1: Are We Changing Planet Earth? | Climate Chaos

Duration: 58'42''

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Synopsis

David Attenborough explores just how far climate change is altering our planet, and suggests that our daily activities may be the primary cause. This documentary has also been called "The Truth About Climate Change" in other versions.

Further Information

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Series exploring key processes in physical geography.

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David Attenborough introduces the evidence that climate change is caused by human activity.

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Prof David Spiegelhalter estimates that 1 trillion tonnes of carbon can be burned before we trigger dangerous climate change.

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Channel 4 | 2007 | 1'16'04''

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