The Arctic Garden

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    In a continuing conversation about the future of the Arctic, host Peter Neill shares his concerns about the disconnect between a strong commitment to Arctic conservation and sustainability and the Arctic as a place for inevitable economic development. And he asks, why would we put the Arctic at risk? Why should we drill there? Why should we disrupt the sea floor and natural systems? And finally, what is the true value of the Arctic?

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USCG cutter Healy in the Arctic. Courtesy of Mathis/NOAA.

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< Arctic Circle Assembly
< World Wildlife Fund Global | The Arctic

 

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