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Paul Nicklen is trying to reach everyone possible. Social media is a great way for him to reach his audience. Global warming is becoming an issue and everyone needs to know about it. There is no specific group of people that he is trying to target

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Nicklen's affiliation with National Geography

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Nicklen's affiliation with National Geography

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National Geographic is a great way for Paul Nicklen to spread the awareness. Nicklen has published 11 stories for National Geographic and even a book. They also use his photos and show what his goals are.

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A unique childhood among the Inuit in Canada's Arctic and a professional background as a biologist in the Northwest Territories gave Paul Nicklen the tools he needed to take on the most inhospitable places on our planet. Whether ice diving among leopard seals in Antarctica or covering hundreds of miles of terrain in minus 40°F temperatures, Paul has specialized in photographing polar regions since 1995. His images reflect a reverence for the creatures inhabiting such isolated and endangered environments, and he hopes to generate global awareness about wildlife issues through his work. Outdoor Photography Magazine voted him one of the 40 most influential nature photographers.

Paul has published over 20 stories for National Geographic magazine, mostly recently " Where Wildlife is in Charge" in the February 2018 issue. His latest book, Born to Ice, was published by TeNeues in September 2018. He has received more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, including the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the prestigious World Press Photo award for photojournalism. His TED2011 talk, as well as appearances on television shows such as Jeopardy and in YouTube videos, have thrust him into the popular culture spotlight.

He is a co-founder of the non-profit SeaLegacy, which raises awareness about ocean conservation. Through visual storytelling, SeaLegacy inspires millions of people to stand up for the pristine places threatened by climate change.

When not battling sub-zero temperatures, Paul makes his home on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, with fellow National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier.

Find out about upcoming programs andexpeditions with National Geographic photographers, orview more work by Paul Nicklen.

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Photographer Paul Nicklen Biography -- National Geographic

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A unique childhood among the Inuit in Canada's Arctic and a professional background as a biologist in the Northwest Territories gave Paul Nicklen the tools he needed to take on the most inhospitable places on our planet.

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National Geographic has a huge audience as it was ranked 7th largest publication in June 2012. A report shows that it has a total brand universe of 30.9 million. Paul Nicklen can reach out to so many more people because of National Geographic.

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NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2012) - The Audit Bureau of Circulations has released a Consolidated Media Report for National Geographic. The publication, which was ranked as the seventh largest in the U.S. in June 2012, is the largest magazine to present audited data about its cross-platform brand via a CMR.

The report shows audited data from National Geographic's total brand universe of 30.9 million, which includes print circulation, digital editions, apps, social media, websites and newsletters for the main edition as well as International, Worldwide and Traveler editions. For the first half of 2012, the total brand universe includes:

4.2 million print and digital editions for National Geographic

2.9 million app downloads for National Geographic International

19.4 million monthly unique visitors to NationalGeographic.com

11.7 million Facebook likes

2.7 million Twitter followers

5.5 million newsletter distribution

"We have always been innovators in real-world storytelling, in print, video and photography. New devices are allowing us to explore an exciting frontier that challenges us to re-imagine our storytelling in fresh ways that take advantage of our rich tradition and expertise," says Declan Moore, executive vice president, National Geographic publishing and digital media. "Digital editions have become the fastest growing piece of our business. Hundreds of thousands of people globally are sampling the digital edition and converting to paid subscribers. In addition to the audited numbers, National Geographic also currently reaches a global audience through its 33 local-language editions and the National Geographic Channel in 171 countries."

The report also details National Geographic's website statistics, price and downloads for its iPhone and iPad apps, and a chart that shows digital replica edition growth of 40 percent from January through June 2012. Additional statistics are available in the full report.

"We are excited to add National Geographic to the growing list of magazine brands that are choosing the CMR to show their advertisers and ad agencies data that's audited and trusted," said George Bartman, ABC vice president, marketing and sales. "This is a great example of an innovative magazine using an innovative report format to communicate the components of their cross-media brand."

Examples of previous magazine Consolidated Media Reports and more information are available on ABC's website.

About ABC
ABC is a forum of North America's leading magazine and newspaper publishers, advertisers and advertising agencies. The organization provides credible, verified information essential to the media buying and selling process. ABC maintains the world's foremost online database of audited circulation information and a growing array of readership, audience and website usage data. ABC's digital arm, ABC Interactive, is one of the world's leading independent auditors of websites and digital ad-based technology. To learn more, visit www.accessabc.com.

The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. National Geographic reflects the world through its magazines, television programs, films, music and radio, books, DVDs, maps, exhibitions, live events, school publishing programs, interactive media and merchandise. National Geographic magazine, the Society's official journal, published in English and 33 local-language editions, is read by more than 60 million people each month. The National Geographic Channel reaches 440 million households in 171 countries in 38 languages. National Geographic Digital Media receives more than 20 million visitors a month. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geography literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.

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National Geographic Shows 30.9 Million Worldwide Audience via Consolidated Media Report

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NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2012) - The Audit Bureau of Circulations has released a Consolidated Media Report for National Geographic. The publication, which was ranked as the seventh largest in the U.S.

