US Arctic Research Commission

USAEE Updates: For Arctic Accidents, Not If, But When

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Exxon Valdez Oil Disaster 15 Years Later

With all the great speakers and presentations at the USAEE /IAEE North American Conference in Anchorage this week, it’s hard to pick and choose among so many well-expressed ideas. Our USAEE updates represent just a few of our favorite quotes from the ongoing events.   Oil and gas operations always come with risk. When accidents happen,… Keep reading →

 /  Published August 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM

US Lagging on Law of the Sea: What It Stands to Lose

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International Ice Patrol Searches Atlantic For Icebergs

The US is the only country with an Arctic coastline that has not yet ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty, which could put it at a disadvantage in laying claim to what could be substantial resources on its outer continental shelf. The Law of the Sea Treaty – or more formally, the United Nations… Keep reading →

 /  Published July 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM