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Title: Home Risks of Gas Appliances
Runtime: 1:29
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #naturalgas #climatechange
The average gas pipeline serving U.S. homes is more than 30 years old, and there are health risks and climate and economic hazards associated with natural gas used for home ovens, heating systems and more.

A production of Nexus Media News presented in partnership with THIRTEEN.

The Unequal Cost of Environmental Change | THIRTEEN

Title: The Unequal Cost of Environmental Change | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 9:34
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Climate issues like heat waves, flooding and air quality intersect with racial, social, and economic challenges that Americans face everyday. Journalists from Nexus Media News witnessed this on a 21-day cross-country tour of climate vulnerable communities.

This is the story of how fossil fuel pollution and climate change are damaging communities across the United States. And it's also evidence of crisis solutions – from community organizing to green jobs. Community leaders, residents, faith leaders, local activists, and others share their expertise and personal experience in their quest for environmental justice.

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This video is part of the documentary Freedom to Breathe, which asks, what does it take to have the ‘freedom to breathe’ in our warming world?

Featuring hosts Bartees Cox and Shravya Jain-Conti.

Freedom to Breathe: So...

Cancel Culture in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Title: Cancel Culture in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #israel #palestine #gaza #nyc #newyork
After Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel, NYC’s streets erupted as activists clashed over the “KIDNAPPED” posters. Empathy became the first casualty.
As people put up these posters featuring hostages from Israel, others began to tear them down. The divide caused doxxing – revealing others' personal information, including workplaces – in hopes those people would be fired for their speech - igniting the role of cancel culture in this debate.

TORN is an independent feature documentary, filmed and produced in New York City.

Old Gas Pipelines Are Putting Americans at Risk | THIRTEEN

Title: Old Gas Pipelines Are Putting Americans at Risk | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 10:53
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: The average municipal gas pipeline in the U.S. is more than 30 years old, with at least one dating as far back as the Civil War era––posing health, climate and economic hazards.

Citizen scientists, like Washington Interfaith Network volunteers Rosa Lee and Charlene Pierce, are tracking leaks in cities and homes, and clean energy advocates are pushing for a transition away from gas infrastructure altogether.

This is a 2024 production of Nexus Media News presented in partnership with THIRTEEN.

Funding made possible by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Special thanks to the Gas Leaks Project.

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Kidnapped! The Posters That Divided New York City | THIRTEEN

Title: Kidnapped! The Posters That Divided New York City | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 56:04
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: After Hamas kidnapped 251 people from Israel on October 7, a distant war erupted on New York’s walls. TORN captures how “KIDNAPPED” posters turned city streets into a battlefield of grief, empathy, and free speech — as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists collided over whose pain the world chooses to see.

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TORN: The Israel–Palestine Poster War on New York City Streets
Directed and produced by Nim Shapira
Oscar® 2026 For Your Consideration for Best Documentary Feature

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Indigenous Land Under Threat in Louisiana

Title: Indigenous Land Under Threat in Louisiana
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #louisiana #climatechange #nativeamerican #indigenous
Along Louisiana’s bayou, Pointe-au-Chien tribal land is rapidly disappearing from erosion. Intensifying storms like Hurricane Ida wreak havoc on their homes and livelihood, but the Native American tribe is determined to stay and protect their homeland.

A 2022 co-production of Nexus Media News and THIRTEEN.

Title: What Trees Do to Your Brain
Runtime: 2:15
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #redwood #science #mentalhealth
This West Coast forest is full of majestic redwood trees, the tallest and some of the oldest living species on Earth. Scientists have discovered that simply spending time beneath them sparks awe and lowers stress.

Stream the film Giants Rising on Thirteen and PBS platforms starting November 1.

What African and American Farmers Can Learn From Each Other

Title: What African and American Farmers Can Learn From Each Other
Runtime: 1:40
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #farming
Malawian farmer, activist, and leader, Anita Chitaya, sees the dangers of climate change daily. She travels to the U.S. with her mentor, Esther Lupafya, and a filmmaking team to meet American farmers in hopes of convincing them that climate change is real.

Louisiana Tribe is Losing Their Land to Rising Waters | THIRTEEN

Title: Louisiana Tribe is Losing Their Land to Rising Waters | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 6:16
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Along Louisiana’s bayou, Pointe-au-Chien tribal land is rapidly disappearing. The ancestral homeland is part of the Mississippi Delta, where the loss of wetlands coastline amounts to a football field per hour. Intensifying storms like Hurricane Ida wreak havoc on their homes and livelihood in shrimping and crabbing, but the Native American tribe is determined to stay and protect their ancestral homeland.

