Impact of development on Antarctica?

Question

I havean assignment to fnd out what developmetis happeneing in Antarctica, What is the impact of development on Antarctica and anything else additional to do with development in antarctica.

Any suggestable sites would also be useful.

Thanks :)

Answer 1

I googled up the source. Here is a quote from it:

There is a protocol now such that nations may not do any mining research or development in Antarctica. In 1998 a compromise agreement was reached to add a 50 year ban on mining until the year 2048.

Answer 2

i just read an article about the impact of increased tourists and scientists on antartica introducing a variety of 'alien species' that are not native to antartica,

basically, if the people visiting Antarctica aren't careful about what they accidently bring with them (knowingly or not) then the whole natural ecosystem that exists there could be at risk,

a good example they bring up is the possible accidental introduction of rats to Antarctica, which could severely endanger ground nesting birds and such like

i've put the source in, definitely worth a read if you want a different more ecological angle...