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Arctic explorer Will Steger was featured on Minneapolis’ KSTP News discussing why the science of globalwarming should no longer be under debate — his view is that the only debate should be how we can best fight its effects in 2007.

His appearance at the Minnesota State Capitol was a part of the 2007 legislative session, in which the Minnesota Legislature held meetings to raise awareness of globalwarming issues. While the last week in Minnesota has been seasonal, with below-zero temperatures, snow, and dangerous wind-chills, the winter has been less snowy and cold than usual. This has harmed many Minnesota industries — especially those related to tourism. Makers of snowmobiles, cross-country skis, ATVs and ice houses — and resort owners who welcome users of these products — must be saddened by the winter’s weather thus far. They surely support the cause of globalwarming awareness2007, as their incomes and livelihoods depend on it!

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune published a great article on explorer Will Steger, who is making global warming awareness a 2007 project. His work in this area is extremely interesting, because as an arctic explorer he has special awareness of global warming’s effects on polar regions.