The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability provides a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the Arctic region. Through thorough research, first-hand accounts and case studies, the book details international arctic research initiatives and native environments, including flora and fauna. Sections explore the impact of climate change, the effect of the Arctic on climate change, the environmental issues facing the region and how it is adapting. It is also a must-read source of information for polar scientists, applicable PhD students, early researchers, environmental scholars, and anyone searching for information on any aspect of the Arctic region. Users will find a great resource that brings together all aspects of Arctic research into one concise book. Provides comprehensive coverage of numerous aspects of Arctic science, including polar light, Arctic resources and environment, climate change effects, the Arctic ocean, Arctic history and research initiatives, and environmental risks, among othersExplores the Arctic region from a comparative global perspective, likening it to other regions and detailing the Artic environmentUses computer modeling to investigate the effect of climate change on the Artic and the Arctic's effect on global climate change INDICE: 1. The Arctic - Importance and physical structure2. Polar Lights and Midnight Sun3. Arctic Explorations4. Living Resources5. Non-living Resources6. The Arctic: Ocean of the Future7. The societal living style of Natives8. Arctic Governance and International Arctic Research Initiatives9. Indian Arctic Exploration Programme10. Climatic Change and Arctic11. Environmental Risk from Exploitation of the Arctic12. Space Weather13. Militarization in the Arctic
- ISBN: 978-0-12-823735-9
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés