Chasing Ice (2012)

Chasing Ice provides visceral visual evidence of climate change through time-lapse footage of glaciers retreating at unprecedented rates—over 100 cubic kilometers of ice lost annually in Greenland alone. Photographer James Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey captures 30% faster retreat than the average glacier, making abstract statistics tangible. It is cheaper than the typical climate documentary to produce, yet its impact is 50% more cited in policy debates, as measured by congressional testimonies. The images of crumbling ice faces transcend charts, offering concrete proof of a warming world.