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202445 minGdocumentary

The Great Thaw

202445 minGdocumentary

Permafrost along the Arctic coastline is melting, revealing significant effects of climate change on ecosystems and human activities in the Anthropocene.

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Permafrost along the Arctic coastline is melting, revealing significant effects of climate change on ecosystems and human activities in the Anthropocene.

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Karl Lemieux

Karl Lemieuxdirector

Michaela Grill

Michaela Grilldirector

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The boreal forest and tundra face significant changes as permafrost melts. The Great Thaw documents these shifts along the Arctic coastline, revealing the effects of climate change on the environment. Part of the Ecological Grief Series, this 45-minute film follows the legacy of Antarctic Traces. It addresses human interaction with nature and the loss of ecosystems, species, and places in the Anthropocene.

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