Oil from the Arctic: Is it time for an Arctic Treaty?
An oil spill would have drastic consequences for the pristine Arctic environment
Given the increased interest in drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic as the area becomes more accessible in a changing climate, concern is also growing about the dangers an accident could pose to the fragile environment of the “high North”. An editorial in the publication NATURE argues that we need a binding agreement like the Antarctic Treaty to protect the Arctic from pollution.
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February 7, 2012 | 12:57 pm
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