"Scientists in the US have presented one of the most dramatic forecasts yet for the disappearance of Arctic sea ice. Their latest modeling studies indicate northern polar waters could be ice-free in summers within just 5-6 years..." - BBC Science NewsIf true, this will have very interesting international ramifications. It will be interesting to watch Russia and Canada on this in the coming years.
Addendum-
"Only days after a Russian submarine planted a flag on the seabed at the North Pole, Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced plans for new military bases in Canada’s Northwest Territories..." -London Times
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