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Climate Crossroads

Season 5 Episode 6

In our season finale, Maiya returns to Florida to explore the impacts of climate change on ocean currents, where scientist Lisa Beal has uncovered a slowing Gulf Stream, hinting at a critical tipping point. But not all tipping points are bad: she also travels to meet Stacey Abrams and learn about electrification efforts, takes a flight lesson, and learns about achieving net-zero emissions.

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12:02
Is this mass die-off of gray whales a warning sign for us all?
Cool Us or Kill Us? Did Geoengineering Cause a Huge Famine?
9:39
As we contemplate solar geoengineering, we need to look at the risks first.
We Found the Worst Weather on Earth
12:10
Where is the most extreme weather on planet earth? We'll tell you!
These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
10:58
Disease-carrying insects are spreading as the planet warms.
Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down?
12:45
What is the likelihood that the AMOC will collapse, and what would the consequences be?
The Insurance Industry Can't Weather Another Wildfire Season
12:18
As climate change makes housing riskier, the next real estate bubble looms.
Extreme Wet Bulb Events Are on the Rise
10:34
Wet bulb temperatures are on the rise. And they can kill.
Why Is The U.S. Warming Faster Than Average?
12:13
The US is warming 68% faster than the global average. Why?
Could We Have More Blackouts With a Greener Grid?
13:33
As weather gets more extreme and climate change accelerates, how will we green the grid?
What Could Thousands of Mysterious Whales Tell Us About Our Weather?
11:59
Learn about what some of the unexpected consequences might be from the warming Arctic.
Is Permafrost the Climate Tipping Point of No Return?
11:49
Our earth's permafrost is thawing and it could change our entire climate.
What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
13:19
Climate change is making many places riskier to live. We investigate the trends.
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