EQ3 Flashcards
When does the EU aim to be carbon neutral?
2030
How large is Apple’s global profit?
It is higher than the bottom 50 countries GDP combined.
How much coal is China currently consuming?
1/3 of the global consumption of coal.
Who has stakes in the arctic?
Denmark, Russia, The USA, China, Canada, and Norway.
How many nautical miles constitutes as a country’s offshore territory?
200 nautical miles.
What is the water beyond the 200 nautical mile point called?
‘common waters’ ‘international waters’
Why can some countries argue that they have territory in the Arctic?
Some countries argue that because they have a continental shelf, they have territory in the arctic.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Fishing
Norway is responsible for the world’s largest fishing exports. Therefore, they want more land to fish in.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Hunting
Some indigenous people in Alaska need whale meat in order to feed their population. Therefore, they have a much higher chance of catching whales if they have a larger area to fish in.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Tourism
Dog sledding in Russia is an extra source of income in the adventure tourism sector.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Forestry
Canada made $39.6 billion from timber exports in 2003.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Mining
Cryolite has been mined to extinction in Canada. Therefore, a larger area to mine means a possible alternative solution for the glass and enamel industries.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Shipping
All countries want a stake in the ‘Northern Passage’ route of shipping, even China.
Why do countries want territory in the arctic? - Military
the USA has 6 nuclear warheads positioned in the Arctic. 1 in Greenland, and the other 5 in Alaska.
Why did Russia invade Ukraine in 2022?
It is possible that Russia felt threatened by the growing number of members of the EU such as Poland and Slovakia joining in 2004. Russia claims it wants to ‘de-nazify’ Ukraine. Ukraine has a £15 billion farming industry.