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This is the first episode of “In Their Element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water” a four-part docuseries that spotlights Indigenous leaders who work to protect these elements that sustain life. For people whose existence is inseparable from their native land, the climate crisis is not a tale of the future; it’s the present.

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A 2022 production presented by THIRTEEN & Nexus Media News.

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Future-Proofing NYC’s Subway Against Flooding

Title: Future-Proofing NYC’s Subway Against Flooding
Runtime: 1:46
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #flood #newyorkcity #subway
When the New York City subway system was built over 120 years ago, engineers didn't take into account how rising sea levels could impact the underground infrastructure. The MTA has made major investments to minimize the damage when tunnels flood.

Title: From the Redwood Forests...
Runtime: 2:34
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #redwood #science
Step into the calm that are the redwood forests. These magnificent giants are among the oldest living beings on Earth. Every year scientists learn more about redwood trees and their role in their ecosystems, as well as their impact on human wellbeing.

Title: Why Democracy Matters for the Planet
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #democracy
Climate change leaders share a variety of viewpoints on why a healthy democracy is essential for tackling environmental challenges and protecting our communities and cultures. Leadership, journalism, education, voting, storytelling, and art all play vital roles in driving meaningful climate action and advocacy.

A 2024 production of THIRTEEN and The Human Impacts Institute, hosted by The WNET Group’s Hari Sreenivasan.

African Farmers Visit America to Talk About Our Shared Future | THIRTEEN

Title: African Farmers Visit America to Talk About Our Shared Future | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 8:50
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Anita Chitaya is a farmer, activist, and leader in Malawi. In her community she sees daily the dangers of climate change, including drought and dying crops. She travels to the U.S. with her mentor, Esther Lupafya, and a filmmaking team in hopes of convincing Americans that climate change is real.

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Anita and Esther meet with farmers in Wisconsin. Is it possible that one day of open conversation could change someone's perspective?

For more information about the feature film this series is based on, visit www.antsandgrasshopper.org.

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Extreme Weather Is Shrinking the U.S. Economy

Title: Extreme Weather Is Shrinking the U.S. Economy
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #economy
Can individual actions reduce the cost of climate change in the U.S., which adds up to trillions of dollars in losses?

How We Got Here: From Policies to Core Samples Under the Ocean Floor | THIRTEEN

Title: How We Got Here: From Policies to Core Samples Under the Ocean Floor | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 13:17
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Look back at a decade when many agreed on climate issues; step inside an incredible archive of earth's core samples, where hundreds of thousands of years of earth's temperatures are recorded; and see an interactive map of man-made changes along the Mississippi River in this selection of PBS NewsHour Weekend segments, produced at The WNET Group through March 2022.

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See the physical evidence of climate change, discover a past decade of consensus and inaction, and witness a massive restoration effort along a great American river.

When industries, scientists and governments agreed on the climate (2018):

The New York Times Magazine devoted an entire publication of the Sunday magazine to the issue of climate change. The single-themed edition called "Losing Earth," looked at scientific discoveries and decisions made on climate change from 1979 to 1989, wh...

Biodiversity, Extinction and Busting Environmental Myths | THIRTEEN

Title: Biodiversity, Extinction and Busting Environmental Myths | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 21:03
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: When it comes to our changing climate and ecosystem, humans are often at the center of the problems. But, human ideas, scientific innovation and even personal choices can also be a part of the solutions. Explore some issues and solutions facing our planet.

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What is Biodiversity? (2015):
Description: Biodiversity is more complicated than the number of species on Earth (for the record, there are over 8.7 million). Scientist Shahid Naeem joins us to explain what constitutes true diversity in nature.

Who’s Afraid of a Mass Extinction? (2015):
Hari Sreenivasan sits down with Shahid Naeem, Director of Science at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, to discuss our planet’s sixth mass extinction and what that means for our future.

Leyla Acaroglu busts common environmental myths (2016):
How do we know we’re making the right ...

