Tensions Over Arctic Oil & Gas Flashcards

1
Q

why is their tensions

A

Area is beyond the EEZ of Canada, the USA, Russia and Denmark.
Demand for oil ang gas is increasing as its non-renewable.
Global warming making it more accessible.

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tension examples

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since 2007 military patrols, Russia placed their placed,

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3
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environmental tensions

A

oil spills
risk to indigenous people
risk to fragile ecosystem

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4
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how much oil and gas does the arctic have

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13% worlds oil

30% worlds undiscovered gas

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