Opinion The Arctic Ocean Should Be Protected, Not Exploited
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Instead of imposing the same industrial model on the Arctic Ocean that has tragically failed the rest of the world, we need a new protective approach to this unique region, and soon.
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Drilling for Oil in Alaska, as World Scrambles for Arctic Riches
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15 Brave Organisations Fighting To Save Our Oceans
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Exploring the Arctic Ocean: The agreement that protects an unknown ecosystem
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Protecting Lands: Creating an Arctic Sanctuary - Greenpeace USA
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Why we should put a freeze on Arctic militarization
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The Future of the Arctic - Climate & Environment at Imperial
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Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls
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Arctic chill: western nations fear China and Russia will exploit regional tensions
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Opinion, The Arctic Ocean Should Be Protected, Not Exploited
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Now is the time to protect the Arctic
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The Implications of U.S. Policy Stagnation toward the Arctic Region
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China's strategic interest in the Arctic goes beyond economics