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Almost all of Nicklen's post are pictures of animals, and a good amount are of polarbears. His pictures evoke strong emotions, and social media is a great way for him to share them. He also writes long captions to tell a message.

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This is Nicklen's website and it includes a brief biography of him, a collection of his pictures, and some articles. He is a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist. His work is very well-known because it creates a strong emotional connection with animals in terrible conditions. He has won over 30 awards for his photos.

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Paul uses his camera to reveal the nature of the changing polar regions due to the effects of a warming planet.

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Global warming is where the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in history. Global warming is caused by air pollutants being collected in the atmosphere and absorbing sunlight. Due to this, there are many terrible effects such as disruption of habitats.

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A: Since the Industrial Revolution, the global annual temperature has increased in total by a little more than 1 degree Celsius, or about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Between 1880-the year that accurate recordkeeping began-and 1980, it rose on average by 0.07 degrees Celsius (0.13 degrees Fahrenheit) every 10 years. Since 1981, however, the rate of increase has more than doubled: For the last 40 years, we've seen the global annual temperature rise by 0.18 degrees Celsius, or 0.32 degrees Fahrenheit, per decade.

The result? A planet that has never been hotter. Nine of the 10 warmest years since 1880 have occurred since 2005-and the 5 warmest years on record have all occurred since 2015. Climate change deniers have argued that there has been a "pause" or a "slowdown" in rising global temperatures, but numerous studies, including a 2018 paper published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, have disproved this claim. The impacts of global warming are already harming people around the world.

What causes global warming?

A: Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO ₂) and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the earth's surface. Normally this radiation would escape into space, but these pollutants, which can last for years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause the planet to get hotter. These heat-trapping pollutants-specifically carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and synthetic fluorinated gases-are known as greenhouse gases, and their impact is called the greenhouse effect.

How is global warming linked to extreme weather?

A: Scientists agree that the earth's rising temperatures are fueling longer and hotter heat waves, more frequent droughts, heavier rainfall, and more powerful hurricanes.

In 2015, for example, scientists concluded that a lengthy drought in California-the state's worst water shortage in 1,200 years-had been intensified by 15 to 20 percent by global warming. They also said the odds of similar droughts happening in the future had roughly doubled over the past century. And in 2016, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine announced that we can now confidently attribute some extreme weather events, like heat waves, droughts, and heavy precipitation, directly to climate change.

The impacts of global warming are being felt everywhere. Extreme heat waves have caused tens of thousands of deaths around the world in recent years. And in an alarming sign of events to come, Antarctica has lost nearly four trillion metric tons of ice since the 1990s. The rate of loss could speed up if we keep burning fossil fuels at our current pace, some experts say, causing sea levels to rise several meters in the next 50 to 150 years and wreaking havoc on coastal communities worldwide.

What are the other effects of global warming?

A: Each year scientists learn more about the consequences of global warming, and each year we also gain new evidence of its devastating impact on people and the planet. As the heat waves, droughts, and floods associated with climate change become more frequent and more intense, communities suffer and death tolls rise. If we're unable to reduce our emissions, scientists believe that climate change could lead to the deaths of more than 250,000 people around the globe every year and force 100 million people into poverty by 2030.

Global warming is already taking a toll on the United States. And if we aren't able to get a handle on our emissions, here's just a smattering of what we can look forward to:

Disappearing glaciers, early snowmelt, and severe droughts will cause more dramatic water shortages and continue to increase the risk of wildfires in the American West.

Rising sea levels will lead to even more coastal flooding on the Eastern Seaboard, especially in Florida, and in other areas such as the Gulf of Mexico.

Forests, farms, and cities will face troublesome new pests, heat waves, heavy downpours, and increased flooding. All of these can damage or destroy agriculture and fisheries.

Disruption of habitats such as coral reefs and alpine meadows could drive many plant and animal species to extinction.

Allergies, asthma, and infectious disease outbreaks will become more common due to increased growth of pollen-producing ragweed, higher levels of air pollution, and the spread of conditions favorable to pathogens and mosquitoes.

Though everyone is affected by climate change, not everyone is affected equally. Indigenous people, people of color, and the economically marginalized are typically hit the hardest. Inequities built into our housing, health care, and labor systems make these communities more vulnerable to the worst impacts of climate change-even though these same communities have done the least to contribute to it.

Where does the United States stand in terms of global-warming contributors?

A: In recent years, China has taken the lead in global-warming pollution, producing about 26 percent of all CO2 emissions. The United States comes in second. Despite making up just 4 percent of the world's population, our nation produces a sobering 13 percent of all global CO2 emissions-nearly as much as the European Union and India (third and fourth place) combined. And America is still number one, by far, in cumulative emissions over the past 150 years. As a top contributor to global warming, the United States has an obligation to help propel the world to a cleaner, safer, and more equitable future. Our responsibility matters to other countries, and it should matter to us, too.

