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Fighting on two fronts
Meet the Ukrainian polar scientists who lead extraordinary dual lives.
Meet the polar scientists of Ukraine’s National Antarctic Scientific Centre, who lead extraordinary dual lives, conducting critical climate research in Antarctica while also serving on the frontlines of war against Russia. This documentary reveals how scientists are defending both their country’s sovereignty and its scientific legacy. Despite war, displacement, and destruction, Ukraine’s commitment to climate science endures, revealing a powerful intersection between national identity, resilience, and global responsibility.
Producer/presenter: Harrison Lewis
Photo credit: Alexandra Montgomery
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