Champaign Voices

Billionaires Race to Buy Glaciers 'For Conservation and Also Bragging'

Published: July 25, 2026

Ultra-wealthy buyers are acquiring polar and alpine assets framed as climate stewardship that also photographs well on yachts. What do you think?

“You can't own winter. You can only rent it from God.”

“Donate coats. Don't buy a glacier.”

“If it's charity, why is there a logo?”