Fred Gransville

How Politicians and Corporations Are Sacrificing the Arctic—And Our Future—For Profit

"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity." —John Muir.

The Arctic as Earth's Sacred Wild

The Arctic is not a frontier—it is a sanctuary. Its pristine tundras, icy fjords, and sentient glaciers are not dead matter but living memory, regulating global currents, oxygen flows, and the planet's emotional register. For centuries, the Arctic stood as a distant sentinel, immune to the immediacies of profit and pillage. No longer. As the Arctic warms four times faster than the global average (Park et al., 2022), this last wild sanctuary is now ground zero in the war between survival and short-term extraction.

The signs are everywhere: record-shattering Greenland ice loss (NASA, 2024), +20°C winter anomalies at the North Pole (The Guardian, 2025) and collapsing glaciers triggering seismic pulses around the globe (Le Monde, 2024). What was once considered inviolable is now being sold off to the highest bidder—sliced, drilled, melted, and militarized. This article traces the plunder of the Arctic, exposing the politicians and profiteers behind the assault, and offers a blueprint for resistance before the last glacier falls.

I.              The Glaciers Are Dying—And They Are Taking Us With Them

A. The Great Collapse: Greenland's Last Stand

In the icy wilderness of Greenland, glaciers, ancient sentinels of the Earth, are collapsing at a never-before-seen pace. These ice giants, built over millennia, have become symbols of stability, holding vast amounts of water that govern global sea levels. However, as of 2023, Greenland has lost over 267 billion tons of ice—an amount so staggering that the entire island's mass is now contributing to sea-level rise at an accelerating rate. The numbers are grim, but they fail to capture the devastating enormity of the event. Greenland's glaciers are collapsing into the sea, creating cascading impacts across the world's ecosystems, economies, and future stability.

The collapse is not just scientific data but a harbinger of what will come. In 2023, the Greenland Ice Sheet saw its largest-ever melt event in recorded history. Satellite data shows an ice mass loss that has doubled in recent years, and it is clear that we are witnessing not an anomaly but the beginning of a global crisis. Greenland's ice has been a critical player in maintaining the Earth's delicate balance in terms of temperature regulation and sea level stability. As ice sheets disintegrate, they release massive amounts of fresh water into the ocean, altering currents, weather systems, and even the planet's gravity.

However, what makes these ice sheets dangerous is their unstoppable momentum. Once a glacier starts to collapse, the process snowballs. The ice's loss increases sea-level rise, which further accelerates warming. This is a vicious cycle that will change our world forever. However, the global response has been shockingly tepid.

According to NASA (2024), Greenland is losing more ice than any other region, contributing approximately 4.5mm to annual sea-level rise. By 2100, this could mean as much as 1 meter of sea-level rise, displacing millions of people from coastlines worldwide, including many of the most vulnerable communities. Imagine Miami, Shanghai, or New York City swallowed by the ocean. Sea-level rise is not a distant nightmare; it's a forecast grounded in scientific projections.

The cause of this disaster? Fossil fuel extraction in the Arctic. Oil companies continue to pump billions into drilling projects in the Arctic, further accelerating the global warming that causes these ice masses to melt. Nevertheless, the absolute horror lies in that these projects still have no absolute halt despite all the warning signs. Politicians, many of whom are heavily funded by oil giants like Shell, Exxon, and TotalEnergies, disregard the clear and present danger facing our climate. Greenland's glaciers, as they disintegrate, are not just sinking into the ocean; they are sinking us all into a climate apocalypse.

B. Sea Level Surge: The Drowned Cities

Imagine this: Venice, New York, Mumbai, and Jakarta—all cities with millions of residents—being swallowed by rising seas. This Oceanic Event is not speculative fiction but the inevitable consequence of unchecked climate change. Every year, Greenland's glaciers add over 267 billion tons of ice to the ocean, accelerating sea-level rise at an alarming rate. The IPCC (2023) predicts that, if current trends continue, we could see a 1-meter rise in sea level by 2100, which could displace 200 million people globally. The true magnitude of this destruction is not just about water levels; it is about the loss of culture, history, and livelihoods. Coastal cities, rich and poor alike, are on the front lines.

