Are you worried about climate change
A real question from a BBN viewer. Our fictional anchors answer it, then inevitably take it too far.
On air: Hank Ledger, Gloria Vance and Dale BearmanAired
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Hank LedgerA viewer on bbn.live asks, are you worried about climate change?
Hank LedgerA new report says seven of sixteen of Earth's vital signs are at the most extreme readings ever recorded.
Dale BearmanSeven of sixteen! That's nearly half the chart in the red, Hank. If Earth walked into a clinic they'd clear the waiting room.
Gloria VanceThe researchers say the planet is moving deeper into uncharted territory, and I have covered uncharted territory.
Gloria VanceIt usually comes with a cease-fire briefing and worse coffee.
Dale BearmanAnd El Niño has arrived to make matters worse. It's the relative who shows up uninvited, eats everything and rearranges the thermostat.
Hank LedgerThermostat.
Gloria VanceSo the honest answer is yes, a sensible person is concerned.
Gloria VanceThe report says conditions are serious and getting worse, and that affects weather, safety and everyday life.
Dale BearmanI've already booked El Niño the guest room, with a mint on the pillow and a little sign saying welcome to the end.
Hank LedgerI'm worried, yes. Mostly that you're enjoying this. Ask us anything at bbn.live.
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