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NOW on PBS  Climate Crisis

Desperate efforts to keep climate change from drowning entire nations. Details

 
 

Program: NOW on PBS

Episode: Climate Crisis

The Maldives, a nation of roughly 1200 low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, could be underwater by the end of this century if climate change causes ocean levels to rise. On the eve of the big climate summit in Copenhagen, the country's president, Mohamed Nasheed, is warning of a massive exodus from the Maldives if drastic global action is not taken.

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Duration: (21:38)
Premiere Date: 11/27/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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