Polar Exploration, Climate Change, & The Power of Photography
This week Melissa welcomes Sebastian Copeland, an award-winning photographer, adventurer, and environmental advocate. Over the last 25 years, he has led numerous expeditions across both polar ice caps and continues to use his platform to sound the alarm against climate change and its consequences for not only humans and animals, but the earth itself. Melissa and Sebastian discuss his passion for polar photography, his experiences with local cultures and harsh climates, the stark differences between the North Pole and the South Pole, the dangerous warning signs he’s seen, and his legacy as a voice for the planet and the fragile Polar Regions. Melissa is headed to Antarctica in a few weeks and they also discuss what it is like to travel to the region. Plus, Sebastian shares his tips on must-bring gear!
Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley · Melissa Biggs Bradley, sebastian copeland
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Show Notes
This week Melissa welcomes Sebastian Copeland, an award-winning photographer, adventurer, and environmental advocate. Over the last 25 years, he has led numerous expeditions across both polar ice caps and continues to use his platform to sound the alarm against climate change and its consequences for not only humans and animals, but the earth itself.
Melissa and Sebastian discuss his passion for polar photography, his experiences with local cultures and harsh climates, the stark differences between the North Pole and the South Pole, the dangerous warning signs he’s seen, and his legacy as a voice for the planet and the fragile Polar Regions. Melissa is headed to Antarctica in a few weeks and they also discuss what it is like to travel to the region. Plus, Sebastian shares his tips on must-bring gear!
For Sebastian’s latest book, Antarctica: The Walking Giant
Learn more about Sebastian’s Foundation, SEDNA