This sea-level surge is not just about rising water—it is about destroying entire ways of life. The Marsh Arabs of Iraq, displaced by desertification, and the Maldivian people, already migrating to higher ground, are the tip of the iceberg. Their homes, heritage, and identity are vanishing into the sea, lost to a crisis exacerbated by fossil fuel extraction. In Bangladesh, entire villages are sinking into the ocean, with climate refugees becoming the first of many millions who will be displaced as the oceans reclaim more land. However, for these communities, it is not just about losing land—it is about losing everything.

However, the corporate forces behind this crisis continue their march. Shell, Exxon, and others have doubled down on Arctic drilling. At the same time, politicians, many of whom receive millions in campaign contributions from these corporations, continue to sign off on policies that sacrifice entire communities to keep the oil flowing. The Arctic is melting at an accelerating rate, and every inch lost comes at the expense of those living on the frontlines. This is not just about polar bears losing their homes; it is also about people losing their homes.

The world's wealthiest nations are complicit, supporting these oil giants and their rapacious appetite for profit. It is a moral betrayal that must be stopped.

C. A Betrayal of Stewardship: The Climate Hypocrisy

World leaders proclaim their commitment to stopping climate change in the halls of the United Nations, at international climate summits, and behind closed doors in government boardrooms. They make empty promises, declare "green new deals," and propose non-binding resolutions. At the same time, deep-pocketed oil tycoons continue their Arctic conquest, all under the guise of "energy security" or "economic development."

However, beneath the facade lies the ugly truth: politicians profited from this destruction. In the United States, drilling projects like the Willow Master Development Plan continue despite massive opposition from Indigenous groups, climate activists, and the scientific community. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (2025) greenlit a proposal that opens up Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to fossil fuel exploration—violating promises made to Indigenous tribes and sacrificing one of the last pristine ecosystems on Earth.

Meanwhile, the global oil industry makes record profits by pushing these unsustainable extraction methods forward. In 2025, Shell reported a staggering $15 billion in profits—profits made from the blood of the Arctic and the exploitation of its people and land. Governments bow to these corporate forces, ignoring the precise science and the growing climate crisis.

The betrayal is not just ecological—it is ethical. Indigenous communities like the Gwich'in have been fighting for decades to protect their land from corporate greed. Their message is clear: "We will not allow our homeland to be turned into an oil field for foreign profits."

Yet, these voices continue to be silenced, drowned out by the billions of dollars spent on lobbying and influence. The people who should be protecting the Arctic—the people whose ancestors have lived there for thousands of years—are the ones being ignored. The politicians and corporations who claim to act in the public's interest are doing nothing more than fueling the destruction of our world.

II. The Vultures Circle: Who is Destroying the Arctic?

A. The Politicians: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Peril

In the corridors of power, the Arctic is being sold off piece by piece. Leaders tout "energy dominance" and economic growth, but the planet bears the cost. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management's 2025 decision to approve the Willow Master Development Plan in Alaska is a stark example. This project is expected to produce 180,000 barrels of oil daily at its peak, contributing approximately 263 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions over 30 years. Despite global pledges to reduce fossil fuel dependence, such projects continue to receive political backing, often influenced by substantial campaign contributions from the fossil fuel industry.apnews.com

B. The Multinational Raiders: Profit Over Planet

Oil Titans: Companies like Shell, Exxon, and TotalEnergies are aggressively pursuing Arctic drilling opportunities. These operations threaten local ecosystems and contribute significantly to global climate change. The Arctic supplies roughly 10% of its oil and 25% of its natural gas, mostly from onshore sources. Increasing production worsens the climate challenges already affecting the region .arcticwwf.org.

Mining Giants: The rush for rare earth minerals in the Arctic is another pressing concern. While these minerals are essential for renewable energy technologies, their extraction in the Arctic can have devastating environmental impacts. Mining operations can pollute rivers, marine coastal environments, and landscapes, threatening biodiversity and Indigenous ways of life .arcticwwf.org.

Shipping Conglomerates: Opening new Arctic shipping routes due to melting sea ice presents additional risks. Increased vessel traffic leads to underwater noise pollution, disrupting marine mammals' natural communication and behavior, and increases the likelihood of ship strikes, which can be fatal for species like whales .arcticwwf.org+1

III. The Consequences: A Wounded World

A. Ecocide in Real Time: The Arctic's Bleeding Heart

The Arctic is no longer a remote wilderness. It is a frontline battleground where the forces of destruction are laid bare. The direct effects of Arctic exploitation are unmistakable, yet they remain largely unseen by the global public—hidden behind the veil of corporate media and political spin. From the blackened remnants of oil spills to the poisoned waters of once-pristine rivers, the Arctic is experiencing ecocide in real-time.

