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After Dorian, Bahamas’ path to recovery is obscured by uncertainty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5QCl4hlgEI

More than five weeks since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, the complexities of the storm and the recovery are in some ways just beginning to reveal themselves. But scientists also say the long game for the Bahamas is very uncertain, just as the certainty grows linking climate change and a greater frequency of strong hurricanes. […]

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What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for the state’s lobster industry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iCrLP9rWWg

The Gulf of Maine is known for lobsters, which form the foundation of an industry critical to the state’s economy. Due to climate change, the waters off southern New England have become too warm for the temperature-sensitive crustaceans, leaving Maine as the “sweet spot” for fishing them. But the Gulf’s own rising temperatures mean the […]

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The danger of coal ash, the toxic dust the fossil fuel leaves behind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwQfR_fNruE

Coal ash is a particularly dangerous byproduct of our dependence on fossil fuels. In communities that have dealt with coal ash spills, the incidents sparked concerns about toxins potentially seeping into water. Utilities have been pushed to adopt tougher safety standards — but activists say the companies are resisting rules necessary for public health. PBS […]

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Artists harness the power of fire and ice to shape attitudes on climate change

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjf4BR4GLVE

There’s no shortage of powerful images and video when it comes to natural disasters like wildfires and melting glaciers. But a pair of artists are now using those images in new ways, as part of their mission to warn people about climate change and its devastating impact on familiar landscapes. PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles […]

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Focus: Climate Change

How climate change 'exacerbates' wildfires in the American West | Miles O'Brien Productions

How climate change ‘exacerbates’ wildfires in the American West

Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential | Miles O'Brien Productions

Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential

A risky expedition to study the ‘doomsday glacier’ | Miles O'Brien Productions

A risky expedition to study the ‘doomsday glacier’

Australian bushfires prompt conversation about land management practices | Miles O'Brien Productions

Australian bushfires prompt conversation about land management practices

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Wildlife experts rush to rescue Australian animals after bushfire crisis | Miles O'Brien Productions

Wildlife experts rush to rescue Australian animals after bushfire crisis

Could Australia's bushfire disaster alter the conversation on climate change? | Miles O'Brien Productions

Could Australia’s bushfire disaster alter the conversation on climate change?

Despite extreme weather and surging activism, 2019 saw political paralysis on climate | Miles O'Brien Productions

Despite extreme weather and surging activism, 2019 saw political paralysis on climate

Revisiting the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, with MyRadar | Miles O'Brien Productions

Revisiting the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, with MyRadar

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