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Is This Earth’s Most Important Climate Mystery?
Season 6
Episode 5
A mysterious patch in the Pacific Ocean is defying all climate models - it is inexplicably cooling while the rest of the world is warming. Stretching off the west coast of Ecuador, this “cold tongue” challenges what we know about fundamental ocean and atmospheric currents, and has big implications for weather systems throughout the world.
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13:38
Some of the fastest-growing metros are also the riskiest when it comes to climate change. Why?

12:35
Earth’s climate has always changed. But not like this and not this fast.

11:25
West Antarctica is melting!

11:06
20 million trees were planted after a viral study—but did they survive?

55:12
Maiya May investigates what caused the 2025 LA Wildfires and how we can prevent future disasters.

13:15
As climate change worsens, will people stop flocking to the South?

12:45
It turns out that the mysterious cold blob may actually be a bigger deal than we realize…

12:11
Can scientists and engineers slow the loss of sea ice before it's too late?

26:08
Maiya explores slowing ocean currents, electrification, and nature’s role in reaching net-zero.

26:16
Maiya explores climate tipping points and what our weather will look like as our climate changes.

26:18
Maiya explores the growing extremes of droughts and floods and their impact on our food and water.

26:16
Explore the deadliest type of weather, heat, and learn how cities are turning the temperature down.