Scientists seek new emphases in Arctic climate change research
Friday, September 11, 2009 - 08:14
in Earth & Climate
Much of circumpolar Arctic research focuses on the physical, direct changes resulting from climate warming such as sea ice retreat and temperature increases. 'What's understudied is the living component of the Arctic and that includes humans,' said Syndonia 'Donie' Bret-Harte, associate professor of biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and co-author of a paper to be published 11 September in the journal Science...