Elsevier The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability

Product Description 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. Review Presents an up-to-date accounting on the Arctic region, a hotspot of climate change assessment and a barometer of global climate variability From the Back Cover The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability provides a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the Arctic region. Through thorough research and first-hand accounts, as well as case studies, it details international arctic research initiatives and native environment including flora and fauna of the Arctic region. It goes on to explore the impact of climate change on the Arctic and the effect of the Arctic on climate change, as well as the environmental issues facing the Arctic region and well as how the region adapts to these. The Arctic is a spectator of global changes and is influenced by all major global effects. In recent years, Arctic sea ice decline has been caused by global warming and life in the Arctic has had to adapt to this, including land and sea animals, plants and human societies living there. Centered around the multi-faceted scientific information on the Arctic, The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability brings together all aspects of Arctic research into one concise book, which will be invaluable for post-graduates and early-career researchers in climate science and environmental studies, in order to investigate the effects of climate change on the Arctic and vice versa. It is also a must-read source of information on all aspects of the Arctic for polar scientists, applicable PhD students and anyone searching for information on any aspect of the Arctic region. About the Author Dr. Neloy Khare is Scientific Adviser to the Government of India at MoES. His research areas cover locations including the Antarctic, Arctic, and global oceans. He has 30 years of experience in paleoclimate research. He completed his doctorate on tropical marine regions and Doctor of Science on Southern High latitude marine regions towards environmental/climatic implications. Dr. Khare was granted Honorary and Adjunct Professorships by several Indian Universities. He has published 121 research articles in National and International Scientific journals; edited 3 Special Issues of National Scientific Journals; edited a Special Issue of Polar Science, authored/edited many books, 130 Abstracts have been contributed to various seminars; 23 Popular Science Articles. He has been awarded Awards for his scientific contributions including the Rajiv Gandhi National Award – 2013. Dr. Khare has sailed the Arctic Ocean as a part of “Science PUB in 2008 and became the first Indian to sail the Arctic Ocean. Dr. Rajni Khare completed her Masters in Zoology at Gujarat University and her Ph.D in Limnology and Environmental Sciences at Barkattulah University Bhopal. Her research interests lie in understanding various water bodies for their physico-chemical and biological content and the anthropogenic impacts on them, including water bodies of extreme climatic conditions of the Antarctic. She has many international and national publications to her credit.