Oil spills have posed a persistent threat to the Arctic. Some solutions are on the horizon
Better logistics and shipboard recovery systems could help alleviate the worst of the problem of an oil spill in ice.
Even with the growth of maritime activity in the Arctic, the chances of a major oil spill remain small compared with more heavily travelled shipping lanes. Offshore activity in the Arctic, a favorite target of conservation groups, still lags behind other areas as well.
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