The Arctic is larger and more diverse than you think

Boosting interest in the Polar North may require a shift in perception

By Alison Stein December 18, 2018
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For many people who have never traveled to the Arctic, the region can be intimidating or even hard to understand. Often, it is discussed as a monolithic territory with only ice and polar bears. In fact, the Arctic is larger in size and more varied than commonly believed. Here are four points to dispel the most recurring misconceptions about the Arctic.

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