Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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Should Antarctic Visiting Rights Be Sold to Highest Bidder?

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:12 PDT
Their goals are noble -- but should the privilege of experiencing the icy continent be reserved only for the wealthiest travelers? In less than two decades, the number of recreational visitors has swollen from a few thousand to more than 40,000 a year. As polar ice melts, cruise ships could bring even more visitors.