Acid Rain: Sources and Impact
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer discusses the causes and impact of acid rain. Oppenheimer states that the primary sources of acid rain are emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from electric power plants. The second...
Air Pollution on a Global Scale
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the fact that air pollution circulates globally and that, regardless of its origins, the impact of such pollution can be felt anywhere in the world.
Air: China's Impact on Global Air Quality
China is in a period of rapid economic development. Its size, both in land mass and human population, and the fact that it uses primarily coal to fuel its industrialization, make for a current air pollution problem and the potential for enormous glo...
Global Warming: Evidence and Impact
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer discusses the evidence confirming global warming and the expected impact, which he predicts will be enormous.
Impact of Acid Rain and Climate Change on Ecosystems
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer talks about the consequences of acid rain in the lakes of southeast Canada and many states in the northeastern United States. "It leeches toxic metals, like aluminums, from the soils," Dr. Oppe...
Dealing with Climate Change
Scientist and climate change expert Michael Oppenheimer expresses optimism about global efforts to come to grips with environmental problems.