Swiss Camp, Finally!
Several months ago, Chairman Markey met with Dr. Konrad Steffan, one of the world's premier experts on global warming in Greenland. Dr. Steffan told the Chairman about his long days on the ice, spending many weeks in snow-submerged tents full of electronic equipment. But Dr. Steffan and his colleagues know it's all worth it, as the measurements they make are alerting the world to problems with our Arctic climate engine.
After several weather delays, Chairman Markey, Speaker Pelosi and others on the trip finally made it to this vital scientific outpost yesterday, sending back these photos.
Swiss Camp, Greenland
Down the hatch
Chairman Markey and Speaker Pelosi listen to Dr. Steffen and others describe the rapid movement and thinning of the of the Greenland ice cap brought on by an increase in global warming.
Dr. Steffen, Dr. Jay Zwally and colleagues
Chairman Markey had this to say about the meeting: "It's one thing to hear about the problem when we're in Washington, but seeing Greenland up close and seeing the impressive, grueling scientific work these scholars are doing makes you realize the importance of their sacrifice, and the urgency to act to cut heat-trapping emissions all over the world. It may be cold up here now, but Dr. Steffen and his colleagues are supplying information that will really put the heat on those who still think global warming is something we can wish away."
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