Arctic farming: Climate fix or future problem?

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As climate change reshapes the Arctic, Norwegian scientists are testing how far north farming can go. But is expanding Arctic agriculture a responsible answer to future food shortages, or a risky bet?
6 Mar English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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