北极的俄罗斯那边,天然气储量格外丰富,而北美一边则是在石油多些。
The Russian side of the Arctic is particularly rich in natural gas, while the North American side is richer in oil.
全球变暖迫使冰层消退给石油和天然气的勘探和开采带来方便,边境在北极圈内的所有国家正在认领属于各自的地盘。
Exploration and drilling for oil and gas have become easier as climate change forces the ice to retreat, and all countries with borders inside the Arctic circle are fighting to claim their share.
但相比之下,北极当前以及未来最宝贵的资源可能还是石油和天然气。
Butthe most valuable Arctic commodities, today and in the future, are likely to beoil and gas.
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