Antarctic tour guides are quitting their dream jobs

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Europe Edition - Today's top story: 'I can’t work in the farce of climate change cruise tourism anymore': why Antarctic guides quit their dream jobs View in browser 23 July 2026 Europe Edition   Having grown up in the frigid winters of Wisconsin, I’ve seen quite enough ice and snow for a lifetime, and have never felt the need to travel to Antarctica. But for some people, it is a bucket-list destination. This was once the case for many of the tour guides who lead cruises and expeditions to the South Pole. But in the face of climate change, Antarctic guides are quitting their dream jobs. Their reasoning, outlined in this article, is heartbreaking – and may make you think twice about future adventure holidays. “Trust the science.” For some people, this is an obvious way to live. For others, it’s a controversial, politically-charged statement. Research shows a perplexing overlap between trust in science and belief in scientific conspiracy theories. 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