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Arctic Thaw
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Author : Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
language : en
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Release Date : 2014-10-01
Arctic Thaw written by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson and has been published by Lerner Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Ice in the Arctic is disappearing?and opportunity is calling. As climate change transforms the top of the world, warmer conditions are exposing a treasure trove of energy resources previously trapped in ice. The Arctic's oil, natural gas, minerals, and even wind and hydroelectric power are becoming more accessible than ever before. With untold riches hanging in the balance, the race is on to control the Arctic and its energy potential. Oil companies vie for drilling rights that go to the highest bidder. Nations around the globe?whether they're on the Arctic's doorstep or half a world away?hope to claim territory for themselves. And the indigenous peoples who have called this region home for thousands of years are determined to be on the ground floor of its development. But the Arctic's new possibilities come with grave risks. The pursuit of oil and natural gas threatens to further damage the Arctic's fragile ecosystems and accelerate global warming worldwide. International disputes over who owns which pieces of the Arctic could bring countries to the brink of war. The fate of the entire planet may hinge on how far people are willing to go to tap and control the Far North's energy resources. From oil rigs to military bases, the Arctic has never before hosted so many warring interests, and the stakes have never been so high. Join Stephanie Sammartino McPherson on a journey to the Far North to explore the energy controversies that will decide the future of the Arctic?and of the earth.
Arctic Thaw
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Author : Peter Lourie
language : en
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
Release Date : 2010-08
Arctic Thaw written by Peter Lourie and has been published by Boyds Mills Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The Iñupiat people of Alaska's North Slope must learn to adjust to a changing climate that threatens to disrupt their ancient culture.
Thawing Permafrost
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Author : J. van Huissteden
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-01-01
Thawing Permafrost written by J. van Huissteden and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-01 with Science categories.
This book provides a cross-disciplinary overview of permafrost and the carbon cycle by providing an introduction into the geographical distribution of permafrost, with a focus on the distribution of permafrost and its soil carbon reservoirs. The chapters explain the basic physical properties and processes of permafrost soils: ice, mineral and organic components, and how these interact with climate, vegetation and geomorphological processes. In particular, the book covers the role of the large quantities of ice in many permafrost soils which are crucial to understanding carbon cycle processes. An explanation is given on how permafrost becomes loaded with ice and carbon. Gas hydrates are also introduced. Structures and processes formed by the intense freeze-thaw action in the active layer are considered (e.g. ice wedging, cryoturbation), and the processes that occur as the permafrost thaws, (pond and lake formation, erosion). The book introduces soil carbon accumulation and decomposition mechanisms and how these are modified in a permafrost environment. A separate chapter deals with deep permafrost carbon, gas reservoirs and recently discovered methane emission phenomena from regions such as Northwest Siberia and the Siberian yedoma permafrost.
Arctic Thaw
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Author : Peter Lourie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-02-17
Arctic Thaw written by Peter Lourie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-17 with categories.
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Arctic Thaw
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Author : Peter Lourie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Arctic Thaw written by Peter Lourie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Alaska categories.
The Iñupiat people of Alaska's North Slope must learn to adjust to a changing climate that threatens to disrupt their ancient culture.
The Big Thaw
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Author : Ed Struzik
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-07-14
The Big Thaw written by Ed Struzik and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-14 with Science categories.
Winner of the Canadian Science Writers' Association's Science in Society Book Award Banff Mountain Book Award Finalist The City of Edmonton Book Prize Finalist Shortlisted for the Wilfred Eggleston Award for Non-Fiction Climate change's effects are reshaping the Arctic profoundly. Landscapes are being radically transformed, animal habitats are disappearing, and natural resources are being revealed to an energy-starved world. Veteran Arctic journalist Ed Struzik took eleven trips throughout the north to document this rapidly changing land, gaining unprecedented access to scientific expeditions, native communities and security and sovereignty experts. The product of those trips, The Big Thaw is the only book that looks at global warming's wide-ranging impact on the Arctic. Struzik goes into the field with the world's leading polar bear scientist, skis on melting glaciers with glaciologists, travels the Northwest Passage on an aging icebreaker and stalks a carnivorous rogue walrus with an Inuit hunter. His journeys bring him up close to some of the world's most unique animals, from the iconic polar bear to the mysterious narwhal. Struzik melds the vivid stories of his experiences with fascinating explorations of the Arctic's past -- from the alligators and giant tortoises that inhabited the north 55 million years ago, to the 19th century explorers who died searching for the Open Polar Sea -- and its possible future as the center of international struggle, underground smuggling and ecological disaster.
The Big Thaw
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Author : Ezra B. W. Zubrow
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2019-09-01
The Big Thaw written by Ezra B. W. Zubrow and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-01 with Nature categories.
Explores the unprecedented and rapid climate changes occurring in the Arctic environment. Climate change, one of the drivers of global change, is controversial in political circles, but recognized in scientific ones as being of central importance today for the United States and the world. In The Big Thaw, the editors bring together experts, advocates, and academic professionals who address the serious issue of how climate change in the Circumpolar Arctic is affecting and will continue to affect environments, cultures, societies, and economies throughout the world. The contributors discuss a variety of topics, including anthropology, sociology, human geography, community economics, regional development and planning, and political science, as well as biogeophysical sciences such as ecology, human-environmental interactions, and climatology. “This book offers a valuable compendium on a broad spectrum of issues associated with climate change, its implications, and human adaptation in the Arctic.” — Andrey N. Petrov, coauthor of Arctic Sustainability Research: Past, Present, and Future
The Big Thaw
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Author : Ed Struzik
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-07-10
The Big Thaw written by Ed Struzik and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-10 with Science categories.
