Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection
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Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection
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Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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Author: Rolf Müller (physicien.)
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1849730024
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347

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In recent years, several new concepts have emerged in the field of stratospheric ozone depletion, creating a need for a concise in-depth publication covering the ozone-climate issue. This monograph fills that void in the literature and gives detailed treatment of recent advances in the field of stratospheric ozone depletion. It puts particular emphasis on the coupling between changes in the ozone layer and atmospheric change caused by a changing climate. The book, written by leading experts in the field, brings the reader the most recent research in this area and fills the gap between advanced textbooks and assessments.

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Category : Power resources
Languages : en
Pages : 848

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Category : Power resources
Languages : en
Pages : 508

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Category : Power resources
Languages : en
Pages : 538

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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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Category : Atmospheric ozone
Languages : en
Pages : 836

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Author: Gotthilf Hempel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642787118
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 299

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Public awareness of the importance of Antarctic research, particularly in relation to global problems, has increased. The book spans a broad spectrum of Antarctic science from the "ozone hole" to microbiology to the sea ice. The main focus is on the role of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in the world climate system, e.g. the formation of sea ice and its relevance to ocean circulation, the biological pump in relation to CO2 release. The past climate history is revealed by the analysis of ice cores and sediments. Studies of plate tectonics and fossil records reach further back in earth history. Key words in the biological chapters are krill and the rich Antarctic benthos. Finally, the potential conflict between conservationists, researchers and tourists is discussed.

Author: Boston College. Law School
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 524

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Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309103215
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 135

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The United States has enduring national and strategic interests in the polar regions, including citizens living above the Arctic circle and three year-round scientific stations in the Antarctic. Polar icebreaking ships are needed to access both regions. Over the past several decades, the U.S. government has supported a fleet of four icebreakersâ€"three multi-mission U.S. Coast Guard ships (the POLAR SEA, POLAR STAR, and HEALY) and the National Science Foundation's PALMER, which is dedicated solely to scientific research. Today, the POLAR STAR and the POLAR SEA are at the end of their service lives, and a lack of funds and no plans for an extension of the program has put U.S. icebreaking capability at risk. This report concludes that the United States should continue to support its interests in the Arctic and Antarctic for multiple missions, including maintaining leadership in polar science. The report recommends that the United States immediately program, budget, design, and construct two new polar icebreakers to be operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The POLAR SEA should remain mission capable and the POLAR STAR should remain available for reactivation until the new polar icebreakers enter service. The U.S. Coast Guard should be provided sufficient operations and maintenance budget to support an increased, regular, and influential presence in the Arctic, with support from other agencies. The report also calls for a Presidential Decision Directive to clearly align agency responsibilities and budgetary authorities.