Natural Wonders – Artic Rush – The World’s Last Great Territory Harry Pritchettt

The white icy blanket encircling the North Pole is likely
to recede in the next few decades and as the Arctic ice
thaws, it is predicted that we will witness the last great land
grab in human history with far reaching consequences for the
world’s economy, the environment and for the millions who live in
the region. Against a backdrop of dramatic visuals, local Inuit leaders,
reindeer herders, polar scientists, environmental leaders and big
thinkers present their concerns for the land which millions call home.
With the probable evolution of a new ocean among other things to
consider, “Arctic Rush” explores the fascinating possibilities and issues
that climate change has raised