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6 Degrees Could Change the World – Earth Day Screening

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By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth’s average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. In a compelling investigation, National Geographic leads a degree-by-degree journey to explore what each rising–and critical–degree could mean for the future of our people and planet. Through powerful film-making and intimate profiles, this special … Read more

The Race to the Top: Is Sea Level Rise Accelerating Due to Global Climate Change?

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One of the forecasted side effects of anthropogenic climate change is rising sea levels. Two factors contribute to this effect: expansion of the oceans due to rising temperatures, and increased melting of land-locked glaciers and ice sheets. Recent radar measurements from Greenland indicate that ice discharge into the North Atlantic is accelerating. What does this … Read more