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Almost unbelievably some expeditions do leave expedition gear behind, even discard a second sled that they took to aid their progress, or dump fuel that weighs too much (and was only taken along due to bad planning). Some even fake equipment loss or failure in order to have their insurance cover the expenses of an unnecessary pick-up. Such blatant choices cannot be responsibly accounted for, and such behaviour is unforgivable. The more aware of our impact we become, the better we will be able to decide how to reduce it.

Considering the environment in a small sailboat, treading lightly and risking getting stuck, or…

…ploughing through in a nuclear-powered icebreaker. The choice is ours.

Becoming environmental ambassadors

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As always, a collaboration will be needed between the parties involved in transportation to and from the polar regions, but it is also clear that responsibility lies with the individual. There will always be those who care and those who do not, but a willingness to recognise our environmental imprint and do something about it is vital.