Geopolitics of Resource Exploitation

The discussion highlights the misconception that climate change will quickly open opportunities for resource exploitation in regions like northern Canada and Greenland. In reality, significant changes in climate that would permit efficient mineral extraction are projected to take centuries, not decades. The permafrost in Canada remains challenging for construction and access; even with advancements, the harsh conditions would delay any mining activities considerably. Greenland presents a slightly more favorable scenario, but extraction is still far off, primarily due to the immense thickness of its ice sheet, which means practical extraction will not be feasible with current technology for another century.