S/P/111. The Fruits of Arctic Climate Change: Sweet or Sour, Adapt or Decide

Presently the Arctic contains over four million people and boasts cultural, political, economical and demographical diversity in its populace. The dilemma posed by climate change for the people of the Arctic is that because their way of life is so inextricably linked to the environment, to survive, they are required to adapt to the alterations being forced upon them. The question is how they can adapt so thoroughly and successfully, or perhaps should they morally be required to? A conclusion must be drawn as to whether adaptation is the answer or should a drastic course of action be implemented to revert or decelerate the process?