geologist victoria pease specializes in the study of plate tectonics the movement of parts of the earth's crust. she's been doing research in the arctic for 20 years and also teaches at the university of stockholm today she's working with a colleague from canada. and the arctic is a hole in the global warming de icing framework of climate today industry not just petroleum but other economic resources fishing shipping transportation mining oil and gas are all interested in accessing what they perceive to be a new. reservoir a new region right and i would say that the industry side of things are very interested in the arctic what's going on here and how they may be able to capitalize on ice free conditions in the arctic. some experts speculate that the melting of the arctic ice open up to shipping routes between asia and europe. could have substantial strategic and economic benefits for several countries including china. believe that china do have a role to play in seeking peace. the ability in that region and in promoting a sense of ability sustainable development in the area china's gover