Bill Nye's Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Title: Bill Nye's Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #billnye #carbonfootprint
Bill Nye, America's favorite scientist, gives important steps everyone can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

Superstorm Sandy’s Legacy and What’s Next for New York | THIRTEEN

Title: Superstorm Sandy’s Legacy and What’s Next for New York | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 26:02
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Devastation along the coastline from past storms has left New Yorkers with pressing questions: How will the City and surrounding areas like the Hamptons fare in the wake of the next superstorm? Experts weigh in on extreme weather, climate impacts, and what must be done to protect lives, communities, and the economy. From scientific insights to actionable solutions, this episode explores the ongoing legacy of Superstorm Sandy and what it means for New York’s future.

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From Sandy to Maria (2018): Are monster storms becoming more frequent and severe? PBS’ NOVA breaks down the science behind the “Rise of Superstorms.”

Solutions After Superstorm Sandy (2017): Five years after Sandy devastated the tri-state area, displacing communities and taxing the economy, The Nature Conservancy’s Bill Ulfelder discusses strategies to prepare for future storms.

WATCH How Rising Seas Are Reshaping the World’s Greatest Cities | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN

Title: WATCH How Rising Seas Are Reshaping the World’s Greatest Cities | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 3:41:53
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Many of the world’s most vital and historic cities were built on the coast because of their accessibility to trade via rivers and oceans. But, as the planet has warmed, geography and development have left billions of people living in the shadow of an impending disaster. Through the stories of New York, Tokyo, London and Miami, the documentary series, Sinking Cities, presents an urgent and eye-opening examination of what may be one of the biggest threats to human survival.

New York
New York City is a coastal city, surrounded by water on all sides. In 2012, Superstorm Sandy overwhelmed the city with deadly flooding. Since then, the city has designed new ways to defend itself against rising seas and the next major storm. With 520 miles of shoreline and no coastal protection, engineers and urban planners are tackling the problem with urgency and creativity. Can their visions and innovations make New York City a safe place to live for centuries to come?

To...

Title: Why Miami Floods on Sunny Days
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #flood #miami
Due to rising sea water levels, Miamians are facing a new kind of flooding- king tides - that come from below the ground when there isn't even a cloud in the sky. Experts say that the city can either build new infrastructure to accommodate the water rising, or plan to retreat.

Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa on Homelessness in NYC

Title: Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa on Homelessness in NYC
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #NYCElection #Election2025 #CurtisSliwa
Homelessness in New York City is on the rise, and in recent years, has reached the highest level since the Great Depression in the 1930s. Republican mayoral candidate, Curtis Sliwa, weighs in on his plans for addressing this city-wide issue of concern.

Election Day in New York City is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Long Island's Plan After Voters Choose Clean Water | THIRTEEN

Title: Long Island's Plan After Voters Choose Clean Water | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 28:35
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: After more than 70% of voters said yes to the Water Quality Restoration Act in Suffolk County in 2024, a fund for it will remove traces of forever chemicals in 33 districts, improve septic systems on Eastern Long Island, and restore coastline.

Bob DeLuca, president and CEO of Group for the East End, is among those entrusted with creating an implementation and grant plan. He describes a decades-long plan to roll out a combined $6Billion for clean water and open space investments. DeLuca shares the rebound of Long Island's osprey population and outlines the logic of a timeline and government funding to improve municipal and homeowner's septic systems, including reducing harmful nitrogen outflow.

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10/20/25: Mamdani Vs. Cuomo Explained - NYC Mayoral Race Insights by WNYC’s Brigid Bergin | THIRTEEN

Title: 10/20/25: Mamdani Vs. Cuomo Explained - NYC Mayoral Race Insights by WNYC’s Brigid Bergin | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 22:01
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Ahead of the New York City mayoral election on Nov. 4, voters are asking what candidates will do about increasing rates of homelessness and the rising costs of rent and childcare. What is their plan for public transportation and public parks? Gothamist and WNYC Senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin sits down with Hari Sreenivasan, Reporter with the WNET Group, to give insights on the tight race for the next NYC mayor.

Interview recorded on October 20, 2025.

This special Your Voice Matters episode highlights the campaigns and platforms of candidates Zohran Mamdani and former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, the frontrunners leading in the polls. All candidates for New York City Mayor were asked to participate in our series.

Election day in New York City is Nov. 4. Early voting begins on Saturday, October 25.

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The Massive Plastic Problem in the Pacific Ocean

Title: The Massive Plastic Problem in the Pacific Ocean
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #microplastics
Massive columns of tiny pieces of plastic and manmade debris are caught up in the Pacific Ocean's massive gyre, which is like a massive, slow-moving whirlpool. Here's what it would take to clean up the tons of garbage.

