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Environment & Energy

OKIsItJustMe

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2. I have come to think that part of the reason of T****'s talk about taking Greenland and maybe Canada is lattitude

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 02:55 PM

Aug 16

Once the pesky glaciers are gone from Greenland, it will be a (relatively) nice place to live (making Erik the Red’s somewhat deceptive naming of “Greenland” more than just good PR.)

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60 percent of the world's land area is in a precarious state [View all] OKIsItJustMe Aug 16 OP

I remember a talk given by Col. Larry Wilkerson, markodochartaigh Aug 16 #1

I have come to think that part of the reason of T****'s talk about taking Greenland and maybe Canada is lattitude OKIsItJustMe Aug 16 #2

However, markodochartaigh Aug 16 #3

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems you're anticipating the glaciers melting in place. OKIsItJustMe Aug 16 #4

I would agree that markodochartaigh Aug 17 #5