About this episode

This episode discusses the profound risks that climate change poses to the frozen parts of our planet.

The frozen parts of our planet—from sprawling polar ice sheets and floating sea ice to mountain glaciers and frigid soils—face profound risks from climate change. Already, a warmer world has transformed these landscapes, with consequences that span the globe.

Topics covered

• climate change
• polar regions
• ice melting
• environmental impact
• global consequences

Keywords

• polar ice
• climate change
• ice sheets
• sea ice
• glaciers
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: polar ice, polar ice sheets, floating sea ice, mountain glaciers, frigid soils, world

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