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Weather, Dragon of Chaos by Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Awesome in its elemental power and fickle in its favors, weather is a law unto itself. How does it work, and why over recent decades is it becoming more extreme? This program featuring climatologist David Phillips, of Environment Canada, offers information on the hydrological cycle and other weather basics; the mechanics of severe weather systems, including hurricanes and tornadoes; and the impact of global warming and landscape development on the weather. On-the-spot footage, computer simulations, satellite imaging, and time-lapse photography complement this study of the reciprocal impact of weather and humankind.
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Publication Date: 2019
Top 5 Weather Myths Debunked by Inside Science Today's Science debunks popular weather myths about lightning, the Earth's distance from the sun, hurricanes, and contrails.
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Publication Date: 2016
The Science of Superstorms, Playing God With the Weather by BBC Worldwide Learning Weather modification is now a thriving industry all over the world, from encouraging clouds to release their rain to attempting to control hurricanes.
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Publication Date: 2019
Modern Marvels : Weather Predictions by A&E Networks A study of the discoveries, inventions, and technological advances that have helped us understand and predict weather accurately.
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Publication Date: 2018

Why the World Needs Meteorologists
World Meteorological Organization
Climate Change 101 with Bill Nye
National Geographic
Climate Change is a real and serious issue. In this video Bill Nye, the Science Guy, explains what causes climate change, how it affects our planet, why we need to act promptly to mitigate its effects, and how each of us can contribute to a solution.
Climate Change will Displace Millions. Here's How We Prepare
Colette Pichon Battle
Scientists predict climate change will displace more than 180 million people by 2100 -- a crisis of "climate migration" the world isn't ready for, says disaster recovery lawyer and Louisiana native Colette Pichon Battle. In this passionate, lyrical talk, she urges us to radically restructure the economic and social systems that are driving climate migration -- and caused it in the first place -- and shares how we can cultivate collective resilience, better prepare before disaster strikes and advance human rights for all.
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