For years scientists have warned of the possibility that industrial pollution in the atmosphere would cause temperatures to rise worldwide, with potentially disastrous consequences. While many thought the problem would no... more »t be faced for generations, evidence makes it clear that this is not the case. EARTH IN THE HOT SEAT takes a long look at global warming and meets with scientists to learn what the future may hold. Visit Alaska, where the average temperature has increased so much in the last 20 years that glaciers are melting at a record rate and settlements are being threatened. Meet paleoclimatologist Lonnie Thompson, from Ohio State University, who has traveled throughout South America and China retrieving glacial cores from atop some of the world's highest mountains. His findings strongly suggest that the warming is man-made--and that we are running out of time to undo the damage. And see how recent trends of extreme weather worldwide are related to the warming trend. Objective and unflinching, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS presents a compelling study of global warming and the consequences that may lay in wait for all of us if the challenge goes unanswered.« less
Genres:Television, Documentary Sub-Genres:Television, Documentary Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 08/16/1999 Release Year: 1999 Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English