Take part in CNN’s search for extreme science
In early March, four scientists arrived in Resolute, Canada, for rigorous polar ice training, including what do in case of a polar bear encounter and how to sleep safely in a tent in frigid temperatures.
March 21st, 2011
08:48 AM ET

Take part in CNN’s search for extreme science

CNN is going to the Arctic Circle – and we want you to be part of the journey.

Our special correspondent, environmental activist Philippe Cousteau, grandson of acclaimed explorer Jacques Cousteau, will be accompanied by CNN producer Matt Vigil and cameraman Darren Bull. They’ll battle the sub-zero elements and the threat of polar bears on a two-week mission to report on the work of the Catlin Arctic Survey.

The Arctic Circle that rings the North Pole is known as ground zero for climate change.

We’ll explore the work done by scientists who are collecting data and samples to find out how melting ice is impacting ocean currents, marine life and the climate and weather conditions around the world.

We want your questions for the CNN team and the scientists. You might want to know what it’s like working in such extreme conditions, what challenges the CNN team faces, or more about the science they’re carrying out.

Comment here and we’ll pass on your questions. They might become part of our coverage!
Filed under: Climate change • Environment • North Pole
soundoff (52 Responses)
  1. Nikolaj

    Remember to pack the weet tisues seperatly or thy will frees to a blok.
    Salty sotutions for heat when crystalicying will frees in the cold.
    Propane gass will frees in the bottle.
    The inck in a ball pen will frees.
    Often plastik break in frost.
    Some polar bears get skeard and wonders off if your interrest for it is greater than it`s for you.
    A slow body at running is the best if hunted by a polar bear sins it will stop when it has catched him.

    March 25, 2011 at 3:22 am | Report abuse |
  2. gesina

    First I would like to compliment on giving attention to the 'state of the arctic'. But I would also like to note that I am disappointed to see you wearing fur. The other arctic scientists seem to do fine without.

    March 25, 2011 at 10:44 am | Report abuse |
  3. Brett

    Philippe
    My Grade 7 Humanities classes here in Munich are studying how humans affect glaciers. What do you think your will your work in this expedition will show about the effects humans are having on the glaciers?

    March 28, 2011 at 5:11 am | Report abuse |
  4. Patricia

    What impact does flying over the magnetic pole have upon finding directions...or is there none in view of sophisticated instruments? What is the velocity of the winds?

    March 28, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Report abuse |
  5. mark perez

    how did you go about picking your cnn team for the artic trip??

    March 29, 2011 at 7:09 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Mike & Ann Hill

    Philippe – say hi to our daughter Victoria. We are starved of news and hang on every tweet, text and blog. We think she is very brave, as they all are, if a little crazy. Enjoy your time in the frozen wastes.

    March 30, 2011 at 11:46 am | Report abuse |
  7. KENA GONZALEZ

    HOW CAN WE HELP ??? WHAT CAN WE DO FROM NOW ON?? DO WE STILL HAVE HOPE TO CHANGE?? HOW CAN GOVERNMENTS AND CITIZENS HELP AND STOP THIS GLOBAL CHANGES??..AND RECEIVE OUR BLESSINGS OVER THE ANTARTIC COLD ICE..

    March 31, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Kristen

    Philippe

    As a Canadian marine scientist I am deeply connected with the Arctic and the effects of rapid climate change brought about by our industrial society. How do you intend to relate your Arctic experience to the public with the goal of effecting changes in the way our society lives? What do you think is the best way to communicate the science you have participated in to the public; is it by presenting real time data or predictive models of ice melt, or is there another approach that shows the cause and effect of our industrial activities?

    April 5, 2011 at 2:48 pm | Report abuse |
  9. Marilyn

    Was this expedition a part of the military's trip to the Arctic? My son is aboard the New Hampshire sub that was recently there in March. Being CNN was there as well will there be any TV broadcast about the sub being there?? Just wondering if I could expect to see this on CNN? Thank You.

    April 7, 2011 at 5:14 pm | Report abuse |
1 2 3
« Back to main