http://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/aug/18/arctic-northern-sea-route-map
This link shows the Arctic northern sea route that will open up (through ice melt) during our (northern hemisphere) summer if the current climate change continues....
What are the negatives of this...
Well polar bears, indigenous Inuit cultural practices damaged, mineral exploitation increase and ensuing arguments over whose land it is...
Positives-
Decreased shipping times from Far east to Europe, cheaper transport costs, cheaper goods for us over here, more shipping= more goods transported,
Any other positives or negatives you can think of?
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