Dynamic Planet

Ice

As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles—the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas—melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future.

Ice

53m 18s

As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles—the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas—melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future.

Previews + Extras

  • Filming Polar Bears: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Filming Polar Bears

    S1 E1 - 6m 44s

    Cinematographer Adam Ravetch films the unique behavior of polar bears hunting beluga whales in Canada.

  • Humpback Whale Tagging: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Humpback Whale Tagging

    S1 E1 - 6m 28s

    Whale researchers Dave Cade and Shirel Kahane-Rapport attach sensors to humpback whales to gather scientific information. It’s a tricky procedure in the challenging conditions of Antarctica.

  • Episode 1 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1 Preview

    S1 E1 - 30s

    As our planet warms up, the ice at all three poles—the Arctic, Antarctic, and the Himalayas—melts rapidly, bringing significant consequences. Explore how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future.

  • Cave Exploration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cave Exploration

    S1 E1 - 2m 42s

    Mountain guide Ang Temba Sherpa and Glaciologist Jason Gulley venture into a treacherous glacier high in the mountains to examine how fast it is melting.

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