Summary

Abandoned work sites, disposal sites, hazardous waste and untreated fuel spills in Antarctica have recently begun to receive significant attention. A profile of the clean-up at Casey waste disposal site demonstrates a suite of cultural, social, economic and scientific changes to the way Antarctica and its environmental management are viewed.

Authors:Stark J.S. Snape I. Riddle M.J. Published in: 2006 Category 1: Peer-reviewed literature Program area: Human Impacts Research
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Stark J.S., Snape I., Riddle M.J. (2006) Abandoned Antarctic waste disposal sites: Monitoring remediation outcomes and limitations at Casey Statio, Ecological Management & Restoration 7(1). 21-31; doi:10.1111/j.1442-8903.2006.00243.x;

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