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The Major Accomplishments of President Barack Obama
New ReviewAn examination of President Barack Obama's achievements over his two terms in office.
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The History of the Republican Party (1854-2016)
New ReviewThe story of the GOP, from Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump.
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The Future of America
New ReviewA look at the future of the United States using demographic data projections. Two big transformations are happening in the US: the population is becoming non-white, and it’s aging in record numbers.
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Scientists vs. Public Opinion
New ReviewA data-driven look at how scientists view some of the most important issues facing humanity compared to the general U.S. public, according to surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center.
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Future Sea Level Rise: Top 10 Countries In Danger
New ReviewThese are the top 10 countries threatened by the 6 meter sea level rise we are almost guaranteed to see in the not-too-distant future, according to the projected pace of global warming and ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica.
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Fight Climate Change, Eat Less Meat
New ReviewMeat consumption is the leading cause of climate change. Animal agriculture accounts for roughly half of global emissions. On average, each American eats 275 pounds of meat a year, compared to the global average of 90 pounds per person...
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Climate Change Explained Simply
New ReviewA straightforward explanation of Climate Change: the heat from human emissions is roughly equal to exploding 400,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs every day. Historically, every time carbon dioxide levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, the...
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China's Nuclear Boom | China's Future MEGAPROJECTS: Part 7
New ReviewChina will rapidly expand its nuclear energy production over the next 15 years as part of an all-of-the-above energy push to meet its people's insatiable demand for electricity.
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2015: The Year In News
New ReviewFrom the refugee crisis to a US presidential campaign featuring Donald Trump and everything in between, this is a look back at the headlines that dominated the news in 2015.
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How Climate Change Will Affect Your Wallet
New ReviewWhether it's energy, food or insurance, how much more you'll pay in the future depends a lot on where you live. But because of climate change, virtually no one will get away scot-free. The global economy is remarkably versatile and...
PBS
Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?
New ReviewLore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, brings an ominous twist to stories of the revered marine giants in Japan. The entity is an omen of misfortune that emerged during the rise of industrial whaling in the 20th century. Is it...
Curated Video
What Causes Climate
New ReviewTwo minute video for middle school on the causes of climate change
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Responding to Climate Change
New Review2 minute video describing climate change and ways humans can respond
Curated Video
Are Blue Cities Pushing People into Harm's Way?
New ReviewSome of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. are also the riskiest when it comes to climate change. And we’ve long puzzled: WHY? In this episode, we explore how the Great Recession, liberal housing policy and well-intentioned community...
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Will We Ever Stop Moving to Risky Regions
New ReviewFor the last 50 years, Americans have flocked to the warm, sunny South. But, as climate change makes extreme heat, hurricanes, wildfire and flooding worse, will that trend ever STOP? Well, some regions might just be showing signs of a...
Curated Video
The Worst Possible US Disaster Just Got Even Worse? (Cascadia Megaquake)
New ReviewThe Big One is coming and it could be far worse than anyone imagined. The Cascadia Subduction Zone, just off the Pacific Northwest coast, is building toward a massive earthquake and tsunami. But new research reveals an even more...
Curated Video
The AMOC Might Be Way More Unstable Than We Thought...Here's Why
New ReviewThere is a mysterious cold blob in the North Atlantic that could be a warning sign that the largest heat transfer system on the planet, the AMOC, is on the brink of collapse. But it turns out that the AMOC’s collapse is a highly debated...
Curated Video
What Will Our World Look Like At 4 Degrees?
New ReviewHurricane Helene and Milton are painful reminders that our oceans are changing. Warmer ocean waters are acting on higher sea levels, causing catastrophic damage to our coastal communities. And what’s scarier is that the sea level rise...
Curated Video
Did Climate Skeptics Get This Right?!
New ReviewIs global warming just part of Earth’s natural cycle? In this episode of Weathered, we break down why that’s not the full story. From ice ages and Milankovitch cycles to the role of CO2 and fossil fuels, today’s climate change is unlike...
Curated Video
Is Houston Really Attracting Storms?
New ReviewWe know that the Urban Heat Island Effect can make cities particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, but a new study uncovered something even more surprising: cities might actually be able to attract, and even CREATE, storms. In this...
Curated Video
Arctic Warming Is Out of Control But Can We Fix It?
New ReviewArctic sea ice is melting at record levels throwing global weather into chaos and contributing to extreme warming. There are three MAJOR climate systems that may be approaching their tipping points, and their future depends, in part, on...
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What's Really Under Antarctica's Ice?
New ReviewIf all of Antarctica’s ice melted, our coastlines would be drastically altered. Fortunately, that’s not going to happen anytime soon, but new evidence suggests that West Antarctica - which holds around 5 METERS of sea level rise - is...
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Is this Type of Fire Impossible to stop?
New ReviewFires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and...
Curated Video
The Biggest Climate Scam Ever?
New ReviewWhat happens when a study goes viral? After the “trillion tree” campaign captured the internet's imagination, YouTube sensation, MrBeast, raised 20 million dollars to plant 20 million trees. But did they survive? We went to check in on...