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202081 minGdocumentary

Melt

202081 minGdocumentary

Up to 80% of British Columbia's glaciers could disappear by 2100 due to climate change, impacting drinking water and local ecosystems.

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Up to 80% of British Columbia's glaciers could disappear by 2100 due to climate change, impacting drinking water and local ecosystems.

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Pierce Kinchdirector

Ethan Volbergdirector

Kyler Dickeydirector

Pierce Kinchwriter

Ethan Volbergwriter

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Three recent graduates travel through British Columbia to learn about glaciers. They aim to understand their significance in providing drinking water and electricity. Glaciologists and community members guide their exploration. The film presents the potential loss of up to 80% of glaciers by 2100 due to climate change. It emphasizes local efforts to protect these vital ecosystems. Melt runs for 81 minutes and presents a personal approach to environmental issues faced by the province.

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