Arctic Environment Variability in the Context of Global Change

The main focus of this book is the study of environmental dynamics in the Arctic, coupled with ecosystem dynamics. Particular emphasis isplaced on problems of the composition of theArctic atmosphere, including minor gases, aerosols and clouds, as well as changes in the composition due toimpacts of human activity. Analysis of observational data and numerical modelling results, which characterize the Arctic basin pollution dynamics, and its impact on ecosystems is also provided. Other topics covered include problems of general circulation in the atmosphere and oceans - beginning with the 1930s when the Arctic was regarded as the kitchen of global weather and climate andconcluding with the situation today when modern observational data and numerical modelling make for a more balanced view.