- Antarctica bears upon it such a
vast variation of fascinating flora and fauna. Having adapted
to the regular and freezing climate of the continent, I
understand the devastating effects Global Warming has had
on Antarctica’s inhabitants as well as, ultimately, the
unique and pristine environment that provides such an awe-inspiring
marvel. This, as any would understand it, is the reasoning
behind Antarctic tourism. I believe that this controversial
travel simply encourages the discarding of rubbish which
results in landfill and the emitting of greenhouse gases
with their final disposal, further contributing to Global
Warming. As to how to stop Global Warming, I myself am unsure
of the actions I believe we should take but I would be honoured
to hear any responses or suggestions regarding possible
solutions. As Paul implies; ‘All it takes is a seed’, meaning
this idea could start something small but generate into
a life-changing reality. We cannot let this beautiful continent
become as polluted and wasted as the rest of the Earth.
Sincerely, Phebe, 13
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- I for one love Antarctica, a beautiful, peaceful place,
but now it is being ruined. Animals are being traumatized,
endangered and some have become extinct! I've seen pictures
of waste just being left there on the ground, I'm sickened
by this stuff. And as a 13-year-old girl, it crushes me
and in my eyes, degrades the human race and represents its'
true colours. People should be ashamed of them-selves. We
seem to never learn from our mistakes aye? What about the
Antarctica Treaty? Does nobody care for that? I really don't
think that tourists should be allowed to go to Antarctica,
there are plenty of other places out there and Antarctica
is just one of them. Besides, scientists etc., are ruining
Antarctica for everyone anyways. If you really want to go
to Antarctica, then become a scientists etc., a good one
I mean. Not the type of person that would destroy it for
everyone!
Tiffany
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- I think that global warming could kill many animals,
and that man may in fact destroy a good part of this planet.I
want to save our planet. I think that it all may come to
an end if we do not reduce it.
Brendan
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- I am 14 but I definitely think Antarctica
should be saved, as many of the others do you have posted
here. There are so few places on Earth that have not been
destroyed by man we should keep this wonderful eco system.
I personally, have a great interest in this matter, and
read lots of books and internet polls about the
situation.
If the world is forced to develop on Antarctica just because
the big men say so, i do not know what this world is coming
to.
xXxSaMmYxXx
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- Hiya my name is Kristina and I'm 14 and I don't think
ppl our age gets a say but I don't really care and I will
say what I want to say. We shouldn't touch Antarctica because
its a place for animals to live think of animals as humans
and you where an animal you wouldn't like your home to be
destroyed. But its just not about the animals, I agree with
most of the things ppl have said on here its a place to
be left alone. I'm learning about Antarctica at school too
and the things that have happened to it already is horrible.
SAVE ANTARCTICA PLEASE!!!
X__kristina__X
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- Hi my name is Jayde and I'm from
Australia.I'm 14 and we are doing Antarctica at school,
I've never really thought about it before doing this project
but people are ruining this beautiful country, just to get
more minerals for us! don't we already have enough?????
we have ruined basically our whole earth so we can make
our lives a better place, it was here before us! we should
definitely leave Antarctica alone!
my contribution
probably won't change your mind but i can try, and don't
look down on all these other opinions just because were
kids (and ok teenagers too) thanks
x x x Jayde x x x
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- Think for a moment! Do you think
tourism in Antarctica is a good idea? We all know how much
carbon (bad stuff destroying our universe) is released from
flying an aeroplane over Antarctica but what about Cruise
Ships. Cruise ships are just as bad! Transportation of any
kind produces waste of all kinds from carbon to garbage.
Each cruise ship carries an average of 3,000 people and
produces as much sewage and waste as a medium-sized city.
Tons of sewage, garbage and even hazardous waste is produced
and disposed of each day by a single ship. This constant
discharge of waste into our oceans is multiplied by dozens
of ships operating every year around Antarctica.
