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Climate Crossroads

Season 5 Episode 6 | 26m 08s

In our season finale, Maiya returns to Florida to explore the impacts of climate change on ocean currents, where scientist Lisa Beal has uncovered a slowing Gulf Stream, hinting at a critical tipping point. But not all tipping points are bad: she also travels to meet Stacey Abrams and learn about electrification efforts, takes a flight lesson, and learns about achieving net-zero emissions.

Aired: 10/01/24
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