Posted on 03/04/2026 3:26:08 PM PST by Libloather
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Fisherman Helgi Áargil no longer knows what to expect on Greenland ‘s fjords, where he spends up to five days at a time on his boat with his dog, Molly, and the ever-changing northern lights in the sky as company.
Last year, his boat got stuck in ice that broke off the nearby glacier. This year, it’s been very wet instead. His income is just as unpredictable. An outing could bring him around 100,000 Danish kroner (about $15,700), or nothing at all.
The Arctic’s rapidly changing climate is bringing more questions for Greenland, the semiautonomous territory of Denmark that’s been shaken by U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in owning it.
While Trump’s approach to Greenland has shifted, the world has been unable to slow the effects of climate change. The Arctic is warming faster than any other region in the world, driven by the burning of oil, gas and coal.
What that means for the fishing industry that largely drives Greenland’s economy is unknown. Fishing accounts for up to 95% of exports, many to the territory’s biggest market, China, along with the United States, Japan and Europe.
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Better sell now before the price drops.
Stop complaining and enjoy the warmness ,LOL
What that means for the fishing industry that largely drives Greenland’s economy is unknown
IOW, there’s no basis for this article. Just fear mongering.
"Reported" if though its not just an opinion.
Pretty soon they can be farmers and ranchers in the new lush Greenland.
Every fisherman throughout history has always enjoyed perfectly uniform and predictable weather and sea conditions. Up until now.
Vote for Greenland to become a US territory...get $1,000,000 tax free)...get US citizenship...and your worries are over. Or you can wait a few years to become a colony of Russia or Red China.
Lost me when they said the rising temps were caused by burning oil. Gas. And coal.
“Pretty soon they can be farmers and ranchers in the new lush Greenland.”
just like when greenland earned it’s name during the medieval warming period, and the vikings made a go of it there until things reverted back to a cooler state ...
“An outing could bring him around 100,000 Danish kroner (about $15,700), or nothing at all.” I hope the outing brings more than that in the future.
^^^ what he said ^^^
Nice propaganda piece.
Right now, they’re a colony of the EUSSR.
Add a one week all-expense-paid stay at the Trump Hotel or resort of your choice with half-off coupons for many associated businesses. You’ll be fishing in style in your custom-tailored Armani suit and be the envy of your village.
Just suggestions to wear them down.
95% of their economy because it’s too frigid for anything else.
pining for Greenland‘s fjords
Meanwhile, in New England there was a major cold spell. In Florida, a few weeks ago, we had freeze warnings. I call BS...
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