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Antarctic mineral rush sparks potential global conflict
At McMurdo Station Antarctica experts warn mineral and oil deposits may trigger national competition as rising energy needs collide with environmental concerns. Researchers note large coal and iron finds and offshore hydrocarbons, while nations push for surveys and possible accords under the Antarctic treaty framework.
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Mcmurdo Station
Antarctica
U.S. Antarctic
McMurdo
National Science Foundation
U.S. Antarctica
Adm
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Byrd
South Pole
R Tucker Scully
U.S. State Department
Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs
United States
Japanese Geological Survey
Frank Williamson
NSF
Division of Polar Programs
Sierra Club
International Institute For Environment and Development
London
Edward Zeller
Gisela Dreschhoff
University of Kansas
Antarctic
Dr. Zeller
Dr. Dreschhoff