Science and Discovery

Environmental Protection

2 articles

Stunning Antarctic icebergs and glaciers under a dramatic sky, with distant tourist ships symbolizing the threat of increased tourism.
Earth & Environment

Antarctica's Pristine Future Threatened by 2026 Tourism Boom

Each tourist arrival in Antarctica accounts for an average of 83 tons of snow loss, directly eroding the very landscape they came to admire.

David Grossman·June 21, 2026
World leaders contemplating diverging paths towards climate solutions, highlighting the current lag in global cooperation.
Earth & Environment

Global cooperation on climate change solutions lags

On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an Advisory Opinion affirming that states have binding legal obligations and may face legal consequences for climate harm, a development cru

David Grossman·May 18, 2026