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Southwestern University's 2004 Brown Symposium Explores Life in the Arctic.
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GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Frozen. Deserted. Barren fields of ice. These images may be conjured when thinking of the Arctic, but in reality, this beautiful region features spectacular wildlife; mineral resources; and rich, indigenous cultures. Because the extreme environment demands close interactions among its inhabitants, these relationships are the focus of "Arctic Journey: Discoveries of inter-relationships in the circumpolar north," the topic of Southwestern University's 26th annual Brown Symposium, Feb. 12-13, 2004.
The Arctic's rapid climate change has drawn close attention from scientists who seek to determine its consequences on animals, plants and the cultural integrity of the indigenous peoples. Some suggest the change in the Arctic foreshadows what we might expect globally. Because of their long history …
