Does the international response for the opening of the northwest page bother you?

This mentality is to be expected. There is big money in finding more supplies of oil. You really can't blame oil companies though. they are just supplying what we as consumers demand-- cheap energy for our homes and cars. There is no sign that we will give up our modern lifestye which is based on more and more demands for energy. As for a northern shipping route, hey why not? It will save time and fuel if it becomes feasible. Humans have done self destructive things from the begining, it won't stop now.