Climate change can seem like an overwhelming problem to think about. Energy, food, transportation— how do you even know where to start? This series helps break down the science behind climate change, our biggest obstacles to avoiding a climate disaster, and how to overcome them.
Curated by: TED-Ed (103 videos)
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-the-arctic-is-climate-change-s-canary-in-the-coal-mine-william-chapman The Arctic may seem like a frozen and desolate environment where nothing ever changes. But the climate of this unique and remote region can be both an early indicator of the climate of the rest of the Earth and a driver for weather patterns across the globe. William Chapman explains why scientists often describe the Arctic as the “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to climate change. Lesson by William Chapman, animation by Sandro Katamashvili.