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US base lost under Greenland’s ice reveals island’s strategic value
In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, geologist Paul Bierman explains the history of what happened to Camp Century, a secret Arctic base.
By Gemma Ware, The Conversation
US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War
"Before charging headlong into this icy island again, the U.S. would be remiss not to learn from past failures," argues an environmental science professor.
By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont, The Conversation
Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
Increasing international tensions, global warming and a changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the global trade and security debate.
The most dangerous gravesite in the US resides in Arlington Cemetery
Richard McKinley was one of three men killed in America's first nuclear accident.
Greenland radars vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn
The early warning radars on Greenland are key to defending the U.S. against nuclear attack, but they're vulnerable to hypersonic missiles, critics warn.
By Michael Peck