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.
2
Q
tension examples
A
since 2007 military patrols, Russia placed their placed,
3
Q
environmental tensions
A
oil spills
risk to indigenous people
risk to fragile ecosystem
4
Q
how much oil and gas does the arctic have
A
13% worlds oil
30% worlds undiscovered gas
