Tourism surge is driving up pollution in Antarctica, scientists warn
Antarctica
A boom in tourism over the past two decades is increasing pollution in Antarctica and accelerating the melting of snow, scientists have warned. Much of the pollution caused by the increase in human presence comes from transport powered by fossil fuels releasing fine particles containing heavy metals into the environment.
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