Amb. Balton: Focus grows on Arctic Council

Amb. David Balton speaks at a science conference (2016 file photo Matt Miller/KTOO)Representatives of the Arctic Council member nations wrapped up a meeting in Portland, Maine this week. American Ambassador David Balton, chairman of the senior Arctic officials, says they heard updates on top Council priorities, including black carbon reduction and resilience for Arctic communities.
The Arctic Council turned 20 last month. For the first decade of the Arctic Council’s existence, interes