Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

This report discusses the diminishment of Arctic sea ice, the ensuing increase in human activities in the Arctic, and concerns about the region's future. It provides overviews of: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endang...

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Main Author: O'Rourke, Ronald
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. 2012
Subjects:
Environmental protection
Animals
Natural resources
Endangered species > Arctic regions
International law
Sovereignty > Arctic regions
Energy
Petroleum
Natural gas
Minerals
Mines and mineral resources
Defense policy
Military operations > Arctic regions
Arctic
Sea ice
Online Access:http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc122198/
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Animals
Natural resources
Endangered species -- Arctic regions
International law
Sovereignty -- Arctic regions
Energy
Petroleum
Natural gas
Minerals
Mines and mineral resources
Defense policy
Military operations -- Arctic regions
spellingShingle Environmental protection
Animals
Natural resources
Endangered species -- Arctic regions
International law
Sovereignty -- Arctic regions
Energy
Petroleum
Natural gas
Minerals
Mines and mineral resources
Defense policy
Military operations -- Arctic regions
O'Rourke, Ronald
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
topic_facet Environmental protection
Animals
Natural resources
Endangered species -- Arctic regions
International law
Sovereignty -- Arctic regions
Energy
Petroleum
Natural gas
Minerals
Mines and mineral resources
Defense policy
Military operations -- Arctic regions
description This report discusses the diminishment of Arctic sea ice, the ensuing increase in human activities in the Arctic, and concerns about the region's future. It provides overviews of: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered Arctic species; and increased military operations in the Arctic could cause the region in coming years to become an arena of international cooperation, competition, or conflict.
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