A ship's anchor will weigh up to 5 tonne and cause enormous
damage as it scrapes along the sea floor. Imagine the damage
caused by a five tonne anchor dragging across your garden
as it attempts to stop a cruise ship from moving. And what
if the anchor breaks? Are these cruise ships fitted with
extra steal hulls to tackle random icebergs! HELLO THIS
IS ANTARCTICA and it's got a few random floating icebergs
here and there! Now tell me hand on heart you think anyone
should have a right to visit as a tourist knowing full well
the damage we are creating. Lets make the small sacrifice
of not being an Antarctic tourist and begin the process
of giving the next few generations an Antarctica to be learnt
about!
Charlotte Year Eight
Woldingham School
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- I think we should leave Antarctica but people should
be able to go on holiday there.
Jon - Liverpool
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- I believe that people should leave Antarctica alone,
is it really causing that much of a problem???If scientists
believe that the ice will melt and cause the sea level to
rise, then they should try to find a way to get rid of global
warming. it is still a good idea to do research in Antarctica
and a bit of tourism, but that's about it.
Daniel - age 10
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- I think that Antarctica should be left how it is. Although
people say it could help us in years to come. (If we develop
it.) Think what it would do to the wildlife. Treaties
may be helping save Antarctica. But some of them are also
ruining it. We should stop because everywhere else on the
globe is being used for our purposes. So I don't see why
we should ruin this last place.
Katie - Essex, England
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- I think that we shouldn't touch Antarctica because if
we do the not only will we destroy the only wilderness for
now but also the only wilderness for the future. Save
Antarctica, save Earth.
DEXtreme - London,
England
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- I'm doing it at school too! I'm 14 I'm from Newquay
(England). I think we should leave it alone its the only
place in the whole world we haven't ruined!!! LEAVE
IT ALONE!!!!!
Stargirl
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- Hi I'm 14 and this is what I think. I am studying Antarctica
at school and I think that Antarctica should be left alone!
It should be only used for research, and maybe a limited
amount of tourists each year. if we start going we will
melt the ice and Antarctica won't be a cold place anymore.
it would be just like any other country is that what we
really want?
Dani - Northwood
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- Hi I am 13 and I have very strong feelings about what
we are doing to Antarctica. This is a place for animals
to live in and there is no point in destroying this country
like we have for all of the rest. I really hope that no-one
will destroy this country.
Vicky - Althorpe,
Scunthorpe, England
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- I think that what we are doing to Antarctica is wrong.
Like what people say if we develop on it the wilderness
will be lost forever. Leave it alone punk.
Natalie Fletcher age
10
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- Hi I'm Chaz and am 13 and this is
my opinion.I
think that we should not use Antarctica for our uses. It
is basically the only place that has not been used and now
we are destroying it. It isn't right to destroy some animals
homes because if it was the way round we would complain.
I am only 13 so I can not do a lot but other people can
so if you read my message please help to do something about
it before we are to late. Thank you
Chaz - Hornchurch
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- Hi I'm 10 and these are my views about Antarctica.
I think that Antarctica should not belong
to any country. It should be only used for research and no
parts of Antarctica should be split up between countries. The
animals which live in Antarctica should be left alone, people
should not go and disturb them and use them for testing.
If humans tamper with Antarctica it will resolve in pollution
and the untouched continent will be ruined.
Dejan Cancar - Upminster, Essex
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- Well I'm 14 but I have strong feelings about how Antarctica
is being used. I think that someone should stand up and
say what's going to be done in the future to ensure or future
off our kids and generations to come. But its not all about
that...
Did you no that if we towed a ice berg
to a third world country we would give then a better life because
that ice water is 100% pure and that would save many lives as
people there are dying because of contaminated water now the
only thing is HOW DO WE TOW A ICE BERG.
Well I don't know but someone should...
Now I think Antarctica is a very precious
asset this world because we don't know what kind of minerals
are under that ice cap. now there could be anything under there.
Dinosaurs trees a lost land . No no-one really knows.. So I
think everyone who goes to the Antarctic to make sure they come
back so they can share their knowledge with others... send more
safety gear with them and more of everything.. but we must make
sure that all waste comes back with them..... but I'm only 14
and this is a view of one person so what can I do but tell you
how I feel
Shay Lea
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