Alaska Public Radio Network: A contingent of senior Arctic Council officials wrapped up a three-day meeting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Thursday. And Friday morning, the U.S. chairman of the group reported on their deliberations, much of which dealt with the impact of climate change on the Arctic and how to adapt to it.
U.S. Ambassador David Balton says on the final day of the Senior Arctic Officials meeting, he challenged participants to break out of what tends to be a short-term mindset that comes with the two-year...