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Month of February , 2007
Global Hit - Don Johnson Big Band February 1, 2007permalink
The World's Patrick Cox reports on a hip-hop band from Finland who call themselves Don Johnson Big Band...even though they have nothing to do with Hollywood actor Don Johnson.
Entire program - February 2 February 2, 2007permalink
Climate change report (4:15) February 2, 2007permalink
The World's Jeb Sharp reports on major report out today by a United Nations panel on climate change. It concludes that global warming is unequivocal and that human activity is very likely to blame.
Climate change attitudes report (4:15) February 2, 2007permalink
The World's Jori Lewis reports that a survey of people in 15 countries revealed Americans to be the least concerned about global warming.
Environmental impact of clothing report (4:30) February 2, 2007permalink
Lisa Mullins speaks with Julian Allwood, a professor at the University of Cambridge in England, about the environmental impact of clothing. Researchers say the way we make and care for clothes has a negative impact on the environment.
Gaza fighting report (4:00) February 2, 2007permalink
The World's Aaron Schachter reports on continuing fighting between Palestinian factions. Today there were more clashes between Hamas and Fatah fighters in the Gaza Strip, and a new cease-fire was announced.
Illegal trafficking of radioactive materials (4:30) February 2, 2007permalink
Lisa Mullins talks with the US Ambassador to the nation of Georgia, John Tefft. He joined Georgia's Foreign Minister today to sign an agreement to combat the illegal trafficking of radioactive materials.
The National Intelligence Estimate report (5:00) February 2, 2007permalink
Lisa Mullins speaks with analyst Anthony Cordesman about a new report on Iraq issued today. The National Intelligence Estimate concludes that part of the conflict in Iraq can be called a civil war and that it will be hard to stop the war from getting worse. Cordesman is with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
"The Situation" film report (5:45) February 2, 2007permalink
The World's Ken Bader reports on the first American feature film about the occupation of Iraq. "The Situation" opens in New York today. The movie follows an American journalist in Iraq as she navigates emotional and political minefields in pursuit of a story.