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The last place on Earth any tourist should go

12 mins | Jul 14, 2023
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Are you considering travelling to Antarctica? The continent is a rare place that still belongs to nature. And, since we need it to act as a buffer against climate change, Sara Clemence argues that putting it at risk to give deep-pocketed tourists a sense of awe is not worth it. Read by Marni Penning.

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