Watch How Gulf Coast Communities Are Fighting Fossil Fuels | THIRTEEN

Title: Watch How Gulf Coast Communities Are Fighting Fossil Fuels | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 37:05
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: The documentary Facing Down the Fossils features the people who are most impacted by the pollution and economic damage of the fossil fuel industry and who are fighting the prospect of even more fossil fuel projects in the United States. Binge the stories of what has been lost, what can be saved, and what might be gained in the vibrant neighborhoods, communities, and ecosystems of the Gulf Coast, a center of fossil fuel production.

Hear from the people who have dedicated themselves to fighting governments and multinational organizations in a battle for a healthier and safer future for people and the planet. The four main themes of the documentary are Rise Up, Restore, Resist, & Renew.

Rise Up The gas industry’s quest for profit is running into resistance from people in the path of new fossil fuel projects. Proposals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals that send U.S. methane to other countries are igniting activism across the country. One former oil-and...

NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Answers Voter Questions | THIRTEEN

Title: NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa Answers Voter Questions | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 16:17
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: You asked. Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa responds. Going up against Independent contender Andrew Cuomo and Democrat Zohran Mamdani in New York City's 2025 race for mayor, Sliwa says he envisions a better quality of life for New Yorkers that includes transportation infrastructure improvements, affordable housing, better education and economic opportunities, and making the city safer for all.

Safety has always been a passion for Sliwa who founded and led the nonprofit crime prevention group, the Guardian Angels.

We asked NYC voters across the boroughs what issues were most important to them for this upcoming mayoral election on November 4.

Candidate Sliwa weighs in on his platform, in this episode of "Your Voice Matters."

Season 3 of "Your Voice Matters" focuses on the candidates for New York City mayor, and the most pressing issues of concern for voters across the boroughs.

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Bill Nye: Believe the Science on Climate Change

Title: Bill Nye: Believe the Science on Climate Change
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #Shorts #ClimateChange #BillNye #YouthActivism
America's beloved scientist, Bill Nye, urges us to trust science-based solutions to climate change and not live in denial. He says evidence-based policy making and the next generation of young activists could be the ones to drive real change for our planet.

To Protect the Planet, They Start with Democracy | THIRTEEN

Title: To Protect the Planet, They Start with Democracy | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 51:19
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Conversations with climate advocates highlight how a healthy democracy is essential for tackling the climate crisis and protecting the planet, communities, and cultures. Leadership, journalism, education, voting, storytelling, and art play vital roles in environmental advocacy.

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Why Leadership Matters:
Jay Hakes, author and former Administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Administration, discusses climate policy and leadership over the years. Hakes shares in the interview: “So we’ve known about this for a very long time. Which then raises the question, why haven’t we done more about it?”

Why Youth Matter:
Sophia Kianni is founder and president of Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit working to promote climate education to those who don’t speak English. She discusses climate change and youth activism, sh...

Bill Nye’s Fight for Science-Based Climate Solutions | THIRTEEN

Title: Bill Nye’s Fight for Science-Based Climate Solutions | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 4:08
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Bill Nye, renowned scientist and activist, advocates for climate change awareness and evidence-based policy making. Nye's documentary series follows his fight for science as the solution to earth’s problems.

An original 2018 SciTech Now production from WLIW.

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Title: Why WiFi is Vital After a Storm
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #wifi
If a storm knocks out your electricity, heat, water and internet for weeks and your streets are flooded, WiFi is a vital connection to emergency services, food and loved ones. When Superstorm Sandy hit the waterfront community of Red Hook in Brooklyn, The Red Hook Initiative was spared much of the damage to nearby public housing. Its WiFi served residents and helped it increase its community services.

Title: Homes That Float
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #architecture #climatechange
Engineers in London are designing "amphibious" homes that respond well to rising levels of the Thames River. These innovative houses could rise with higher tides and flooding, protecting residents while adapting to climate change

How Indigenous Communities Are Fighting the Fossil Fuel Industry

Title: How Indigenous Communities Are Fighting the Fossil Fuel Industry
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #indigenous #climatechange
Indigenous communities are leading resistance efforts to raise awareness about the destructive impacts of the fossil fuel industry on the planet. One such effort, Bridge to the Ancestors — a youth-led run and walk across the Rio Grande Valley in Texas — has made a significant impact.

