Some like it hot – the Arctic meltdown
Some people say melting glaciers in the Arctic are a natural phenomenon and have nothing to do with man-made global warming. But for others, the melting glaciers are the canary in the coal mine; a global call to action. Experienced Australian explorer, Eric Philips, is just back from a three-month expedition to the North Pole. Onboard Greenpeace icebreaker, Arctic Sunrise, Eric led a group of independent scientists to record and bear witness to the melting glaciers. As safety guide to those on board, Eric kept the scientists safe on the glaciers, pack ice and from polar bears. Eric has been awarded the Medal of Order of Australia for his achievements in polar exploration and has made numerous documentaries about his experiences in some of the coldest and most dangerous places in the world. The Wire’s Hannah Chipperfield asked Eric what he saw in the Arctic.