And of course Russia has claimed half of it, because they have about half of the arctic coastline.

the opportunity for profit is too huge

Until their coastal refineries start flooding when Antarctica starts melting. Although even Greenland is already worth 7 meters of sea level rise.

But of course all of that is for future generations to worry about. As long as they can squeeze out a bit more profit before they die, it’s all good.

This is the most literal “après moi le deluge” ever.