A recent episode of Energy Switch on PBS shines a spotlight on the rapidly changing Arctic and features insight from CEEE’s own Dr. Twila Moon, a leading glaciologist and climate science communicator. The episode, Arctic Climate (Season 8, Episode 6), explores how rising temperatures in the Arctic are driving changes that extend far beyond the polar regions and affect communities across the globe. [pbs.org]

The program explains that the Arctic is warming significantly faster than the rest of the planet, leading to widespread ice loss. Melting sea ice is exposing darker ocean waters that absorb more heat, accelerating warming and altering ecosystems. At the same time, melting land ice, including glaciers and ice sheets, is contributing to rising sea levels worldwide. These changes also influence weather patterns, sometimes pushing cold Arctic air farther south and affecting communities well beyond the Arctic. [pbs.org]

Dr. Moon joins other research scientists in the episode to provide scientific context for these changes and to help viewers understand why what happens in the Arctic matters everywhere. Her contributions highlight the importance of long-term observations, clear science communication, and connecting climate research to real-world impacts—core elements of CEEE’s mission. Through this national PBS feature, Dr. Moon helps make complex climate science more accessible to the public and underscores the urgency of understanding and responding to Arctic change.