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NASA climate scientist James Hansen talks about why he feels an urgency to warn the public on climate change, despite the risks of speaking out.
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.”