Monthly Archives: May 2010

By Libby Casey

Mapping the ocean and what lies beneath is especially challenging in the arctic, where ice jams the sea.  But as the north warms and ice-melt opens up water-ways, countries are competing to know more about the sea bed – especially about potential oil and gas deposits.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Twenty-five people turned out in Washington today to speak on the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service is taking public comments as is prepares to update its comprehensive plan for the Refuge, which was last completed more than two decades ago.  Continue reading →