A disaster is happening in slow motion at our planet's poles and climate change is to blame. How long can we survive the triggering of this dangerous feedback loop? In this, the inaugural episode of Ashes Ashes, we explore the melting polar ice caps, the science behind this process, and what that might mean for humanity's future.
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Daniel Forkner & David Torcivia
Additional Research by:
Michael Torcivia
Published 02-11-2017 21:31