REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Sen. Angus King is continued his push for the U.S. to play and increased leadership role in the Artic.
King spoke Sunday at a plenary session of the 2015 Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland.
The independent from Maine said the rapidly changing Arctic environment presents challenges, but also opportunities.
“Inherent in those challenges are also opportunities – opportunities for nations to work together to cultivate prosperity and expand educational and cultural exchanges that could define the future of the Artic,” King said,.
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