People in Clyde River, Nunavut, are hoping a bit of star power will push their battle against seismic testing into the spotlight. British actress Emma Thompson called her visit to small hamlet a "remarkable journey" as she looked to raise awareness about the community's Supreme Court battle over seismic testing in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait. Thompson square dances at the Clyde River community centre. (submitted by Greenpeace)She described the landscape as "epic," the flora "very Scottish," noting similarities between the lowlands in Clyde River with her home in the hills of Scotland. "It's not just about the community," Thompson said.

Source: CBC News August 28, 2016 10:52 UTC