Light is one of the essential elements for the synthesis of vitamin D by the skin. Sunset in Nunavik. Image: Martin Tuchschere / Wikimedia Commons A new study has just documented an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency in the villages and communities of northern Canada....
The communities of Nunavik (here, the village of Akulivik) are grappling with major climate issues. A C$ 3.5 million grant has just been allocated to the Kativik Regional Government to deal with effects. (Photo: Chouch, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons) The...
Polar bears are under increasing pressure due to climate change and are coming ashore more frequently because sea ice is often absent. In search of food, they sometimes come into settlements, which can lead to conflicts with the local people. Photo: Dr Michael Wenger...
