Green information for a white continent — environmental information for Antarctica

• Published in: Aslib Proceedings
• Main Authors: Walton, D.W.H., Phillips, Christine M.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald 1988
• Subjects: Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eb051100; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/eb051100/full/xml; https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/eb051100/full/html

Antarctica, the highest, coldest and windiest of all continents is also the least known. Although initial discovery and exploration began with Captain Cook in the 18th century, substantial investigation began only in the 20th century. 1956 — the start of the International Geophysical Year — marks the major turning point for interest in Antarctica and the beginning of a continuing growth in Antarctic information. Increasing international interest in Antarctic resources, conservation, politics and science is providing a much wider demand for environmental information of all types.