Explains why the arctic and antarctic are especially sensitive to global warming, how the shrinking of glaciers and ice caps and the melting of permafrost involve positive feedback loops that accelerate the process, and the extent to which the melting effects sea level.

A thrilling journey to the world's most perilous environment, Antarctic Edge: 70° South joins a team of world-class scientists as they explore the fastest warming place on earth: the West Antarctic Peninsula. Filmed in one of the most perilous environments on the planet, Antarctic Edge brings to us the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Earth's southern polar region, revealing the harsh conditions and huge challenges that scientists endure for...

A frozen adventure where artists carve ice and snow into amazing shapes--some are more than 60 feet high! Join skaters on the world's largest skating rink, and see how they make ice cream at Ben & Jerry's! Learn about glaciers and how they form and grow and melt. Ride on a giant ice explorer, and see why huge icebergs act like the ice cubes in your drink! Travel around the world, from Sapporo, Japan for the annual Snow Festival, to Canada's Columbia...

Featuring a cast of world champion athletes, this film takes you to the action of outdoor adventure sports like never before; skiing and snowboarding perilous untouched mountain peaks; climbing vertical frozen waterfalls and magnificent red-rock spires; surfing some of the largest waves ever surfed and windsurfing gale force winds. Shares an understanding of those who have made their passion a lifestyle and provides a unique glimpse into the relationship...