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The Biggest Climate Scam Ever?

Season 6 Episode 6 | 11m 06s

After a viral study inspired a campaign to plant 20 million trees, we went to see if they survived. In this episode of Weathered, we get into the surprising origins of the trillion tree campaign, how it nearly ended the careers of the scientists behind it, and what actually works when it comes to storing carbon and tackling climate change. Spoiler: it’s not just planting trees.

Aired: 04/23/25
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Some of the fastest-growing metros are also the riskiest when it comes to climate change. Why?
Earth’s climate has always changed. But not like this and not this fast.
West Antarctica is melting!
Can scientists crack the mystery of the Pacific Cold Tongue?
Check out this preview of Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, coming to PBS March 19th.
As climate change worsens, will people stop flocking to the South?
It turns out that the mysterious cold blob may actually be a bigger deal than we realize…
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Some of the fastest-growing metros are also the riskiest when it comes to climate change. Why?
Earth’s climate has always changed. But not like this and not this fast.
West Antarctica is melting!
Can scientists crack the mystery of the Pacific Cold Tongue?
Maiya May investigates what caused the 2025 LA Wildfires and how we can prevent future disasters.
As climate change worsens, will people stop flocking to the South?
It turns out that the mysterious cold blob may actually be a bigger deal than we realize…
Can scientists and engineers slow the loss of sea ice before it's too late?
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