May 6, 2020
Abstract Nations surrounding the Arctic are currently submitting claims to extend their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), and the Russian Federation is one of the claimants that wishes to extend their
May 6, 2020
Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded in 1949 to protect Europe from the Soviet Union by integrating European militaries with each other and with those of the
May 6, 2020
Scientists have discovered global climate change, identified its human origins, and are forecasting the consequences for every corner of the globe. There is overwhelming consensus about the facts underpinning our
June 28, 2019
As human activities continue to develop, Earth’s climate is changing faster than ever before. The temperatures of Earth’s surface continue to rise, and emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases are a
June 28, 2019
The prospect of oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) raises concern that the industry will transform and harm the pristine Arctic ecosystem and its Indigenous inhabitants (Bourne).
June 27, 2019
Through all the research on the impacts of polar north shipping, it is essential for the International Maritime Organization to tighten their policies regarding trading ships traveling through Arctic waters.
June 27, 2019
The Arctic Ocean is opening up: sea ice is diminishing and access is increasing. The extent of summer sea ice has been decreasing by about 13% per decade since the
June 27, 2019
Throughout our class, we have learned a great deal about the Arctic Indigenous communities. Within this, we have learned how climate change is affecting the overall health of communities, and
June 27, 2019
There is general consensus that Arctic research is insufficient in many areas. One notable area is the relative lack of data on Arctic wildlife populations, a subject that is vastly
June 27, 2019
The IMO (International Maritime Organization) provides a framework for ships in terms of safety, security, and the environment. It is important to have consistency in ships, as people use boats