Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

• Main Authors: O'Rourke, Ronald, Comay, Laura B., Folger, Peter, Frittelli, John, Humphries, Marc, Leggett, Jane A., Ramseur, Jonathan L., Sheikh, Pervaze A., Upton, Harold F.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. 2018
• Subjects: Endangered species; Environmental protection; International law; Natural resources; Arctic
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1393637/

This report provides background on issues affecting the Arctic region on a large number of topics including research, policy, and governance of the region. It also outlines specific issues for Congressional consideration such as transportation, pollution, affects on people and animals, and geopolitical concerns.