Changes in the Arctic

"The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has

heightened interest in, and concerns about, the region’s future. The United States, by virtue of

Alaska, is an Arctic country and has substantial interests in the region. On May 10, 2013, the

Obama Administration released a national strategy document for the Arctic region. On January

30, 2014, the Obama Administration released an implementation plan for this strategy..."Arctic