Gagged Climate Expert

Living on Earth

Dr. James Hansen has been studying climate change at NASA since the late 60’s and was one of the first scientists to warn about rising global temperatures. Recently though, he says the White House has been trying to squelch his message. Dr. Hansen talks with host Steve Curwood about approaching the climate change “tipping point.”

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