As The Arctic Opens Up, The U.S. Is Down To A Single Icebreaker : Parallels : NPR
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Melting ice means more of the Arctic is accessible to exploration and shipping, and countries are racing to establish a presence. But they still need heavy icebreakers, and the U.S. is falling behind.
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Research Ship Attaches To Arctic Ice To Study Changing Climate : NPR
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The melting Arctic gets a U.S. ambassador and an influx of military cash : NPR
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CQ Researcher - Future of the Arctic
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Research Ship Attaches To Arctic Ice To Study Changing Climate : NPR
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Arctic Warming Unlocking A Fabled Waterway : NPR
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U.S. icebreaker gap with Russia a growing concern as Arctic 'cold war' heats up - Washington Times
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CQ Researcher - Future of the Arctic
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As The Arctic Opens Up, The U.S. Is Down To A Single Icebreaker : Parallels : NPR
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The melting Arctic gets a U.S. ambassador and an influx of military cash : NPR
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Analysis, Arctic Sea Ice News and Analysis
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Climate change is causing dramatic impacts in the Arctic, report finds : NPR
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Is the United States Having an 'Arctic Moment' on Icebreaker Acquisition?
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Failure to Prioritize Arctic Has Left America Vulnerable to Adversaries