Antarctica and its wildlife has looked after itself for millions of years. It's somewhat perplexing then to read the following statement in the article below:

"Why the white wilderness needs our care"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7317421.stm

Whatever 'care' we can muster in respect of the environment seems always to be dwarfed by the mischeif we create. If Antarctica were able of speak for itself it would most certainly tell us the best care we can take of it is for us to leave it alone.

Given its growth in status as one of the last un-plundered paradises on earth, it is unlikely we could ever stop ourselves:

http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/antarctica.html

Is it about time we faced up to the notion that plundering is not a viable way forward for us. We need to think in terms of sustainability in everything we do.