"I feel I can have a more positive influence throughout this important time if I am consistently here and have made the decision to focus my efforts solely on the club's campaigns, " he explains.
Still, they recognize that it is important for the United States to have the power to influence international affairs and to defend its interests around the globe.
"Those water masses play a very important role in the present-day status of the ice pack and changes in the delivery would have an influence and effect on ice distribution, " said Weingartner.