USA: Introduction of “Inuvikput” Arctic Legislative Package

Today, it is a change in the climate itself that present serious new challenges – and great opportunities – to my state and our nation. Alaska is now at Ground Zero for the effects of global climate change. I take this opportunity today to detail how that is affecting the lives of Alaskans. I will describe a package of legislation I am introducing to prepare my state and the nation for the next 50 years. During that time, the Arctic will play an even larger role in the nation’s commerce, foreign policy, and energy independence.