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The Arctic Melt: Oil Rush at the Top of the World

Economics

Analysis: The Arctic Council, lead sled dog of the High North

GlobalPost

October 04, 2012

Analysis: As the Arctic gains geopolitical importance, the Council is in prime position to regulate it.

Economics

Arctic resource rush changes view near top of the world

GlobalPost

October 04, 2012

GlobalPost's Charles Sennott traveled to Wainwright, Alaska, to find out what's at stake as the oil companies move in.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Arctic melt opens door for big oil's next boom

GlobalPost

October 04, 2012

Climate change has enabled companies like Shell to pursue previously inaccessible resources.

Business, Economics and Jobs

US far behind in race for Arctic assets

GlobalPost

October 04, 2012

Trillions of dollars are on the line — and not just in corporate profits. America risks losing out on huge government revenues as it fails to engage in the Arctic.

Business, Economics and Jobs

For a poor Alaskan village, oil could change everything

GlobalPost

October 04, 2012

This traditional Eskimo community stands to make a fortune, but at what cost?

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