US Oil Firm’s Bid to Drill for Oil in Arctic Hits Snag: A Lack of Sea Ice – The Guardian
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Article Synopsis – “Plans to establish the first oil drilling operation in US Arctic waters have hit an ironic snag – a lack of sea ice caused by rapid warming in the region.” Reversing an Obama-era ban on Arctic drilling, the Trump Administration approved the first federal drilling project off of Alaska’s north coast last month. Oil companies that rely upon shoreline ice for drilling platforms will likely face “significant challenges as the growing season shortens”, with the melting of permafrost and coastal erosion also hampering projects. To read the actual article click here.