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Is Antarctica on the verge of a turning point? Antarctica, long a symbol of untouched nature and icy isolation, is facing dramatic change. A construction boom is sweeping the cold continent - research facilities, infrastructure projects and raw material exploration are threatening the fragile ecosystem. But what is driving these developments? Who benefits from them? And what consequences does this have for the environment and the global community? In this video, we take a look behind the scenes of construction projects in Antarctica and uncover the risks and interests that are driving this construction boom. The future of the last untouched wilderness on earth is at stake. To make sure you don't miss any videos about mega projects, architecture and large construction sites, subscribe to the channel and activate the bell! #engineering #antarctica #construction 00:00 Intro 01:10 Science in Antarctica 01:25 Oil under Antarctica 02:00 Antarctic Treaty 02:20 Construction projects in Antarctica 02:43 Tensions in Antarctica 03:00 Territorial claims 03:36 Construction in Antarctica 03:50 Discovery Building Rothera 04:34 Road to Antarctica 05:22 Discovery of oil 06:00 Ecology Antarctica Footage: Scenic Relaxation, British Antarctic Survey, Timestorm Films, Nauctis, orion, Science Channel, Penguido, Licet Studios, In The Loop Travel, Inside Edition, hoser, Exploropia, WFAA, KBdesigned Canada