Science and Nature

Weathered

Natural disasters and extreme weather can happen without warning, and being prepared for these events is critical. And with the impacts of climate change, more Americans than ever are at risk of natural disasters. How can families and communities prepare? This series shares real stories from people affected by natural disasters and educates viewers on how they can be prepared.

We Just Crossed Our FIRST Tipping Point… And It’s NOT What You Think

12m 52s

From melting ice sheets to collapsing ocean currents, these sudden, irreversible changes could reshape the planet in ways we can’t undo. But what does it really mean to cross a tipping point? How do we know we’ve crossed one? And how close are we to triggering others?

Episodes

  • We Just Crossed Our FIRST Tipping Point… And It’s NOT What You Think: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    We Just Crossed Our FIRST Tipping Point… And It’s NOT What You Think

    S7 E3 - 12m 52s

    From melting ice sheets to collapsing ocean currents, these sudden, irreversible changes could reshape the planet in ways we can’t undo. But what does it really mean to cross a tipping point? How do we know we’ve crossed one? And how close are we to triggering others?

  • Is the U.S. Playing Russian Roulette with Hurricanes?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is the U.S. Playing Russian Roulette with Hurricanes?

    S7 E2 - 12m 21s

    Just as hurricane season ramps up, severe budget cuts, layoffs, and now a government shutdown threaten NOAA’s ability to forecast these deadly storms. Meanwhile, hurricanes are intensifying faster than ever before. This season has started out quiet, but will it remain that way? What will hurricanes of the future look like? Watch this episode to find out.

  • Did Scientists Just Figure Out Why People Die A Decade Earlier in the Southeast US?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Did Scientists Just Figure Out Why People Die A Decade Earlier in the Southeast US?

    S7 E1 - 13m 14s

    People living in the Southeastern United States die about a decade earlier on average than other Americans. At first glance, natural disasters don’t seem to explain it. Data even suggests that global disaster deaths are going down. But new research reveals a hidden toll that’s been overlooked for decades. And it uncovers what exactly is causing millions of “invisible deaths” in the Southeast.

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