Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
For the past 40 years, explorer and author Jon Waterman has traveled deep into the Arctic, witnessing firsthand the dramatic impact of climate change. From thawing permafrost and disappearing caribou herds to the struggles of the Inupiat people, his journey across the Arctic Circle reveals an urgent environmental crisis. In this talk, he shares breathtaking stories of his solo 500-mile expedition, encounters with polar bears, and the vanishing wonders of the North.
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Jon Waterman’s latest journey takes us from the towering Brooks Range to the eroding coastal villages that are being swallowed by rising seas. He explores the rapid greening of the Arctic, the mysterious methane leaks, and the impact of warming temperatures on wildlife and indigenous communities. His gripping firsthand accounts serve as both a warning and an ode to the Arctic’s fragile beauty.
What does the future hold for the Arctic and our planet? Watch this compelling talk to find out!
About the presenter:
Among his many publications, Jon’s work has often appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, Adventure, Climbing, and Sailing World; he is a frequent grantee of the National Geographic. By taking risks and tackling difficult issues, his work transcends traditional outdoor yarns and has garnered numerous awards, including a Literary Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts, three Best Adventure Book Awards from the Banff Book Festival, a National Park Service Special Achievement Award, and the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. He lives in Carbondale, Colorado.
#ArcticThaw #ClimateChange #JohnWaterman #MeltingPermafrost #ArcticExpedition #WildlifeConservation
For the past 40 years, explorer and author Jon Waterman has traveled deep into the Arctic, witnessing firsthand the dramatic impact of climate change. From thawing permafrost and disappearing caribou herds to the struggles of the Inupiat people, his journey across the Arctic Circle reveals an urgent environmental crisis. In this talk, he shares breathtaking stories of his solo 500-mile expedition, encounters with polar bears, and the vanishing wonders of the North.
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Jon Waterman’s latest journey takes us from the towering Brooks Range to the eroding coastal villages that are being swallowed by rising seas. He explores the rapid greening of the Arctic, the mysterious methane leaks, and the impact of warming temperatures on wildlife and indigenous communities. His gripping firsthand accounts serve as both a warning and an ode to the Arctic’s fragile beauty.
What does the future hold for the Arctic and our planet? Watch this compelling talk to find out!
About the presenter:
Among his many publications, Jon’s work has often appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, Adventure, Climbing, and Sailing World; he is a frequent grantee of the National Geographic. By taking risks and tackling difficult issues, his work transcends traditional outdoor yarns and has garnered numerous awards, including a Literary Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts, three Best Adventure Book Awards from the Banff Book Festival, a National Park Service Special Achievement Award, and the Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award. He lives in Carbondale, Colorado.
#ArcticThaw #ClimateChange #JohnWaterman #MeltingPermafrost #ArcticExpedition #WildlifeConservation
