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Long Life in the 21st Century

Long Life in the 21st Century

Season 1 Episode 28
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Season 1 Episode 29
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Compromisers Make Great Democracies

Compromisers Make Great Democracies

Season 1 Episode 30
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Deep Dive: Drought

Deep Dive: Drought

Season 1 Episode 36
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Thomas Jefferson Then and Now

Thomas Jefferson Then and Now

Season 1 Episode 37
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Deep Dive: The Fish We Eat

Season 1 Episode 40
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When Systems Collide: Health, People, and the Planet

Season 1 Episode 27

As the world’s nations gather in Paris for yet another “final” round of climate talks, the inextricable link between public health and the fate of the planet is increasingly apparent. Extreme climate change, pandemics, drought, floods, pollution, and weakened agricultural systems have increased the stakes for communities around the globe. What are the greatest risks we face?

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