Churchill, Canada, adapts to more frequent polar bear visits due to climate change, balancing tourism and safety.

In Churchill, Canada, known as the "polar bear capital of the world," residents coexist with polar bears, a relationship bolstered by tourism that brings in over $7 million annually. Climate change has led to more frequent bear sightings as sea ice diminishes, but the town's polar bear alert program ensures safety. Despite past incidents, there have been no recent attacks, and the community embraces the bears as integral to their economy and identity.

November 16, 2024
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