Remote fieldwork is an important component of polar research across both physical and social sciences. There is increasing recognition…
Perspectives from polar early career scientists – a collaboration with APECS
This Collection brings together a range of Reviews, Opinions and original Research Articles from members of the Association of Polar Early Career Perspectives (APECS). It highlight the diversity of experiences and fields of study represented within APECS, and draws attention to some of the key challenges faced by early career researchers in polar science.
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PLOS Climate Coming in from the cold: Addressing the challenges experienced by women conducting remote polar fieldwork
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PLOS Climate A call to strengthen international collaboration to assess climate change effects in polar regions
Climate change is exerting complex and transformative effects in the Arctic and Antarctic; regions that are essential to global climate,…
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PLOS Climate Microbial dynamics in rapidly transforming Arctic proglacial landscapes
Arctic glacial environments are rapidly changing, as the Arctic warms at a rate three to four times faster than the global average (the…
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PLOS Climate Effects of reduced snowpack due to climate warming on abiotic and biotic soil properties in alpine and boreal forest systems
Reduction in snow cover, depth, onset, and duration of seasonal snow in mid-latitude regions due to climate warming has multiple global…
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PLOS Climate Harnessing economic tools for Indigenous climate resilience: Insights from Arctic marine resources
Economic tools remain under-used in addressing multiple challenges faced by indigenous communities in the rapidly changing Arctic. While…
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PLOS Climate Polar fieldwork in the 21st century: Early Career Researchers considerations regarding safety and sustainability
Conducting fieldwork in polar regions presents a multifaceted challenge not only because of the remoteness of the environment, but also…
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PLOS Climate Southern Ocean food-webs and climate change: A short review and future directions
Food-webs are a critical feature of ecosystems and help us understand how communities will respond to climate change. The Southern Ocean…