Policy and Science of Geothermal Heat Use at McMurdo Station, Antarcrtica

My thesis research project deals with the use of geothermal heat in Antarctica. Currently it is not allowed due to article 7 of the 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection that placed a 50 moratorium on the exploitation of mineral resources. The US main base in Antarctica, McMurdo Station is curre...

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Main Author: Alvine, Joe
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2010
Subjects:
student research
environmental studies program
undergraduate thesis
Antarctica
geothermal heat pumps
Environmental Health and Protection
Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Sciences
Geochemistry
Geology
Geomorphology
Glaciology
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Oil
Gas
and Energy
Other Earth Sciences
Other Environmental Sciences
Sustainability
McMurdo Station
Antarc*
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/envstudtheses/36
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/context/envstudtheses/article/1039/viewcontent/auto_convert.pdf
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Summary:My thesis research project deals with the use of geothermal heat in Antarctica. Currently it is not allowed due to article 7 of the 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection that placed a 50 moratorium on the exploitation of mineral resources. The US main base in Antarctica, McMurdo Station is currently powered by diesel generators that are inefficient, cause environmental damage, and is expensive to run. By exploring alternative energy options, McMurdo Station can reduce its dependence on non-renewable energy sources. By determining the geothermal potential of McMurdo Station, this project explores the possibilities and benefits that would occur with the utilization of geothermal heat at McMurdo Station.

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