Arctica, the mysterious and least explored place on earth, still remains unknown and unloved by many. As large as Europe and as intriguing as a distant planet, it has been the subject of many expeditions over the centuries. Polar explorer Bernice Notenboom, who has undertaken three expeditions to the North Pole, got infected with the polar virus: the fascination for the breathtaking beauty and silence, and the intense physical experiences of traveling in the freezing cold through unpredictable terrain. In her book "Arctica", she shares her exciting experiences, hardships and unforgettable journeys, and invites us to bow to its magnificent beauty.
Bernice Notenboom's incredible journey of skiing two thousand kilometers and sleeping on ice for one hundred and thirty-five days in minus twenty-degree temperatures is a testament to her indomitable spirit and thirst for adventure. However, a near-fatal accident in Siberia forced her to reevaluate her values to life. Her expeditions to the North Pole, Greenland, and Antarctica exposed her to the fragile beauty of the polar landscape, the deep connection between the population and its ecosystem, and the challenges posed by climate change. Poles Apart was nominated for the best travel book in 2009.
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Shipping is one of the most polluting, unregulated and closed industries in the world. “We seem to be sea-blind”, says documentary maker Bernice Notenboom. “The bigger the container ships get, the less we know about them”. Documentary maker Bernice Notenboom sheds light on the devastating impact of shipping emissions on the Arctic and our health. Despite the risks, shipping remains unaffected by climate measures and treaties. Notenboom's film is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for regulation and action. Join her on a journey to Arctic Norway, Russia, Greenland, Canada, Denmark, and the United States to learn more about this critical issue.
Flying warms the planet. Powered flight is one of the greatest of all human achievements, and international cooperation has created an extraordinary global system of easy, safe travel that brings benefits to billions. But flight today may be more dangerous than we think, not to our lives as passengers, but to the Earth itself. “Sky Gods,” a documentary by Sarah Robertson and Bernice Notenboom, tells the story of one devoted frequent flier’s search for the facts behind this new fear of flight's impact on the climate, and what we can do to save both our planet and our wings.
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"Final Call" is a thought-provoking 6-part radio documentary series narrated by Bernice that delves into the future of aviation and the latest developments in sustainable aviation. The series explores the industry's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 through technology and innovation, and the role consumers can play in achieving this. Despite the positive impact of airplanes as peacemakers and connectors, the aviation industry is responsible for millions of tons of carbon emissions. Aviation is projected to be responsible for a quarter of the remaining carbon budget by 2050, the series examines the challenges and ambitious plans to achieve jet zero.
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