Succumbed to the heat

Scientists and local officials have identified ways to adapt to climate change
The Council on Science and Technology Policy under President republic considered the issues preventing the negative effects of global warming.
for Yakutia, nearly all the territory which is located in kriolito-zone problem warming relevant in the first place "behavior" of permafrost. From its state security depends facilities built here. Therefore, emphasis was placed on board precisely this aspect. But above corresponding member RaN Veniamin Balobaev described how and why the climate is changing in different parts of the republic and what should be expected in the foreseeable future.
The scientist noted that the cyclical warming and cooling - a normal natural phenomenon, and human influence on this process minute. The primary role in creating the greenhouse effect and consequently the formation of the oceans play in climate, while providing warming carbon dioxide and, conversely, absorbing it in cold periods. Central Yakutia, as it may seem strange, is influenced by the distant Atlantic Ocean. Echoes of his stormy breath led the average temperature in the area of Yakutsk, increasing over the past thirty years, rose to 2.3 degrees. but the arctic regions of the republic dependent on the Pacific, and Tiksi in temperature almost does not change.
In general, to assess Balobaeva, the nature of Yakutia is now in a rush warming. In the future, meaning the average temperature will gradually decrease and reached the lowest values by mid-century, after which the curve again popolzet slowly upwards.
Director of the Institute merzlotovedeniya SO RaN Rudolf Zhang and an expert on foundations of Yakutsk NII construction project led anastasiya Tseeva data on the impact of warming on permafrost and engineering facilities. The most characteristic is evident in the central and southern regions of the republic. The increased because of the flooded territory and increase the depth of permafrost seasonal ottayki forced to seek new approaches to security and facilities primarily to the foundations of sustainability. However, as noted Tseeva, the temperature increase in deep soils (up to 15 meters) not so much linked to climate change, but from human activities.
Board members suggested to adopt a programme of research, including the establishment of a network geocryological stations for monitoring. In addition, proposed to develop a set of standards for the safe placement, construction and operation of the territory of Yakutia. Were made and specific technological proposals. Basically, they relate to various options device foundations.
The President Vyacheslav Shtyrov said: to look for new solutions based on modern technology, but that should not abandon the large-scale construction experience of past years. He said that to research and innovation needed to attract large companies operating in the territory of Yakutia, or planning to set up production here. However, Shtyrov stressed that in studying climate change should be avoided quick conclusions: "You can not make global warming scares for the population", - said the president.

Yuri Batin