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Surprising Truth Behind Planting Trees and Climate Change
Season 2
Episode 4
For decades we’ve been planting trees in hopes of reducing carbon pollution. But when it comes to carbon sequestration, have we actually been getting it all backward? We travel to the Pacific Northwest forests of Oregon to see what we can learn about forest carbon sinks and the groundbreaking research with Oregon State University’s Department of Forestry.
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11:25
West Antarctica is melting!

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

9:59
Can scientists crack the mystery of the Pacific Cold Tongue?

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.

26:20
When is it time to leave your home? Maiya May explores climate adaptation on our changing planet.