Canary

“If humans can create it, then humans can solve it.” This is the mantra of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, the legendary paleoclimatologist and explorer who’s been dubbed the closest thing to a real-life Indiana Jones for his extraordinary salvage missions. Scaling some of the world’s tallest peaks, Thompson has overcome daunting physical obstacles and overwhelming odds in his pursuit of millennia-old ice samples – priceless historical relics that provide critical glimpses into Earth’s future. This story of perseverance is both global and personal, delving into the urgency of the climate crisis, while revealing the inspiring journey of a man who went where no scientist had gone before, transforming our idea of what is possible.