Double damage: Environmental and geopolitical implications from melting ice “ As members from Arctic countries meet for talks in Canada, there are growing concerns that the global push for fossil fuels could turn the Arctic into the next 'resource battleground' as governments try and cash in on any potential energy deposits in the region.” “ As global resources become increasingly scarce, there is a growing thought that countries with land claims and access to the Arctic will further increase exploration in the hope of finding new, untapped resources. As a result, many of the countries have experienced an increase in espionage activities in their Arctic regions.” “ So far, the threat of conflict over the Arctic has been fairly limited, with most accessible resources falling within undisputed national boundaries. However, security analysts suggest the risk of conflict lies further ahead, because as more ice melts in the Arctic, it may uncover signi