Climate Change, the Arctic and Explorers Wicked Weather Watch is a new charity that is talking to young people about climate change

TRUE! There are around 1.5 billion cows in the world. Each cow gives off enough harmful methane gas in one day to fill 400 litre bottles – that’s a lot of bad gas going into the air! BIG FACT: The technical term for the passing wind of animals is ‘Enteric fermentation by-products’ True or False: This harms our planet

The male narwhal has a straight tusk projecting from the front of their head that can grow to over 3m in length? TRUE! Their tusks can grow between 1.5m and 3.1m in length. True or False:

In the 1950s, Arctic explorer Peter Freuchen formed a chisel out of his own frozen poo to free himself from an avalanche? TRUE! True or False:

Sir Edmund Hilary was the first man to climb Mount Everest Tim Peake is a well known British Astronaut who has recently returned from the international space station! One of the most famous POLAR EXPLORERS was Roald Amundsen. He was the first man to reach the South pole. Explorers are people who journey into the unknown and discover new places or things. Explorers

David Hempleman-AdamsBen Edwards Modern Day Explorers:

Sign up to follow the expedition: The Polar Ocean Challenge History in the making

Northabout – getting ready for adventure!

Re-fit completed!

The Route 1 st Leg: Bristol, UK to Murmansk, Russia

The Route 1 st Leg: Bristol, UK to Murmansk, Russia 2 nd Leg: Murmansk, Russia to Point Barrow, Alaska

The Route 1 st Leg: Bristol, UK to Murmansk, Russia 2 nd Leg: Murmansk, Russia to Point Barrow, Alaska 3rd Leg: Point Barrow, Alaska to Iqabit, Baffin Island Canada

The Route 1 st Leg: Bristol, UK to Murmansk, Russia 2 nd Leg: Murmansk, Russia to Point Barrow, Alaska 3rd Leg: Point Barrow, Alaska to Iqabit, Baffin Island Canada 4th Leg: Iqabit, Baffin Island Canada to Bristol, UK

This journey has never been achieved by a British yacht! You shouldn’t be able to do this! This record breaking attempt may be possible NOW only because the northern ice cap is melting due to climate change.

the long-term change in the Earth’s climate What does climate change mean to you? Climate Change

Climate change is happening faster in the Arctic than most other places in the World Why the Arctic?

Check out for more cool facts about climate change Climate change cool fact The golden toad was the first species to go extinct because of climate change and habitat loss.

Polar Ocean Challenge Launch

BEN – WWW Youth Ambassador

What makes someone head out on an adventure? What food will you eat? Is there a toilet on the yacht? What wildlife will you spot on the way? Competition time - Winning entry will get a visit to their school from David Hempleman-Adams!