Report: Arctic Oil Spill Readiness Virtually Nonexistent

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By Farron CousinsApr 24, 2014, 2:16 pm54 pts
Sea ice in the Arctic Circle is currently melting at a pace far greater than scientists had originally projected. While this is bad news for the planet — sea ice helps reflect the sun’s rays and keeps the arctic cooler — it has created new paths for the oil industry to exploit the resources hidden deep…

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