Will a city be built in Antarctica for permanent human residence by 2030?
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StaleAug 8, 23, 1:39 AM UTCJan 1, 30, 11:59 PM UTC
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Background: Antarctica, the last great wilderness on Earth, has long been protected by international treaties that limit human intervention, primarily for research purposes.
- As climate change alters the landscape and the potential for resource extraction becomes viable, there's growing speculation about human settlement in Antarctica.
- This forecast aims to evaluate the possibility of the establishment of a city in Antarctica designed for permanent human residence by 2030.
- Criteria for "City for Permanent Human Residence":
- Minimum Population: For the settlement to qualify as a "city", it should support a continuous population of at least 50,000 individuals.
- Infrastructure: The city should possess infrastructure like housing, energy sources, waste management, communication facilities, and possibly health, education, and recreational facilities.
