Lecture

Industrial Impact on the Arctic

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This lecture explores the rise of industrialism in the Arctic region, examining its impact on the environment, Indigenous populations, and early industrial development in areas like Fenno-Scandia and the Soviet Russian North. It also delves into the consequences of the Second World War on Arctic industrialism and the marginalization of Indigenous communities due to early industrial activities.

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