Multimedia animations
In this section you will find several animations designed and produced by the International Polar Foundation on different topics linked to the polar regions, the way our planet's climate functions, climate change, biodiversity and energy.
Most of these animations are available as CD-ROMS in various languages. Please contact us for more information.
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Measuring energy: “how much chocolate do you need to run a washing machine?”
29.09.2006
Sources of energy include water, sun and the wind, as well as certain matter, such as food, oil and uranium. Each of these sources is usually measured in different units (calories, litres, kilos, etc.)In 1849, it was established for certain…
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Overall balance of the Earth: “the sun, the world’s driving force”
22.09.2006
The Earth obtains most of its energy from the sun and then sends it back into space again through the atmosphere. However, the greenhouse gases contained in the atmosphere hold on to this energy for a short time before releasing…
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Converting energy
15.09.2006
Every action requires energy to be converted for the action to take place. This conversion is governed by the following two main rules: the total amount of energy in the universe is constant and never changes; energy can be converted…
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What is energy?
08.09.2006
Almost everything around us either produces or consumes energy. This energy may be contained in motion, as well as in stationary objects that release energy when they begin to move. The sun is the main source of energy for the…
