Glacial Balance
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"Glacial Balance could be a teaching tool not only about climate change, but also about geography, the
humanities, Latin American cultures, the scientific process, and documentary filmmaking as both an art and anthropological tool." - Mark Carey, Associate Professor of History, University of Oregon "Spectacular scenery….An excellent introduction to the subject of glaciology and ice-coring for studies of paleoclimate." - Geologist John Splettstoesser, Chair, Board of Governors, American Polar Society and editor, The Polar Times |
Subjects: Documentary, Cultural Studies, Environment, Latin American Studies, Travel, World Studies
Glacial Balance is a journey along the spine of the Andes mountain range, from Colombia to Argentina, getting to know the individuals and lives of those who are first affected by the dwindling tropical glacier reserve, the canaries in the mine. Along the way, scientists give us a perspective on what is happening in the natural world and what we can expect. From
that, we learn of the chain reaction effect that these disappearing glaciers are having on us and the rest of the world.
Glacial Balance is a journey along the spine of the Andes mountain range, from Colombia to Argentina, getting to know the individuals and lives of those who are first affected by the dwindling tropical glacier reserve, the canaries in the mine. Along the way, scientists give us a perspective on what is happening in the natural world and what we can expect. From
that, we learn of the chain reaction effect that these disappearing glaciers are having on us and the rest of the world.
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