The Arctic Melt: Oil Rush at the Top of the World

The Arctic is melting, setting off a scramble among countries and corporations to tap into the vast natural resources believed to lie below the ocean floor. GroundTruth examines this complex geopolitical puzzle — and the potential risks and rewards of an unprecedented opportunity.

This Special Report, produced by The GroundTruth Project, appeared on GlobalPost.com in 2012.

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Arctic melt opens door for big oil’s next boom

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US far behind in race for Arctic assets

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