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Decoding the Weather Machine

Season 45 Episode 7 | 1h 53m 21s

Disastrous hurricanes. Widespread droughts and wildfires. Withering heat. Extreme rainfall. It is hard not to conclude that something’s up with the weather, and many scientists agree. It’s the result of the weather machine itself—our climate—changing, becoming hotter and more erratic. In this 2-hour documentary, NOVA will cut through the confusion around climate change.

Aired: 03/09/18 | Expires: 04/17/24 | Rating: TV-PG

National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS viewers. Major funding for this program is provided by the Ives Family Fund and The Kendeda Fund.

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Extras From This Episode

• Climate Change's Best Hope

  Clip: S45 Ep7 | 1m 17s

• Decoding the Weather Machine Prologue

  Preview: S45 Ep7 | 2m 4s

• Decoding the Weather Machine Trailer

  Preview: S45 Ep7 | 1m 49s

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