Secrets of the South Pole

Antarctica is barely accessible to humans but the ice-covered landmass - and the oceans around it - shelter rich wildlife, including many penguins. It also holds the keys for understanding the future of our planet, which is why scientific research into the isolated continent is stepping up. But as human activity encroaches, do we need to do more to protect Antarctica? Clive Cookson, FT science editor, talks to Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, about her recent trip to the region. Read Leslie's article here Contributors: Clive Cookson, science editor, and Leslie Hook, environment correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Secrets of the South Pole is an episode from FT News by Financial Times.

This episode is 13:52 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2020.

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