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Arctic contamination poses potential danger

1993; Wiley; Volume: 74; Issue: 27 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1029/93eo00495

2324-9250

Susan Bush,

Global Energy and Sustainability Research

Following the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, some studies have been focused on the impact of radioactive and hazardous materials released into the Arctic environment, including air, water, and ground. Contamination from radionuclides, trace metals, and hydrocarbons has been examined. Speaking at the 73rd meeting of the National Research Council's Polar Research Board held June 28 in Washington, D.C., Lou Codispoti, Office of Naval Research, said that scientists have found that there is no immediate regional concern relating to this contamination, although the potential for future concern exists. Bruce Molnia, chief of polar programs at the U.S. Geological Survey, reported on a workshop on Arctic contamination that was held in Anchorage, Alaska, from May 2–7. The workshop was organized by the U.S. Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC), which is made up of fourteen federal agencies that conduct research in the Arctic, in response to Frank Murkowski (R‐Alaska) asking what federal agencies would do about contamination in the Arctic. IARPC developed an “agenda for action,” which included the Anchorage workshop.