Science and Technology

On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear

Richard Ellis

About the Program

Mr. Ellis argues that the extinction of the polar bear doesn't have to be inevitable. He explains the reasons the U.S. government refuses to list the polar bear on the endangered species list and why he believes that decision must be reversed. 

About the Authors

Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis is an author and marine artist. He's written several books, including "Imagining Atlantis" and "Tuna."  He's also published articles in Audubon, National Geographic, Discover, Smithsonian and Scientific American.


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On Thin Ice: The Changing World of the Polar Bear

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Past Airings

  • Monday, January 18th at 5:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, January 17th at 3:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, December 13th at 8am (ET)
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