Six degrees could change the world
Discusses why many scientists believe that the Earth's average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius by 2100. Explores what each rising degree could mean for the future of humanity and our planet. Illustrates how global warming has already affected the reefs of Australia, the...
| Other Authors: | Bowman, Ron,, Fields, Ed,, Baldwin, Alec, 1958-, National Geographic Television & Film., Warner Home Video (Firm) |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English |
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[Washington, D.C.] : Burbank, CA :
National Geographic ; Distributed by Warner Home Video,
[2008]
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| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Discusses why many scientists believe that the Earth's average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius by 2100. Explores what each rising degree could mean for the future of humanity and our planet. Illustrates how global warming has already affected the reefs of Australia, the ice fields of Greenland, and the Amazonian rain forest. Explains what's real, what's still controversial, and how existing technologies and remedies could help dial back the global thermometer. |
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| Item Description: |
DVD, region 1. Narrator, Alec Baldwin. Widescreen format; Dolby Digital. Originally broadcast on television in 2008. "Preserve our planet"--Container. Not rated. Discusses why many scientists believe that the Earth's average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius by 2100. Explores what each rising degree could mean for the future of humanity and our planet. Illustrates how global warming has already affected the reefs of Australia, the ice fields of Greenland, and the Amazonian rain forest. Explains what's real, what's still controversial, and how existing technologies and remedies could help dial back the global thermometer. A warmer world -- CO2, the hidden price -- Plus one degree -- Carbon footprint -- Plus two degrees -- Accumulating loss of polar ice -- Plus three degrees -- Forecasting our climate -- New generation of super storms -- Plus four degrees -- Impact of rising sea levels -- Plus five degrees -- Plus six degrees -- Looking for solutions -- Alternate sources of energy. Special features: celebrity interviews; everyday green living tips; preserve our planet PSA; degree-by-degree impact guide. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD, region 1. |
| Audience: |
Not rated. |
| ISBN: |
9781426293023 142629302X |