Pompeo says melting arctic ice is an opportunity, not a problem

The World

Host Carol Hills talks with journalist Amy Martin about Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s comments at this week’s gathering of Arctic countries. Despite massive disruption in the region due to rapid warming, Pompeo did not mention climate change and instead focused on an expected economic bonanza as the region warms. 

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