Al Roker on the Deadliest Storm in U.S. History | THIRTEEN

Title: Al Roker on the Deadliest Storm in U.S. History | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 5:11
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: America’s favorite weatherman, Al Roker, joined us to discuss the Great Gulf Hurricane that hit the Texas city of Galveston on September 8, 1900. The storm killed an estimated 10,000 people and remains the greatest natural disaster in U.S. history – deadlier than hurricanes Katrina and Sandy combined.

Roker says that human hubris and political tensions with Cuba ultimately prevented Galveston from better preparing for the storm. Even though Cuban meteorologists forecasted a storm to emerge from the Gulf and hit Texas, U.S. Weather Bureau Chief William Moore dismissed the warnings.

Galveston and Superstorm Sandy have taught us that we need to harden our infrastructure against these kinds of storms.

A 2019 MetroFocus production from WLIW.

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Can Carbon Dioxide Become Something Useful?

Title: Can Carbon Dioxide Become Something Useful?
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: A George Washington University professor explains how carbon dioxide could be turned into carbon nanofibers, creating valuable products like sports gear and airplanes while fighting climate change.

Title: From Oil Worker to Activist
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange

This former oil-and-gas worker quit his job in the fossil fuel industry and now fights it on Louisiana's Gulf Coast, where we lives. He shares the reasons why he's against the plan to build new liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities in his own backyard.

Indigenous Youth Take On Big Oil | THIRTEEN

Title: Indigenous Youth Take On Big Oil | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 9:55
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Drawing on an Indigenous tradition of running to share news and spread messages, a youth-led journey on foot across Texas took on the fossil fuel industry. Indigenous resistance efforts have made a significant impact in raising awareness about the destructive impacts of the fossil fuel industry on Indigenous lives, and stopping it in its tracks.

The "Bridge to the Ancestors" ancestral run /walk in 2023 was organized by the Esto'k Gna, also identified as the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. Beginning at the Permian Basin and ending at the Gulf of Mexico, the journey honored scared sites across their landscape - "Somi Se'k" - which translates to "The Land of the Sun."

According to the 2021 report "Indigenous Resistance Against Carbon" by the Indigenous Environmental Network and Oil Change International,
Indigenous-led efforts will have potentially stopped or delayed greenhouse gas pollution equal to at least 25% of annual U.S. & Canadian emissions.
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Title: How London Deals with Storm Surges
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: It rains a lot in London, and it has to runoff somewhere in a city full of concrete and bricks. See how the city is using green space and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to manage increasing floods and rainfall, to make the city more resilient.

Uncovering the Truth About the Pacific Garbage Patches | THIRTEEN

Title: Uncovering the Truth About the Pacific Garbage Patches | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 8:26
Date posted: 7 months ago
Description: Massive columns of tiny pieces of plastic and manmade debris are caught up in the Pacific Ocean's massive gyre, which is like "a massive, slow-moving whirlpool," says Amy Uhrin a chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Hundreds of marine species are ingesting the debris. Uhrin explains what it would take to clean up the tons of garbage, and how countries' mismanaged waste systems are a major cause of the problem.

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The Thames' Barrier Can’t Protect London Forever | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN

Title: The Thames' Barrier Can’t Protect London Forever | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 56:02
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Since 1982, London has relied on the Thames Barrier to protect the city from tidal flooding. But as sea levels rise and rainfall increases, the moveable barrier in the Thames River is no longer enough to keep the city safe.

London – one of Europe's oldest cities – sits on a flood plain and is densely urbanized. See firsthand how it is pursuing both low-tech fixes and some of the most advanced engineering solutions in the world to counter a changing environment.

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As the earth warms, sea levels rise and super-storms become more frequent and intense, many of the world’s major coastal cities may soon be under water. The four-part Sinking Cities series explores how four global cities – New York, Toyko, London and Miam...

Title: Where Tokyo Stores Its Floodwater
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #tokyo #climatechange #flood
Imagine storing 65 million gallons of water you weren't expecting. Tokyo did. It built a futuristic cavern to protect itself from water from above, below, or from the surrounding sea. This engineering feat is able to pump the floodwater back into Tokyo's river.

Are New York Communities Ready for the Next Superstorm? | 10 Years After Sandy (2022) | THIRTEEN

Title: Are New York Communities Ready for the Next Superstorm? | 10 Years After Sandy (2022) | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 26:42
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Originally produced in 2022 for the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we look back at the devastating storm that struck the tri-state region on October 29, 2012. Sandy left behind a trail of death and destruction, with many communities still feeling its impact years later. We visited the frontlines of the climate crisis for a firsthand look at recovery and resiliency efforts in New York’s most vulnerable areas — from Edgemere in the Rockaways to Sidney in Delaware County. We also explore how New Yorkers are taking recovery into their own hands with the help of organizations like The Nature Conservancy.