"Traveling in time and space across the Arctic, in The big Thaw Ed Struzik describes at first hand the most alarming environmental crisis of our times,. It's a land that Struzik is passionate about, and he writes of its frozen beauty with an elegance of prose not seen since Barry Lopez' Arctic Dreams." - Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers "The top of the world is profoundly different than ever before in human history. Climate change is already influencing the lives of the locals, from Inuit to polar bears. But it's poised to make life hard for the rest of us, too. Ed Struzik gives a canny and compelling tour of a world in dangerous and rapid flux." - Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy "An irresistible mix of lyrical writing, adventurous feet-on-the-ground travel, solid reporting and acute observation of the dire things that are happening in the Arctic. We should lock every politician and corporate executive into a room and keep them there until they have read and understood the message Struzik is brining us. It is that important." - Marq De Villiers, author of The End: Natural Disasters, Manmade Castastrophes, and the Future of Human Survival "All-embracing, luminous and provocative, The Big Thaw is a fascinating chronicle of an infinite, threatened Canadian Arctic. Struzik expertly melds past and present into a thought-provoking story about what the current global warming means to Canada and the world. He combines the human and scientific narratives into a wonderful synthesis amplified by his won extensive travels through the North. Everyone interested in the implications of a warming planet should read this remarkable book." - Brian Fagan, archeologist, historian and author of The Great Warming and The Little Ice Age "Ed Struzik, one of those rare journalists who can paddle a canoe and enjoy a meal of whale blubber, has written an important and shocking book that reads like some new genre of adventure and horror story. As the Arctic melts and unravels faster than the global banking system, The Big Thaw raises some stark questions: just what will Canada be without ice and snow? And what is a nation without its dreams?" - Andrew Nikiforuk, author of Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of the Continent "An important book. Urgent, timely, heartfelt." - Will Ferguson, author of Beauty Tips Moose Jaw: Travels in Search of Canada
Thawing Time Capsule
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Author : Jimmy Welch
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-01-21
Thawing Time Capsule written by Jimmy Welch and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-21 with Science categories.
Embark on an unprecedented journey into the heart of a world frozen in time, where the secrets of millennia are awakening, and the future of humanity hangs in the balance. In "Thawing Time: Unveiling the Mysteries of Arctic Permafrost," the chilling reality beneath the surface is brought to life, inviting you to explore a realm where ancient viruses, dormant for thousands of years, may be poised to reshape our world. From the gripping tale of Jean-Michel Claverie, the relentless virus hunter unearthing 'zombie' pathogens, to the startling revelations of permafrost as a time capsule holding both wonders and dangers, this book is a riveting odyssey through the Arctic's icy embrace. Feel the urgency as Arctic warming accelerates the thaw, releasing perils ranging from chemical and radioactive waste to Methuselah microorganisms with unknown consequences. Uncover the threads that connect our past with the present, as traces of human-infecting viruses and bacteria emerge from the frozen abyss. The haunting echoes of anthrax outbreaks and other chilling precedents serve as harbingers of a potential crisis that transcends time. As the narrative unfolds, navigate the challenges of viral spillover and the enigmatic 'Methuselah microorganisms, ' shrouded in mystery. Yet, in the face of these uncertainties, "Thawing Time" does more than reveal the threats-it illuminates the path forward. Delve into cutting-edge research on hazards lurking in permafrost, dissect the timing, depth, and speed of permafrost thaw, and confront the unknown future that awaits. This book goes beyond viruses, uncovering hazards encased in ice, linking permafrost thaw to the broader climate crisis. As the pages turn, the urgency of preserving permafrost becomes palpable. "Thawing Time" concludes with a powerful call to action, imploring readers to become custodians of our planet's frozen legacy. The narrative transcends science and academia, becoming a rallying cry for environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and global collaboration. Dive into "Thawing Time" and experience the thrill of unraveling the mysteries hidden beneath the icy surface. This is more than a book-it's an immersive exploration that will leave you questioning, reflecting, and ultimately, inspired to safeguard the delicate balance between nature and humanity. The thawing time is now, and the choice is ours: Will we preserve the frozen world beneath for future generations, or allow its mysteries to slip away forever? The answer lies in your hands.
The Arctic Gold Rush
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Author : Roger Howard
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2009-09-03
The Arctic Gold Rush written by Roger Howard and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-03 with Political Science categories.
An exploration of the political significance of the Arctic's vast untapped wealth of natural resources, and a gripping account of the race to exploit them On August 2, 2007, a Russian submarine captured world headlines by making a dangerous journey to the bottom of the Arctic seabed and planting a metal, rustfree national flag more than 14,000 feet beneath the North Pole. The aim was to assert Russia's legal sovereignty over a region whose importance had only recently started to become apparent as its melting ice had made, or was expected to make, vast natural resources open to exploitation. The latest estimates are that the region holds around 13% of the world's undiscovered oil and as much as 30% of undiscovered natural gas reserves that would be hugely profitable for any country that managed to secure control over them. Gold, platinum, copper, and other precious metals have also been found along the coast. Neighboring countries - Russia, the United States, Canada, Denmark, and Norway - are already doing everything they can to mark out new borders. The ensuing political disagreements over the issue are already rife. In particular, games of political intrigue between Moscow and Washington are being played out in the region. But as the world's resources become increasingly scarce and valuable, could the scramble for Arctic resources become violent? Could a "War for the Arctic" be fought? Praise for The Oil Hunters: "The Dramatic Days of oil exploration in the first half of the 20th century are narrated in gripping fashion by Roger Howard." -The Spectator "A fascinating story for anyone interested in one of today's main economic problems: How to reduce the hundreds of billions that Americans spend every year to import oil...the book is packed with intrepid geologists, risk-averse business people, hardup Mideast rulers and ingenious promoters- all concerned with driving up profits."-The Associated Press