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General Science / Re: Antarctic science greenhouse emissions
« on: 19/03/2022 22:01:49 »
There was a nuclear reactor operating at one Antarctic base for a decade. But due to maintenance problems, it was replaced by diesel generators.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMurdo_Station#Nuclear_power_(1962%E2%80%931972)
On a global scale, the population of Antarctica is so low (under 5,000) that their greenhouse emissions are negligible, even if they do consume somewhat more energy than the average for their home nations.
- Of more concern from the local population is pollution from oil spills, rubbish and the risk of invasive species
- The greenhouse emissions of the rest of the world are also significant, which will continue to break up the ice sheets that are important for algae, krill, and whales
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMurdo_Station#Nuclear_power_(1962%E2%80%931972)
On a global scale, the population of Antarctica is so low (under 5,000) that their greenhouse emissions are negligible, even if they do consume somewhat more energy than the average for their home nations.
- Of more concern from the local population is pollution from oil spills, rubbish and the risk of invasive species
- The greenhouse emissions of the rest of the world are also significant, which will continue to break up the ice sheets that are important for algae, krill, and whales
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