Global Warming: From "If" to "When" (6/16/2006)

Questions answered by this presentation:

1. Where does the United States rank in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?
2. How close are we to reaching "a point of no return?"
3. Why have some energy producers historically been resistant to efforts to fight global warming?
4. What is the Senate Energy Committee doing to come up with a plan?
5. How has the administration reacted? What can individuals do to make a difference?

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The Debate (PBS)
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The 2030 Challenge (Washington Post)
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Climate Change: Understanding Risks and Policies (National Commission on Energy Policy)
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Climate Change Spurs Hurricanes (MSNBC)
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Getting Practical (Union of Concerned Scientists)
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Changes in Climate News (ABC News)
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