A 2022 MetroFocus production from WLIW.

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Human Solutions Create New Problems for Earth

Title: Human Solutions Create New Problems for Earth
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange
For as long as humans have roamed the Earth, the advancement of technology has been a major driver of modernization and growth. We will always be experimenting and creating new solutions that cause new problems.

Solar Power Saved This New Orleans Neighborhood

Title: Solar Power Saved This New Orleans Neighborhood
Runtime: 9:02
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: What do solar panels and battery-powered microgrids have to do with protecting the unique culture of New Orleans? Meet the local organization turning restaurants into disaster recovery centers using community solar microgrids — and charting a way forward for an energy transition in the American South.

"Facing Down the Fossils" is a documentary series about the people who are dealing with generational consequences of the pollution and economic damage caused by the fossil fuel industry and who now face the prospect of even more fossil fuel projects in the United States. In response, these communities are not only standing up to wrongdoing but also leading the effort to advance clean energy production. Meet the people who have dedicated themselves to fighting injustice in opposition to governments and multinational organizations. Discover what has been lost, what can be saved, and what might be gained in these vibrant neighborhoods, communities, and ecosystems

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Gen Z Saves Louisiana’s Coast with Glass

Title: Gen Z Saves Louisiana’s Coast with Glass
Runtime: 1:38
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #GenZ #recycle
A New Orleans startup led by Gen Z founders is turning bottles into sand that can support new vegetation, prevent erosion, and restore lost land along the Gulf Coast.

Title: Inside Russia’s Disinformation Machine
Runtime: 8:45
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: As the war in Ukraine rages on, it is important to be aware of Russia's history of disinformation tactics -- from the Cold War to today. "Take on Fake" host Hari discusses the Russian disinformation playbook with Clint Watts, an expert in national security and counterterrorism and a national security contributor for NBC News and MSNBC.

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Title: Tech That Turns CO₂ Into New Materials | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 5:39
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: A chemistry professor has a promising, economical way to convert greenhouse gases into usable products.

George Washington University professor Stuart Licht is taking a new approach to finding inexpensive alternative energy solutions in the fight against climate change. Reporter Andrea Vasquez spoke with Licht about the STEP process, a system that pulls greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and transforms them into carbon nanofibers, which can be used for valuable products like lightweight sports equipment and airplanes.

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What Caused Thundersnow in Nor’easter Quinn 2018?

Title: What Caused Thundersnow in Nor’easter Quinn 2018?
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #thundersnow #noreaster #snow #climatechange
In 2018, Nor’easter Quinn pummeled New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. It brought the rare weather phenomenon known as thundersnow. Here’s the science behind a snowstorm with thunder and lightning.

Miami: Booming in the Path of Hurricanes | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN

Title: Miami: Booming in the Path of Hurricanes | Sinking Cities | THIRTEEN
Runtime: 56:06
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: Miami is known for its beaches and waterfront homes and businesses. See how engineers and planners are trying to protect Miami from rising seas and ever-more-frequent and violent storm surges that could destroy the city’s tourist and business economy.

The WNET Group brings you Forces of Nature, a special collection exploring issues affecting our natural world and sustainability with community leaders, experts, artists and viewers like you.

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As the earth warms, sea levels rise and super-storms become more frequent and intense, many of the world’s major coastal cities may soon be under water. The four-part Sinking Cities series explores how four global cities – New York, Toyko, London and Miami – are coming to grips with the real-time effects of rising seas and extreme weather.

Sinking Cities is a 2018 production of Cineflix (Cities) Inc. in association with THIRTEEN.

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Whitney Museum vs. the Rising Hudson River

Title: Whitney Museum vs. the Rising Hudson River
Runtime: 1:37
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #whitneymuseum #hudsonriver #flood

Discover the "artful solutions" NYC's @whitney_museum has deployed to protect its millions of dollars of priceless art from Hudson River flooding.

Title: Animated Guide to Warming Planet
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 8 months ago
Description: #shorts #climatechange #globalwarming #animation
A cool look at earth's changing climate, from ice ages to industrial revolutions. Two hundred years ago, a scientist described the "greenhouse effect," when certain gasses trap heat in the planet's atmosphere.

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