Are winters getting less snowy?
Season 51
About the Episode
Winters are getting warmer and they’re also getting shorter. So we’re getting less snow ... right?
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Extras
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How Extreme Heat Overwhelms the Human Body
When it comes to extreme weather, heat can be a “silent killer.”1:26 -
Chasing Carbon Zero Sneak Peek
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Saving the Right Whale Preview
Follow scientists determined to save the critically endangered right whale.0:27 -
