May 9, 2008
In this episode:
Global Warming Predictions
There's little argument anymore that the world is in the grips of a global warming crisis. But this isn't just a problem for polar bears and penguins watching their habitats melt away. A new report is making some frightening predictions about how climate change is going to affect Washington and Canada. From devastating wildfires to how much Puget Sound might rise, we'll show you the dire predictions about how global warming will hurt our environment and cost us financially. