Tipping Point
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The Arctic Sea Ice, a plate of ice roughly the size of Europe, is disappearing. Explores, with the company of scientists, the fabled Northwest Passage. Provides an overview of how polar bears, seals, and arctic birds are struggling to adapt to the rising temperature and their shrinking terrain. But beyond the wildlife, there are concerns about the effect the melting ice cap has on human life.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: Business, Science, Social Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Issues, Globalism
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: Filmakers Library, Inc
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