Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Description:
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress such as: Arctic sovereignty claims; commercial shipping through the Arctic; Arctic oil, gas, and mineral exploration; endangered Arctic species; and increased military operations in the Arctic that could cause the region in coming years to become an arena of international cooperation or competition. The FY2019 budget request for arctic research is included.
Date:
April 24, 2018
Creator:
O'Rourke, Ronald
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department