Arctic Environmental Issues and Policies

The video explores the Arctic's untapped resources, highlighting the geopolitical tensions and economic interests surrounding oil and gas exploitation. It discusses the balance between cooperation and conflict among Arctic nations, the environmental impact of resource extraction, and the role of Indigenous communities. The video also examines international efforts for sustainable development and the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, particularly between NATO and Russia.

What is the primary concern regarding the resources beneath the Arctic ice?

• They are not valuable enough.

• They are too difficult to access.

• They could worsen global warming.

• They are already fully exploited.

What was the main achievement of the MOSAIC mission?

• Building new research stations.

• Establishing new shipping routes.

• Proving that international cooperation is possible.

• Discovering new oil reserves.

Which country has the largest Arctic coastline?

• Canada

• Russia

• United States

• Norway

Which country is a major investor in Russia's Arctic oil projects?

• China

• Canada

• Norway

• United States

What is the 'Polar Silk Road'?

• A tourist attraction in Greenland.

• A series of oil pipelines.

• A network of railways and highways.

• A new shipping route through the Arctic.

What is a significant risk of increased marine traffic in the Arctic?

• Improved communication systems.

• Decreased oil prices.

• Increased pollution and ecosystem disruption.

• More efficient shipping routes.

What is a potential consequence of oil spills in the Arctic?

• Improved water quality.

• Increased fish populations.

• Disruption of the food chain.

• Enhanced tourism.

What is a major environmental concern associated with heavy fuel oil used by ships?

• It is banned worldwide.

• It causes black carbon pollution.

• It is too expensive.

• It is not effective in cold climates.

What is the role of the Arctic Council?

• To establish military bases.

• To enforce international laws.

• To promote sustainable development and environmental protection.

• To manage oil drilling operations.

What is a proposed solution to prevent Arctic oil and gas extraction?

• Increasing military presence.

• Creating a global compensation fund.

• Expanding shipping routes.

• Building more pipelines.