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Arctic opening: opportunity and risk in the high north

The Arctic is likely to attract substantial investment over the next ten years, potentially reaching 100 billion $ or more, according to the report “Arctic Opening” by Chatham House and Lloyd´s of London. The authors also point to risks: the environmental consequences of disasters in the Arctic are likely to be worse than in other regions. Uncertainties exist how to deal with the risks of significant Arctic industrial activity.