Written by prominent scientists and experts in Antarctic sciences, this work gives an overview of the studies undertaken by countries to assess the impact of pollution phenomena on the uniquely clean environment of Antarctica. Empirical studies and regulatory issues are evaluated in context with the goal of providing a model approach to more polluted areas of the world.
Environmental Contamination in Antarctica A Challenge to Analytical Chemistry Acknowledgements The editors gratefully acknowledge the authors of the various contributions to this book and all those who strongly encouraged and supported this project. Very sincere thanks are also due to Mr. Massimo Delle Femmine and Ms. Clarissa Ferreri for their patience in typing and compiling the many drafts of this book. Use of the cover image is by kind permission of the Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide (PNRA) - Italian Antarctic Research Programme. Environmental Contamination in Antarctica A Challenge to Analytical Chemistry Edited by Sergio Caroli Istituto Superiore di Sanith Rome, Italy P a o l o Cescon CSCTA-CNR, University "Ca' Foscari" of Venice, Italy David W. H. Walton British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, UK 2001 0 Elsevier Amsterdam - London - New York - Oxford - Paris - Shannon - Tokyo ELSEVIER SCIENCE Ltd The Boulevard, Langford Lane Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, UK 9 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved. This work is protected under copyright by Elsevier Science, and the following terms and conditions apply to its use: Photocopying Single photocopies of single chapters may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the Publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier Science Global Rights Department, PO Box 800, Oxford OX5 1DX, UK; phone: (+ 44) 1865 843830, fax: (+ 44) 1865 853333, e-mail:
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