Arctic Research and Policy

Arctic Research and Policy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 7
Release: 1984
Genre:
ISBN:

Text of Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 which provides for comprehensive U.S. national policy dealing with national research needs and objectives in arctic.

The Increasing Importance of Arctic Research to the United States

The Increasing Importance of Arctic Research to the United States
Author: Juan G. Roederer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 1991
Genre: Arctic regions
ISBN:

Discussion of aspects of Arctic research as it relates to the United States, incluidng the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984, and priorities for the 1990s in natural resources, environment, Arctic engineering, science and engineering education and national security.

Changes in the Arctic

Changes in the Arctic
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1437931820

The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened concerns about the region¿s future. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: Definitions of the Arctic: Arctic Circle Definition and Resulting Arctic Countries; (3) Issues for Congress: Climate Change and Loss of Arctic Sea Ice; Territorial Claims and Sovereignty Issues; Commercial Sea Transport.; Regulation of Arctic Shipping; Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration:Extent of the Continental Margin; Minerals; Environ. and Economics; Oil Pollution and Pollution Response; Response and Cleanup Challenges in the Arctic Region; Fisheries; Indigenous People; Effects of Climate Change; U.S. Military Forces. Illus. This is a print on demand report.