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Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops

Albedo (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 11 min | Documentary

The reflectivity of snow and ice at the poles, known as the albedo effect, is one of Earth's most important cooling mechanisms. But global warming has reduced this reflectivity drastically, setting off a dangerous warming loop: as more ...See moreThe reflectivity of snow and ice at the poles, known as the albedo effect, is one of Earth's most important cooling mechanisms. But global warming has reduced this reflectivity drastically, setting off a dangerous warming loop: as more Arctic ice and snow melt, the albedo effect decreases, warming the Arctic further, and melting more ice and snow. The volume of Arctic ice has already shrunk 75% In the past 40 years, and scientists predict that the Arctic Ocean will be completely ice-free during the summer months by the end of the century. See less
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Susan Gray (co-writer) | Bonnie Waltch
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Updated Dec 31, 2021

Release date
2021 (United States)

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6 cast members
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Kerry Emanuel
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Jennifer Francis
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Richard Gere
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Marika Holland
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George Woodwell
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