Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress

O' ; Rourke, Ronald

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Environmental protection;    Animals;    Natural resources;    Endangered species -- Arctic regions;    International law;   

RP-ID  :  R41153
RP-ID  :  R41153_2012Apr05

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress, including sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered species; and increased military operations in the region.It includes background information on the region and on a variety of issues for which Congress may want to consider legislation.