The Canadian government has been urged to introduce ecologically sound policies for Arctic Ocean shipping as traffic increases.
A report from The Pew Charitable Trusts proposes a "comprehensive system of tiered shipping routes that will benefit Canada, the shipping industry and northern communities," AFP reported.
Shipping through the Canadian Northwest Passage is up 166% since 2004 as ice melts and owners seek to save time and money on journeys into Europe and Asia.
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