In 2024, a devastating oil spill in the Pechora Sea off the Russian Arctic coast spilled more than 50,000 gallons of crude into pristine waters. This spill, although contained, highlighted the region's vulnerability to extraction technologies that were ill-equipped to handle the unique challenges of the Arctic environment. However, this is not an isolated event. The continued exploitation of the Arctic's resources results in a litany of environmental disasters. Every drilling site, every mining venture, and every shipping route carved through the ice increases the chance of ecological collapse. With no immediate or long-term solutions in sight, these abuses will only multiply.

The Inuit Circumpolar Council (2024) has warned that the toxic effects of industrial activity in the Arctic are beginning to disrupt migratory patterns, poisoning wildlife that Indigenous communities rely on for subsistence. Once thriving ecosystems are now teetering on the brink of collapse. The combined effects of noise pollution, shipping traffic, and oil contamination have decimated whale populations. Caribou herds have lost their migration routes, making survival increasingly difficult for humans and animals in the region.

In 2023, a Norwegian study found that over 60% of Arctic marine species are experiencing significant disruptions due to rising temperatures and human-induced pressures. As the glaciers melt and the seas rise, habitats are being submerged, while those species unable to adapt fast enough are being driven to extinction. The Arctic is in its death spiral, and every melting iceberg is a further wound.

B. Climate Feedback Loops: The Devil's Own Cycle

The Arctic is no longer just a passive victim of climate change—it has become a powerful accelerator. The ongoing albedo decline, where snow and ice melt and expose darker surfaces like rock or ocean, exacerbates the warming effect. Darker surfaces absorb more solar energy, increasing regional temperatures and accelerating further ice loss. This phenomenon, often called the "Arctic Amplification," has led to a fourfold increase in Arctic temperatures compared to the global average (Park et al., 2022).

However, it does not stop there. As the permafrost—the frozen soil that has locked away millions of tons of carbon and methane for millennia—begins to thaw, it releases these potent greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, further contributing to the global warming spiral. The Flanner et al. (2011) study found that methane release from thawing permafrost could account for 15-25% of global warming by 2100, while Arctic methane plumes are now being detected in unprecedented quantities by remote sensing technologies.

The acceleration of these feedback loops means we are no longer just tracking an environmental trend—we are caught in a race against time. Every fraction of a degree increase in the Arctic's temperature adds exponentially to the damage. What was once a gradual change has now become an unstoppable force. The Arctic is no longer a passive victim of climate change—it is driving it.

C. The Human Toll: Displaced Peoples, Displaced Lives

The impact of Arctic degradation does not stop at species extinction or ecosystem collapse—it is felt most intensely by the Indigenous peoples who have called the region home for thousands of years. As their land melts beneath their feet, they face an existential threat that politicians and corporate leaders continue to ignore.

As the ice disappears, coastal communities face rising seas threatening to submerge their homes. According to a report by Shiela Watt-Cloutier (2020), an Inuit climate activist, these changes have already led to "climate violence"—a term she uses to describe the loss of cultural heritage, identity, and sovereignty due to the destruction of their ancestral lands. In the Alaskan Arctic, Inupiat villages are being displaced by rising waters. According to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (2024), whole villages are being relocated because their traditional fishing and hunting grounds are disappearing. Entire cultures are being erased as their lands are swallowed by the ocean and consumed by industrial activity.

The global climate refugee crisis has already begun, with communities from Kiribati to Bangladesh forced to migrate due to disappearing land. However, in the Arctic, the crisis is uniquely harsh because these communities are losing not just land but everything. Their ways of life, means of survival, and identities are threatened by a force they cannot control—the insatiable demand for fossil fuels and mineral extraction.

Sadly, these displaced communities often have the least power in shaping climate policy. Their voices are drowned out by the powerful interests that continue to profit from the destruction of their lands. However, they are the ones who are already facing the consequences of global climate injustice. Their displacement is a testament to the failure of the international community to protect the most vulnerable from corporate greed and political inaction.

