TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ - It's one of the most unforgiving and untouched places on our planet, yet its fragile environment is being endangered by our southern lifestyles. It's the Canadian Arctic. The top of the world. And TVO was there.

The concept of global warming is nothing new, but a four-year study conducted by 250 scientists confirms that the ice in the Arctic is not only melting - it's melting very quickly. What will this do to the rest of the planet? Can this change be stopped? What kind of world will the youth of today inherit?

Arctic Fever: Breaking the Ice, a special documentary produced by TVO, highlights first-hand observations from 10 teens who followed the world-class scientists in an expedition to an Arctic ice floe near Pond Inlet on Baffin Island. These young environmentalists from Ontario, the United States, and the Canadian Arctic were sent by an organization called Students on Ice, and a TVO crew accompanied them. Their mission was to learn about climate change, global warming, sustainable living, and Inuit tradition. Scientists gave the students workshops on biology, glaciology, and issues surrounding permafrost and climate change.

"There is no question that this unique expedition will stay front and center in the minds of these ten students for many years to come. It is our hope at TVOntario that by sharing this experience other young people will also recognize the reality and the urgency of the situation. Talking about global warming just isn't good enough anymore. We need to act," explains Arctic Fever producer Maria Farano.

In this riveting documentary, we see how the young people develop a new understanding and respect for the planet and for each other. They gain fresh perspectives, connect with the natural world, and increase their awareness of the earth as a global ecosystem.

As well, they will experience an Inuit seal hunt, taste raw seal for the first time, and make their own decisions on the moral and cultural reasons for and against the hunt.