Movie Description:
By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth`s average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. In a compellinginvestigation, National Geographic leads a degree-by-degree journey to explore what each rising-and critical-degree could mean for thefuture of our people and planet. Throughpowerful filmmaking andintimate profiles, this special illustrates how global warming has already affectedthe reefs of Australia, the icefields of Greenland, and the Amazonian rain forest. With a sobering look at the effectsof our world`s insatiableappetite for energy. SIX DEGREES COULD CHANGE THE WORLD explains what`s real, what`s still controversial, and how existing technologies and remedies couldhelp dial back the global thermometer.