IV. The Vultures Circle: Unseen Forces Dividing the Arctic

The Arctic is no longer just a battlefield for oil giants like Shell and Exxon. The vultures circling above this fragile land are far more numerous, and their reach extends beyond the oil fields. What is unfolding in the Arctic is not merely the story of crude oil and natural gas. It is the story of a global oligarchy—an elite class that sees nothing but dollar signs in the face of environmental catastrophe.

These corporate raiders do not just come from the West. Global powers are involved, and the Arctic has become the new gold rush for anyone willing to take a piece of the pie. One of the most dangerous players in the Arctic is Russia, which is exploiting its vast territories and access to the Russian Arctic Shelf. The country has already invested billions of dollars in new infrastructure to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic, often with military and geopolitical motives disguised as economic interests.

Russia's state-run oil company, Rosneft, has announced plans to drill in the Chukchi Sea, home to Indigenous peoples who have lived in harmony with the land for millennia. These communities have fought hard to protect their lands, but they are no match for the Russian government's consolidation of Arctic resources. The government has signed numerous billion-dollar contracts with global oil giants and military contractors, creating a perfect storm of exploitation and disregard for human rights.

Meanwhile, China—a rising Arctic power—has begun to invest heavily in shipping routes and mining operations along the Northern Sea Route. In 2023, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) expanded its stake in Arctic drilling, with the Belt and Road Initiative positioning China as a dominant player in Arctic resources. The Chinese government's interest in the Arctic is part of its larger plan to control global trade and access rare minerals. This geopolitical maneuvering could have disastrous consequences for Indigenous communities, especially as China's policies on environmental and human rights are notoriously weak.

However, the most insidious vultures come from Wall Street. Hedge funds, venture capitalists, and global financial institutions are buying up Arctic land and resources at an alarming rate. BlackRock and Vanguard, the world's largest asset managers, are sinking their teeth into Arctic projects under the guise of "sustainable investment"—all while fueling further environmental collapse. These financial behemoths pump money into destructive projects with a cold, calculated focus: they are not concerned with the planet's future but their ability to extract profits. Greenwashing is the perfect tool for these oligarchs, who know how to paint their operations as environmentally friendly while continuing to strip the Earth bare.

Tech giants are also making their presence felt in the Arctic. In their quest for data centers and cloud infrastructure, companies like Google and Amazon are eyeing the region's abundant cheap energy from hydropower and geothermal sources—yet their operations could damage fragile Arctic ecosystems. They promote their initiatives as contributing to a carbon-neutral future, but the construction and maintenance of these centers harm the environment and local communities. These corporations continue to operate in the Arctic under the mantra of "progress," with little regard for the ecological devastation they cause.

Moreover, lurking in the background is the military-industrial complex, whose interests lie not just in resource extraction but in militarization. As Arctic territories become strategically important, the U.S., Russia, and NATO have all established military presences to secure access to new shipping lanes and oil reserves. The Arctic Council, an international body meant to foster peaceful cooperation among nations, has increasingly become a tool for militarization, with military expenditures in the region rising staggeringly. Weaponizing the Arctic only hastens environmental degradation, as military activity disrupts wildlife habitats and introduces pollution that the region's ecosystem is ill-equipped to handle.

It is clear now: the Arctic is no longer a land of pristine beauty. It is a land of commodities—and those who control them are the new conquerors. The oligarch class has set its sights on the last frontier, carving it up for profit without any regard for the damage it causes. Their insatiable greed is being masked by the rhetoric of energy security, technological progress, and international cooperation, but beneath it all, there is only one true driving force: the quest for power and wealth.

The Last Pristine Wilderness is Being Divided by the Oligarch-Class

The Arctic's last remaining wilderness is methodically divided up by an oligarch class that cares for nothing but profit. The forces driving this destruction are intertwined, from global corporations to geopolitical agendas, all fueled by a singular pursuit: more wealth, more resources, and more power. Indigenous communities, local ecosystems, and the planet's future have become expendable casualties in this resource grab.

From Wall Street hedge funds to military contractors, Russia's state-run oil companies to China's ambitions, and Amazon's data centers to Shell's Arctic drilling rigs, the oligarchs are all complicit in a grand theft—the theft of the Arctic. The destruction of this final wilderness will not be slow; it is happening now, and the damage is irreversible. They have set the stage for the destruction of the last pristine ecosystem—and they are doing so with complete impunity.

