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US shutdown threatens hopes for Antarctic reserve

2013-10-16 11:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: The US government shutdown is threatening a long-awaited deal to create the world's largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica. Americans are among the most enthusiastic proponents, but they might not make it to the negotiating table. The US, New Zealand and other countries have sought a sanctuary in the pristine waters of the Ross Sea for the past decade, and there are hopes that previous objectors Russia and Ukraine will agree to a new, smaller proposal when the nations that regulate Antarctic fishing...

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