Could Just One Degree Change the World?

A one-degree change in the earth's climate does not seem like a problem, but the rate at which our climate is changing is frightening. Of all the recorded temperature changes, our planet is currently warmer than it has ever been. If the climate change continues, we will see drastic differences with more deserts, flooding, and hurricanes. This introductory clip for a six-part series would be great in an environmental or earth science course.