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April 22, 2008 9:15 AM

Arctic expedition records signs of global warming

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Steger's 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition — Steger's 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
Courtesy of the Will Steger Foundation

Today is Earth Day. Minnesotan and polar explorer Will Steger will spend the day on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. Steger is leading a 1400-mile dogsled expedition across the island; he hopes to record the impact of global warming on the northernmost part of the North American continent. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Steger by satellite phone.

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Steger's dogs — Steger's dogsled expedition will cover 1400 miles.
Courtesy of the Will Steger Foundation

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Steger's 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition — Steger's 2008 Ellesmere Island Expedition
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Will Steger leads Ellesmere Island Expedition — Will Steger is leading a team of young adventurers from across the globe.
Courtesy of the Will Steger Foundation

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