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Five Disasters Waiting to Happen


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Subjects: Climate Change, Disaster Preparedness, Science, Weather

Grade Level: SrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No		 Running Time: 60 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No
Copyright Date: 2006
Available in French: No

After the Asian tsunami and hurricane Katrina, scientists are beginning to look seriously at those areas of the planet most under threat from climate change catastrophe. From lethal floods and storms, to disappearing permafrost, unusual heat waves and rising sea levels, urban dwellers and remote communities alike feel they are becoming ever more vulnerable to violent natural disasters. Cutting through the complex theories, this programme asks where will the next tragedy strike, and what can we do about it? Global disaster experts have identified five places most at risk: Shanghai, London, Paris, Tuvalu and Mumbai. This programme offers some reassuring answers but also asks some disturbing questions about whether the world is prepared for the worst-case scenario.

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