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Polar protection measures put on ice
Shipping in icy waters is becoming more common
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has postponed until 2013 the development of environment protection guidelines to regulate shipping in polar waters. Environment groups have repeatedly expressed concern about the grave risks posed by increased shipping to the fragile ecosystems in the Arctic.
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Arctic COLD War? – The Russian Perspective
"Ships on ice", Spitzbergen 2010
A Russian research vessel accompanied by a nuclear-powered ice-breaker has set off for the Arctic on a 100 day mission to collect data to support the country’s bid to expand its continental Arctic shelf territory. There are 76 scientists on board.
I was interested to read the Russian view of the importance of the Arctic against the background of melting ice on the website of the Voice of Russia.
Comments deactivated Changing Arctic on Living Planet
Apologies for the scarce posts since I got back from Tromsö and Arctic Frontiers, but I have been busy.
Have a listen to the radio feature on the increasing business interest resulting from the climate changes in the Arctic on Living Planet
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