With its icebergs melting, Greenland mulls ways to control tourist crowds

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In the past 40 years, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet.

"It's a dream destination," said Yves Gleyze, a veteran off-the-beaten-track French tourist in his 60s as he arrived at the airport in Ilulissat.

A boat carrying tourists manoeuvres among icebergs floating in Disko Bay, Ilulissat, western Greenland. – Photo: AFPIn the past 40 years, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, according to a recent scientific study. In order to protect the environment and community, Ilulissat should only welcome"one ship max per day, max one thousand tourists per ship," he said.Jeremiassen said the town's infrastructure is not designed to accommodate such numbers, nor is it able to ensure that tourists respect protected areas, notably in the fjord.

Tourists stand on the deck of a boat manoeuvring among icebergs floating in Disko Bay, Ilulissat, western Greenland. – Photo: AFPGreenland has enjoyed self-rule since 2009 but hopes to gain full independence from Denmark one day.

 

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