PBS NewsHour

UN panel warns of dire climate change effects

Clip: Season 2014 | 2m 33s

The message of a report delivered by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is clear: the world has to act swiftly if it is going to mitigate some of the worst impacts of climate change. But while a majority of Americans may believe there is solid evidence that the planet is getting warmer, only about a third say it should be a legislative priority this year. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 03/31/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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