Dave Harmon, PW editor
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min read

Study says Antarctica faces mounting human pressures, with remaining wilderness needing protection

Antarctica is viewed as Earth’s last great ‘untouched’ wilderness, but world-first research has revealed its precious ecosystem is in greater peril than previously thought.

Of Earth’s seven continents, Antarctica is the only one that has no cities, agriculture or industry.

https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/science/environment/2020/07/16/antarctica-biodiversity-wilderness/

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