V. The Arctic Gold (and Uranium) Rush: Who's Digging?

A. Current Arctic Miners

The Arctic mining landscape in 2025 is one of greater risk and more geopolitical tension. Canadian mining firm Agnico Eagle Mines continues to operate the Meadowbank and Meliadine gold mines in Nunavut, where fish mercury content has surpassed WHO thresholds, and tailings ponds now run for over 80 million tons (Nunatsiaq News, 2025).

Russian-Canadian mining company B2Gold, operator of the Kupol gold mine in Chukotka, was penalized in April 2025 for arsenic emissions beyond Russian environmental norms (Bellona, 2025). Meanwhile, Russia's nuclear enterprise Rosatom has resumed uranium prospecting in eastern Siberia, warning of radioactive dust swept in by Arctic winds (TASS, 2025).

B. Future Arctic Exploiters

Rio Tinto continues exploration in Greenland's south for copper and nickel, and already guilty of Norilsk's devastating diesel spill, Nornickel has begun two fresh nickel shafts to the north of the Yenisey River, avoiding full EIA scrutiny (Bellona, 2025).

Greenland Minerals, now 51% Chinese-owned, is reapplying for the Kvanefjeld rare earth and uranium mine despite vociferous public opposition. New environmental assessment reports presented in May 2025 again confirm that the project would have over 900 million tons of radioactive waste product over its lifetime (ICC, 2025).

The toxic legacy is unrelenting. Cyanide, arsenic, mercury, and thorium contamination has already begun to impact Inuit food webs and aquifers. Norilsk sulfur releases now equal those of Beijing, and radioactive leachate from Greenland's exploratory mines has been followed downstream (Greenpeace Nordic, 2025).

These mines are not only environmental dangers—they are colonialist tools of exploitation, imposed against the will of Indigenous peoples, ravaged wastelands in their wake. The minerals of the Arctic are unnecessary—they are a breeze to empires built on garbage.

The Choice Before Us

The Arctic is not a frontier to be conquered but the living lung of the Earth. Every melt pulse, every gush of methane, every drowned bear or destroyed island is a verdict on our shared choices.

John Muir once proclaimed, "The world is big, and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." But the darkness today is not from natural twilight, but from policy designed in self-interest and imposed through silence.

The Arctic is no longer just a climate issue. It is a battle for humanity's soul—a fight between profit-driven oligarchs and the survival of the planet itself. The vultures are circling—and they are not just after oil; they are after the Earth's final sanctuary. It is time to ask: How long will we let them get away with it?

1. Boycotting and Divesting from Corporations

• Target Fossil Fuel Giants: Avoid supporting companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies directly involved in Arctic drilling. Choose products and services from companies with sustainable practices and a commitment to renewable energy.
• Divestment Campaigns: If you have investments or savings, consider moving them out of fossil fuel stocks and into green energy or sustainable funds. Support organizations and activists are calling for divestment from companies that profit from the destruction of the Arctic.

2. Supporting Indigenous Rights and Advocacy

• Amplify Indigenous Voices: Indigenous communities like the Gwich'in and Inuit lead the charge to protect the Arctic. Share their stories, participate in campaigns, and make their voices heard. Follow organizations like the Inuit Circumpolar Council and the Gwich'in Steering Committee to stay informed on their initiatives.
• Fund Indigenous-Led Initiatives: Directly donate to organizations supporting Indigenous resistance to Arctic destruction, such as the Gwich'in Steering Committee, The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and others. Their work often involves legal battles, advocacy for land protection, and education on climate change impacts.

3. Political Advocacy and Lobbying

• Write to Legislators: Contact your local representatives and urge them to oppose Arctic drilling and resource extraction projects. Advocate for policies that protect the Arctic and transition toward renewable energy.
• Join or Form Advocacy Groups: Engage in grassroots movements such as 350.org or The Sierra Club to pressure governments to enact strong environmental regulations and end Arctic drilling. Demand action on climate change and a halt to exploiting vulnerable ecosystems.
• Push for International Treaties: Advocate for international agreements that protect the Arctic from exploitation. Encourage governments to sign and enforce the Arctic Council's protective measures.

