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Greenland

The world's largest island is a mineral-rich, autonomous territory of Denmark. Because of its proximity to the Arctic region, Greenland has had a front-row seat to global climate change as temperatures rise.

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January 8, 2025

Germany, France criticize Donald Trump's Greenland threats

January 7, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland amid father's interest

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Donald Trump Jr. makes private visit to Greenland

Donald Trump Jr. makes private visit to Greenland

Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland comes after his father reiterated his interest in the autonomous Danish territory.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 202501:20 min
People hold up a protest banner in Greenland

Greenland women seek justice over forced contraception

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In the late 1960s, Danish doctors forcibly inserted intrauterine devices into young women to slow population growth.
Human RightsJune 16, 202404:43 min
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Climate change and the village at the end of the world

Climate change and the village at the end of the world

Ittoqotoormiit in the east of Greenland is likely the most remote village in the world.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 15, 20239 images
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Why is the ice melting so fast?

Why is the ice melting so fast?

Due to climate change, ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic are shedding triple the ice they were 30 years ago.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 10, 2023
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