Antarctic Protection Act of 1990, United States
Published: July 5, 2007, 11:11 pm
Updated: July 5, 2007, 11:11 pm
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The United States Congress enacted the Antarctic Protection Act of 1990 in recognition of the region's distinct ecosystems and habitats for unique organisms with the potential to benefit scientific research. The Act mandates that any person under US jurisdiction is not to engage in, finance, or knowingly provide assistance to any mineral resource activity in Antarctica. Other wildlife protection provisions are also outlined in the Act.
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Robyn Kenney (Lead Author);Sidney Draggan Ph.D. (Topic Editor) "Antarctic Protection Act of 1990, United States". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth July 5, 2007; Last revised Date July 5, 2007; Retrieved May 21, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Antarctic_Protection_Act_of_1990,_United_States>
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The Encyclopedia of Earth Robyn Kenney graduated from Boston University with a BA in Environmental Science in 2002 and a MA in Energy and Environmental Analysis in 2007. As an undergraduate she was active as the President of the Environmental Student Organization for two years. She coordinated awareness efforts throughout campus and established open communication lines between students, BU staff & administrators to undertake a collaborative step towards improving recycling on ca ... (Full Bio)
Map of Antarctica.
The United States Congress enacted the Antarctic Protection Act of 1990 in recognition of the region's distinct ecosystems and habitats for unique organisms with the potential to benefit scientific research. The Act mandates that any person under US jurisdiction is not to engage in, finance, or knowingly provide assistance to any mineral resource activity in Antarctica. Other wildlife protection provisions are also outlined in the Act.
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