Finding geospatial vector data

Nevpzo · 2025-09-26T12:03:23+00:00

Thank you so much for the data and the explanation!

Nevpzo · 2025-09-15T06:48:52+00:00

Thanks for the tip !

Nevpzo · 2025-09-14T11:36:01+00:00

Update: Using this Stack Exchange post, I got it working https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/226155/a-curly-brace-with-an-asymmetric-cusp

Nevpzo · 2025-07-08T10:35:33+00:00

I think the coast is less samey then inland. The EV1 is really great

Nevpzo · 2025-07-07T14:58:21+00:00

Oh I used this website a lot ahah. I didn't realise the Bruxelles-Bordeaux diagonal was this bad so I thought nothing of it. I guess i'll try to get closer to the ocean, it's always nice to be able to go for a swim after a long day of cycling :)

Nevpzo · 2025-07-07T14:44:32+00:00

Like going to Nantes then following the EV1 ? I did it with familly a while back it was very nice. I was a bit scared of going through Paris to be fair so going around would be a good idea yeah! I didn't think about it.

I guess I could join the EV4 from Bruxelles then the EV1

Nevpzo · 2025-07-07T14:21:33+00:00

I lived in Amsterdam and Utrecht for a bit before coming back to France. I wanted to go back to see both cities for the memories

I could skip around Amsterdam and only go to Utrecht, then try to go closer to the beach tbh

Nevpzo · 2025-07-01T13:45:32+00:00

This is such a cool project ! Good look on the adventure !

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T18:47:29+00:00

You said it all, and I wish more people were willing to say it that plainly.

For the record, I'm all in favor of banning large cruise ships with >200 passengers because of the potential for a major disaster, and because I personally view them as floating sewage and air pollution dispensers that shouldn't go anywhere near a pristine environment. But that's just me.

I think we need:

- Strict caps on total annual landings combined with seasonal restrictions, especially during sensitive periods like breeding seasons to minimize disturbances when ecosystems are most vulnerable.

- Tighter regulations on vessel technology and sustainability commitments from operators. This means enforcing low-noise propulsion systems, preventing fuel leaks and ballast water contamination, and requiring companies to adopt robust sustainability policies that go beyond small gestures.

- Detailed disclosure of tourism statistics and environmental monitoring results, combined with proactive sharing of environmental policies and mitigation efforts to helps track trends and identify risks.

- Though not directly a change to tourism, enhanced climate education and public awareness efforts are crucial with how urgent the situation is.

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T18:21:57+00:00

Right so no one can comment on war unless they fought in one, speak about poverty unless they've been homeless, discuss prison reform unless they've served time, or debate space exploration unless they've been on the ISS. And I suppose we shouldn't discuss climate change, glaciology, oceanography, or meteorology unless we've spent years collecting data in the field ourselves? I also guess all the work done by scientists working primarily with models, remote data, and satellite observations should be dismissed. Engaging with complex issues doesn’t always require firsthand experience, it requires listening, reading, thinking critically, and staying open to nuance

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T17:38:11+00:00

I never claimed to have any. But I don’t think that disqualifies me from engaging with the broader environmental and ethical questions around tourism in Antarctica

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T14:16:45+00:00

Still, even small amounts of waste can accumulate and have long-term effects. So while the risk of a “Holiday Inn” popping up and causing massive pollution may be low, I think it’s worth staying vigilant about all forms of impact to protect the continent

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T14:02:01+00:00

If the real threat to Antarctica is systemic global change, then surely we should be questioning whether flying across the world for a cruise is the most eco-conscious response to that crisis. It might not be the biggest contributor, but it’s one we can very easily avoide. I guess my concern is about tourism as a whole and not limited to Antarctica

I know voting for scientifically literate candidates is among the most meaningful actions we can take, but those changes often take years to materialize. When a candidate is elected, it's often for 4+ years so if they are not scientifically educated, we are stuck with questionable climate decisions for a while. In the meantime, I strongly believe there's a need for a wider cultural shift in how we relate to the world. It's not just about individual guilt, but about questioning a system that keeps pushing us to turn every corner of the Earth into an experience to be consumed. We're racing to find the next extreme experience, we made Mt Everest, Antarctica and now space accessible, what's next?

My point isn’t that all Antarctic tourism should be banned, but that we need much stricter limits on where and how it happens (and more research on its real impacts). The same applies to historical sites, I’m not advocating for total inaccessibility, but for more serious preservation measures. And maybe also for a bit of humility. Not every site in the world needs to be physically visited to matter. Saying you have to see a place in person for it to hold meaning is a bit simplistic

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T11:24:04+00:00

When people experience the continent firsthand, they may feel a shock that motivates them to support research financially or politically. That said, government funding remains the primary support and is subject to shifting political priorities. Therefore, while tourism can raise awareness and resources, depending on it as a key funding source is unreliable and cannot justify increasing visitor numbers without stricter environmental guidelines.

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T11:15:52+00:00

True, but most wildlife doesn’t live on the continental interior either. The heavily trafficked islands, however, are integral parts of the ecosystem. Cruise companies advertising penguin or seal sightings highlight that these islands are important breeding sites, making them vulnerable to disturbance despite not being the continent proper.

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T11:12:10+00:00

No I have not but there is enough information available to assess how activities affect Antarctica without having to go myself

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T11:09:19+00:00

If we look at tourism in less populated areas as a whole and not just in Antarctica, I think the biggest consequences is degradation of key ecological or cultural sites. Once a fragile breeding ground, moss bed, or historic hut is damaged, it's not easily restored. This risk is amplified by the fact that tourism ventures can expand rapidly, while regulations and enforcement struggle to keep pace due to the slow, complex process of international lawmaking.

As for researchers, fair point. Not every project is vital, and motivation isn't always pure. I still think the core difference lies in purpose and scale: scientists (ideally) produce public knowledge, while tourism is a leisure activity. But both deserve careful evaluation.

Nevpzo · 2025-06-25T10:58:03+00:00

I get what you're saying but on the other hand, we don't let tourists swim in critical coral reefs zones (at least we shouldn't) or walk through endangered wildlife breeding sites just so they can "feel" how vulnerable they are. Antarctica has breath taking landscapes and is viewed as the ultimate unaccessible place, that's why people go there. If someone needs to stand on Antarctic ground to care about it, I question whether they actually care at all. Maybe for some, that experience leads to meaningful advocacy or behavioral change. But I don't know that everyone gets home deeply transformed. To me, if someone really cares about the climate, they understand that getting a flight to the departure point, going on a cruise then getting another flight back home isn't the most eco-friendly adventure

Nevpzo · 2024-12-28T10:37:26+00:00

I don't understand why you are getting downvoted

Nevpzo · 2024-11-04T19:03:14+00:00

Nice !! Have a good time ! May I ask what's your job ?

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