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The environmental impacts of operating an Antarctic research station

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  • Enda Crossin
  • Karli Verghese
  • Simon Lockrey
  • Hieu Ha
  • Gordon Young

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We present a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the operation of Casey Station in Antarctica. The LCA included quantifying material and energy flows, modeling of elementary flows, and subsequent environmental impacts. Environmental impacts were dominated by emissions associated with freight operations and electricity cogeneration. A participatory design approach was used to identify options to reduce environmental impacts, which included improving freight efficiency, reducing the temperature setpoint of the living quarters, and installing alternative energy systems. These options were then assessed using LCA, and have the potential to reduce environmental impacts by between 2% and 19.1%, depending on the environmental indicator.

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  • Enda Crossin & Karli Verghese & Simon Lockrey & Hieu Ha & Gordon Young, 2020. "The environmental impacts of operating an Antarctic research station," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 24(4), pages 791-803, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:inecol:v:24:y:2020:i:4:p:791-803
    DOI: 10.1111/jiec.12972
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    1. Simon Lockrey & Karli Verghese & Enda Crossin & Gordon Young, 2020. "Development of an environmental impact reduction strategy for Australia's Antarctic infrastructure," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 24(4), pages 804-814, August.
    2. Andrew C. Procter & P. Özge Kaplan & Rochelle Araujo, 2016. "Net Zero Fort Carson: Integrating Energy, Water, and Waste Strategies to Lower the Environmental Impact of a Military Base," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 20(5), pages 1134-1147, October.
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    1. Simon Lockrey & Karli Verghese & Enda Crossin & Gordon Young, 2020. "Development of an environmental impact reduction strategy for Australia's Antarctic infrastructure," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 24(4), pages 804-814, August.

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