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This ebook looks at the commercial opportunities held within the Arctic's icy plains, together with the attendant environmental threats and challenges to the traditional way of life of the indigenous peoples of the region. The chilly waters off Alaska, Siberia and Greenland have all been earmarked for new energy exploration. Mega-mines, such as the Mary river ore deposits in Canada and 300 miles inside the Arctic Circle, are being prepared for exploitation.
This is a topic that can only become more headline-dominating and controversial, and this collection of Guardian writing provides an indispensable overview of an increasingly pressing matter.
"Terry Macalister's insightful collection of essays is a real call to arms for those shocked by the complacency of our political leaders and the failure to stem the corporate pillage of natural resources." Caroline Lucas MP
Polar Opposites: Opportunities and threats in the Arctic is available for Kindle priced at £2.56 and as an iBook for £2.99.
