As ice cap melts, militaries vie for Arctic edge
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 03:00
in Earth & Climate
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) -- To the world's military leaders, the debate over climate change is long over. They are preparing for a new kind of Cold War in the Arctic, anticipating that rising temperatures there will open up a treasure trove of resources, long-dreamed-of sea lanes and a slew of potential conflicts....