Thanks for posting; please take the time to "Pump Up" articles that you feel are worthwhile. If you don’t know how to pump up the vote; please ask.

"Russian plans to revive the Soviet-era shipping lane" This means that the polar ice caps have receded before. There is scientific evidence that the caps grow and recede in regular cycles. Always be skeptical about what someone says... especially if they stand to make money on it. Car salesmen and politicians crying "global warming" come to mind...