Archive for the ‘Antarctica’ Category
Antarctic fragility a reminder of importance of success in Copenhagen, UN secretary-general says
The secretary-general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, on Tuesday urged action on two fronts ahead of next week’s United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen as he marked the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty and commended European ministers for their work with the UN.
December 2, 2009
Posted in: Antarctica
Obama Administration Calls for limits to Antarctic tourism exploration
The Obama administration’s call for limits to and strict enforcement of Antarctic tourism is strongly supported by Lindblad Expeditions (LEX), the original expedition company that has been exploring the most remote regions of the world since 1958. At an ongoing multi-nation conference on the Antarctic Treaty, which itself was signed one year after Lindblad’s founding, [...]
April 15, 2009
Posted in: Antarctica
Don't be Left out in the Cold — Book Your 2008/09 Antarctica Voyage
Toronto, June 26, 2008 – Antarctica expeditions for the 2008/09 sailing season are selling out quickly and GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours advises those interested in this coming season to book now as most of the regular cabins are already sold out. GLP Worldwide Expedition is the Canadian representative for Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal [...]
June 26, 2008
Posted in: Antarctica
Antarctica’s March of the tourists
ertn/When the American explorer Richard E. Byrd sat alone in his hut in Antarctica in 1934, half frozen and half poisoned with carbon monoxide, he had an epiphany. Byrd wrote that he and other men of action in the exploration of the poles were risking their lives for no good reason. Byrd survived the ordeal, [...]
March 27, 2008
Posted in: Antarctica
Australia-Antarctica air link opens, complete with ice runway
WILKINS RUNWAY, Antarctica (AFP) – A historic passenger jet flight from Australia to Antarctica touched down smoothly on a blue ice runway Friday, launching the only regular airlink between the continents.
January 14, 2008
Posted in: Antarctica
Demand for Antarctica Grows
By Nelson Alcantara/etn More and more travelers are interested in Antarctica, a travel company has claimed. To meet what it has called a "growing demand," a United Kingdom-based travel company, called Voyages of Discovery, has created a dedicated website for anything and everything about Antarctica.
July 24, 2007
Posted in: Antarctica
Antarctica: The Final Frontier Awaits
April 3rd, 2007, Toronto – Indulge your senses and discover a beautiful unspoiled region of the world with alluring Antarctica itineraries from Norwegian Coastal Voyage (NCV). You'll observe wildlife not found anywhere else in the world when you explore the final frontier. These cruises promise enriching and educational experiences, unlike those found anywhere else.
April 3, 2007
Posted in: Antarctica
Research to study global warming in north, south poles
Thousands of scientists from over 60 countries began preparing this week for what is being touted as the largest polar research program in 50 years. With a major focus on global warming, the fourth International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008, a program of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) [...]
February 28, 2007
Posted in: Antarctica
Concern over tourism to Antarctica
by David Browne, eTN London An international meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, is discussing the impact of increased tourism to Antarctica. Scientists working on research programs in the polar region are demanding legally enforceable controls over non-scientific visitors to protect the environment of earth’s last great wilderness.
June 14, 2006
Posted in: Antarctica