The world is facing an unprecedented crisis, as the Earth is heating up at a rate that is twice as fast as it was four decades ago. This alarming trend has led to ominous consequences for both the planet and all living creatures. As temperatures rise, ice caps and glaciers melt, oceans warm, forests burn, and weather patterns shift. These changes put our way of life in jeopardy.
To understand the impact of these climate change and how we can adapt to ensure a sustainable future, Dynamic Planet offers a unique perspective on our changing planet. Filmed over three years across seven continents, this documentary series showcases the lives of extraordinary people and animals who are on the front lines of climate change in extreme environments. The series not only highlights the threats facing these environments but also reveals how the natural world is adapting in surprising ways through science, nature and Indigenous knowledge.
In the premier episode titled “ICE,” a team of global experts travels from Antarctica’s frozen polar oceans to the Himalayas vast plateaus and peaks to document how melting ice is affecting human and animal life in these regions. By studying animals like seals and humpback whales up close, researchers are able to observe how nature is adapting to these changing environments. Viewers can watch Dynamic Planet on WLRN through the PBS Video App where they can stream their favorite PBS shows, create watchlists, access an on-demand library of programming with WLRN Passport. Download now for free to watch Dynamic Planet anytime anywhere!