Johanna Eurich, APRN ContributorThis year, the sea ice in the Arctic Ocean retreated, opening up routes for shipping along almost its entire coast. That could lead to less expensive offshore oil development in the Arctic and shorter, cheaper shipping routes. In this first of a two part series, Johanna Eurich looks at the safety of oil production in icy waters.Download Audio (MP3)
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