A warming Arctic is threatening the polar bear capital of the world
Churchill, Manitoba, the polar bear capital of the world, draws tourists, photographers and scientists from all over the world. But community members of this awe-inspiring destination are on edge as warming Arctic endangers polar bears and residents' way of life.
The WCCO Original documentary, "On The Edge: The People and Polar Bears of a Warming Arctic," brings you up close to polar bears in the wild with behind-the-scenes footage and unforgettable polar bear encounters.
Discover how climate change in this small Canadian town is a warning for us all, and what we all can do to ensure the future of polar bears and northern communities.
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