Is the United States doing anything to prevent global warming?

A: We've started. But in order to avoid the worsening effects of climate change, we need to do a lot more-together with other countries-to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and transition to clean energy sources.

Despite the lack of cooperation from the Trump administration, local and state governments made great strides during this period through efforts like the American Cities Climate Challenge and ongoing collaborations like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Meanwhile, industry and business leaders have been working with the public sector, creating and adopting new clean-energy technologies and increasing energy efficiency in buildings, appliances, and industrial processes. Today the American automotive industry is finding new ways to produce cars and trucks that are more fuel efficient and is committing itself to putting more and more zero-emission electric vehicles on the road. Developers, cities, and community advocates are coming together to make sure that new affordable housing is built with efficiency in mind, reducing energy consumption and lowering electric and heating bills for residents. And renewable energy continues to surge as the costs associated with its production and distribution keep falling. In 2020 renewable energy sources such as wind and solar provided more electricity than coal for the very first time in U.S. history.

Is global warming too big a problem for me to help tackle?

A: No! While we can't win the fight without large-scale government action at the national level, we also can't do it without the help of individuals who are willing to use their voices, hold government and industry leaders to account, and make changes in their daily habits.

Wondering how you can be a part of the fight against global warming? Reduce your own carbon footprint by taking a few easy steps: Make conserving energy a part of your daily routine and your decisions as a consumer. When you shop for new appliances like refrigerators, washers, and dryers, look for products with the government's ENERGY STAR ® label; they meet a higher standard for energy efficiency than the minimum federal requirements. When you buy a car, look for one with the highest gas mileage and lowest emissions. You can also reduce your emissions by taking public transportation or carpooling when possible.

And while new federal and state standards are a step in the right direction, much more needs to be done. Voice your support of climate-friendly and climate change preparedness policies, and tell your representatives that equitably transitioning from dirty fossil fuels to clean power should be a top priority-because it's vital to building healthy, more secure communities.

You don't have to go it alone, either. Movements across the country are showing how climate action can build community, be led by those on the front lines of its impacts, and create a future that's equitable and just for all.

This story was originally published on March 11, 2016 and has been updated with new information and links.

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Nicklen talks a lot about his experiences he had with animals. He clearly is an expert at what he is talking about since he has physically been with the animals. Through his TED talk, he motivates the audience to do something about these animals. He spreads awareness and is a strong advocator.

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Paul Nicklen photographs the creatures of the Arctic and Antarctic, generating global awareness about wildlife in these isolated and endangered environments.

Why you should listen

Paul Nicklen grew up one of only a few non-Inuit in an Inuit settlement on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada -- a childhood that taught him the patience, stamina and respect for nature required for his beat in the frigid climes of Earth's polar regions. Best known for his vivid and intimate wildlife photos for National Geographic, Nicklen started out a biologist in the Northwest Territories, gathering data on such species as lynx, grizzlies, and polar bears. Today he bridges the gap between scientific research and the public, showing how fragile and fast-changing habitats are profoundly affecting wildlife.

During the course of his workday Nicklen regularly comes face-to-face with fantastic creatures: narwhals, Arctic foxes, elephant seals, and more. His most amazing experience? An underwater encounter with a leopard seal who for four days tried to feed him penguins through the "mouth" of his lens.

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"When you get in the water with a wild animal, you're essentially giving yourself to that animal because, as humans, we're quite helpless and vulnerable in the water. You're at the seal's mercy. You're at the predator's mercy." - Paul Nicklen, National Geographic

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This post first appeared at BillMoyers.com. In the summer of 2014, one of the world's top nature photographers was on an expedition in the far north to document the changing Arctic. Paul Nicklen was sailing around Svalbard, an archipelago halfway between Scandinavia and the North Pole. The largely uninhabited land sees 24 hours of sunlight [...]

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You have JavaScript disabled Paul Nicklen photographs the creatures of the Arctic and Antarctic, generating global awareness about wildlife in these isolated and endangered environments. Paul Nicklen grew up one of only a few non-Inuit in an Inuit settlement on Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada -- a childhood that taught him the patience, stamina and respect for nature required for his beat in the frigid climes of Earth's polar regions.

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Paul Nicklen takes photos of animals in the Arctic and Antartica. He has many great stories and experiences with these animals and took extraordinary photos. He is very brave too, as he has dived underwater to take his photos.

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Paul Nicklen: Animal tales from icy wonderlands

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Diving under the Antarctic ice to get close to the much-feared leopard seal, photographer Paul Nicklen found an extraordinary new friend. Share his hilarious, passionate stories of the polar wonderlands, illustrated by glorious images of the animals who live on and under the ice.

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Paul Nicklen's main purpose of his photos are to spread awareness about a very disregarded, but dangerous and serous issue. He uses his photos to create a pathos argument so that people will be motivated to help out with the cause.

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The Arctic currently are showing no signs of returning to its original frozen region many years ago. Almost everything is being harmed: The air, water, land, and ice. This is why these animals are suffering and even dying.