Calling nature-loving Malaysians: Airbnb is looking to bring you to Antarctica to collect snow samples | Malay Mail

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KUALA LUMPUR, September 24 — Online marketplace for lodging Airbnb along with Ocean Conservancy is looking for travel and nature enthusiasts to embark on an all-expenses-paid scientific mission in Antarctica to better understand humans’ environmental impact. The unprecedented opportunity,...

Antarctica is the ice-covered southernmost continent of the South Pole. — Picture courtesy of Ocean Conservancy

The goal is to bring greater awareness to humans’ impact on the climate in one of the world’s least understood and most isolated ecosystems. “Most people think of Antarctica as a pristine and isolated continent, but recent evidence shows that even the most remote locations are affected by plastic pollution,” said Jones-Williams in a press release.

“We are looking for passionate individuals, with a sense of global citizenship, who are excited to be a part of the team and to return home and share our findings with the world.” Echoing similar sentiments, Airbnb global policy and communications senior vice president Chris Lehane said they continue to find ways to contribute to reducing the impact of humans on the environment.

 

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