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S6E1: China’s Polar Frontiers:  Antarctica

S6E1: China’s Polar Frontiers: Antarctica

FromSustainable Asia


S6E1: China’s Polar Frontiers: Antarctica

FromSustainable Asia

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Antarctic landscape has been changing drastically with warming temperatures, and with the changing geopolitical tensions in the world, China has become a big player on discussions about the use of Antarctica's resources. Why is China so interested in this icy expanse in the South? And how is China positioning itself on conservation issues in Antarctica in the face of climate change?Guests: Dr Liu Nengye, University of AdelaideDr Cassandra Brooks, University of Colorado BoulderDr David Bowden, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric ResearchZhou Wei, GreenpeaceJulian Chen, Greenovation HubFrida Bengtsson, GreenpeaceDr Matt Pinkerton, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric ResearchCredits:Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long Producer: Sam ColombieSound Engineer: Chris WoodINTRO/OUTRO Music: Alex MauboussinTeaching Guide for Educators here
Released:
Dec 13, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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