Pompeo...Profits Over Planet

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Mike Pompeo claims rapidly melting Arctic sea ice could actually be a good thing, as it will create 'new opportunities for trade'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday claimed that melting sea ice — which scientists warn is a sign of potentially catastrophic climate change — is set to open up new "opportunities for trade" by shortening the length of sea voyages from Asia to the West by as much as three weeks.



Speaking at a meeting of the Arctic Council in Rovaniemi, Finland on Monday, Pompeo described the Arctic as the "forefront of opportunity and abundance."


www.businessinsider.com/mike-pompeo-melting-sea-ice-presents-new-trade-opportunities-2019-5

Fucking idiot. Let the world go to hell, as long as there's money to be made. 
Instead of trying to curb emissions, embrace the money-making opportunities, and lets ignore the catastrophic extreme weather which kills people, destroys farms, and dries out lakes.
Typical asshole Republican.