As Canada takes Arctic Council helm, experts stress north's vulnerability to spills, emergencies
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 01:00
in Earth & Climate
As leadership of the Arctic Council passes from Sweden to Canada May 15, experts say it is crucial that northern nations strengthen response capabilities to shipping-related accidents foreseen in newly-opened northern waters, as well as to more-common local emergencies such as floods, forest fires and rescue situations.