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.