Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 March 2017
1 See Crook, John R., Contemporary Practice of the United States, 103 AJIL 148 & 342 (2009)Google Scholar; 102 AJIL 872 (2008)Google Scholar.
2 Warrick, Joby & Eilperin, Juliet, Clinton Joins Talks on Arctic Pollution, Global Warming , Wash. Post, May 12, 2011, at A13 Google Scholar; Warrick, Joby, In Greenland, Many Like It Warmer , Wash. Post, May 13, 2011, at A6 Google Scholar; Warrick, Joby & Eilperin, Juliet, Retreating Arctic Ice Opens Way to Resources , Wash. Post, May 16, 2011, at A7 Google Scholar.
3 Information about the Arctic Council is available online at http://www.arctic-council.org/.
4 [Editor’s Note: The United States has resisted measures to transform the Council into a public international organization. See Crook, John R., Contemporary Practice of the United States, 103 AJIL 342, 344 (2009).Google Scholar]
5 [Editor’s Note: See U.S. Dep’t of State Press Release No. 2011/742, Arctic Council Completes Major Science Report on the State of the Arctic Cryosphere (May 12, 2011), at http://www.state.gOv/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/05/163288.htm.]
6 [Editor’s Note: “Black carbon” is a form of airborne soot resulting from inefficient combustion in woodstoves, ship engines, and other sources. This material absorbs solar heat and speeds melting when it settles in snow- and ice-covered areas. ]
7 U.S. Dep’t of State Press Release No. 2011/740, Department of State Announces Successful Conclusion to Arctic Council Ministerial (May 12, 2011), at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/05/163283.htm.
8 U.S. Dep’t of State Press Release No. 2011/741, Secretary Clinton Signs the Arctic Search and Rescue Agreement with Other Arctic Nations (May 12, 2011), at http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/05/163285.htm.