4. Participating in Consumer Actions

• Pressure Companies with Your Wallet: Support companies that make a visible effort to reduce carbon emissions, support sustainable sourcing, and have strong environmental policies. Avoid businesses that profit from Arctic resource extraction.
• Boycott Products Linked to Arctic Exploitation: Many products—from oil and gas to minerals used in tech gadgets—come from Arctic regions—research which brands are involved in these practices and choose alternatives.

5. Amplifying Awareness and Education

• Spread Knowledge: Share the plight of the Arctic with your community, friends, and social media networks. Use documentaries, articles, and posts to raise awareness about the consequences of Arctic destruction and what is at stake for the planet.
• Support Environmental Journalism: Subscribe to and support publications and journalists who report on Arctic destruction and environmental activism. For example, The Guardian, EcoWatch, and Truthout consistently provide updates and coverage on Arctic issues.
• Educate Yourself and Others: Attend webinars, read books like Watt-Cloutier's "The Right to Be Cold" or Gertner's "The Ice at the End of the World," and learn about the environmental, social, and political dynamics in the Arctic.

6. Legal and Direct Action

• Join Environmental Lawsuits: Several legal initiatives are underway to prevent Arctic drilling and preserve glaciers. These include lawsuits to grant glaciers legal personhood, moratoriums on drilling, and legal defense funds for those facing retaliation for protesting Arctic extraction.
• Take Direct Action: Participate in protests or civil disobedience actions aimed at halting Arctic drilling. Grassroots movements, such as Extinction Rebellion or Fridays for Future, regularly organize global actions to shut down fossil fuel projects.

7. Supporting Eco-Friendly Alternatives

• Push for Renewable Energy Transition: Support policies and companies transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Encourage the expansion of wind, solar, and hydropower projects to reduce the need for Arctic oil and gas.
• Demand Fossil Fuel-Free Tech: As companies like Amazon and Google expand into Arctic territories for energy and data, push for them to adopt green technologies and carbon-neutral data centers. Avoid using services that are contributing to the region's exploitation.

8. Fund and Support Research on Climate Change

• Support Climate Science by Donating to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Greenpeace, or The Arctic Institute. These organizations fund cutting-edge research and on-the-ground protection efforts in the Arctic and provide invaluable scientific data that inform activism and policy decisions.
• Invest in Climate Innovation: Support research and startups focused on developing climate change solutions and technologies that can replace fossil fuels and mitigate Arctic exploitation.

Reference List

Scientific & Environmental Reports

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (2023). AR6 synthesis report: Climate change 2023. Retrieved from https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2024). ICESat-2 data show record Greenland ice loss in 2023 [Press release]. Retrieved from https://climate.nasa.gov/news/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2024). Arctic Report Card 2024. Retrieved from https://arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/

Smith, A. J., et al. (2023). Accelerated albedo decline in the Arctic Ocean due to sea ice loss. Nature Climate Change, 13(5), 402–408. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-00448-3

Investigative Reports & News Articles

Lakhani, N. (2024, March 12). Leaked documents reveal Shell's Arctic oil spill response plans. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/12/shell-arctic-oil-spill-response

Global Witness. (2025). Drilling in the dark: How oil giants exploit Arctic policy gaps. Retrieved from https://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/oil-gas/drilling-in-the-dark/

Indigenous Rights & Advocacy

Gwich'in Steering Committee. (2023). Human Rights and the Arctic Refuge: Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur. Retrieved from https://www.gwichinsteeringcommittee.org/

Inuit Circumpolar Council. (2024). The impacts of mining on Inuit lands. Retrieved from https://www.inuitcircumpolar.com/

Corporate & Government Documents

U.S. Bureau of Land Management. (2025). Record of decision: Willow Master Development Plan. Retrieved from https://www.blm.gov/press-release/record-decision-willow-master-development-plan

Books & Documentaries

Gertner, J. (2019). The ice at the end of the world: An epic journey into Greenland's buried past and our perilous future. Random House.

National Geographic. (2024). The Last Glacier [Documentary]. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Indigenous Leaders' Statements

Watt-Cloutier, S. (2020). The right to be cold: One woman's fight to protect the Arctic and save the planet from climate change. University of Minnesota Press.

Ahkee, V. (2023, June 4). Speech at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. United Nations. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/

A Cry for the Arctic: The Plunder of Earth's Last Wild Sanctuary

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