Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, including sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered species; and increased military operations in the region. It includes background information on the region and o...

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Bibliographic Details
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
Online Access:http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc97986/
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Summary:This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, including sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered species; and increased military operations in the region. It includes background information on the region and on a variety of issues for which Congress may want to consider legislation.

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