brings eco concerns, opportunity

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Miguel Cano
January 25, 2026

Tourists come for the icebergs, but climate change is melting them. As temperatures rise, Greenland faces disaster. But tourism could also thrive.

Greenland is making international headlines. Rising temperatures and shrinking ice are making the world's largest island more accessible. This means that valuable mineral resources, such as rare earths, oil and gas, are becoming easier to access, drawing the interest of international corporations — and US President Donald Trump.

Most Greenlanders are outraged. What are the plans, and what are the expectations, fears and hopes of residents, researchers and tourism professionals?

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