Global Warming

On past expeditions to Antarctica, Scouts have witnessed the effects of climate change and global warming in powerful, personal ways. From the ship and during landings, we observed the dramatic impacts firsthand — like the massive icebergs A68A and A68C, which broke off from the Larsen C Ice Shelf and floated through the Southern Ocean, reshaping local ecosystems. In one unforgettable moment, Scouts were present on a record-breaking day when the temperature in Antarctica soared to 70°F — a shocking high for a continent known for its extreme cold. We hiked across melting snowfields, noticed the thinning sea ice, and saw how changes in ice and temperature affected penguin colonies, with some struggling to find nesting space or food due to shifting conditions.

One Scout was so deeply affected by what she saw that she wrote a school research paper on global warming, drawing directly from her experience in Antarctica. Seeing these changes up close transformed her understanding of the planet — and her role in protecting it. Experiences like these bring science to life and inspire young people to become stewards of the Earth, equipped with the knowledge, empathy, and urgency needed to make a difference.