What Melting Glaciers Mean for Our Food Supply

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What Melting Glaciers Mean for Our Food Supply

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Feb 25, 2020

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When glaciers melt, they trigger a domino-effect that could one day end at your dinner plate. Join Kait for a chat with Dr. Ted Scambos, a senior research scientist at Earth Science Observation Center. He breaks down the connection between the health of glaciers and our food supply.

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Feb 25, 2020

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What Melting Glaciers Mean for Our Food Supply

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