“Look to the stars, not because Earth is disappointing
but because there is so much more out there.”
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Antarctica’s Future is Our Future, with Dr. Mark Brandon
“First you fall in love with Antarctica, and then it breaks your heart.” That’s what renowned science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson wrote about the White Continent.
I discovered the truth of that quote firsthand when I journeyed to Antarctica in late 2023. There’s no other way to put it: Antarctica is astonishing. It is home to stunning glaciers, a dramatic coastline, and diverse wildlife. But while this remote continent may seem far removed from daily life, what happens there impacts us all.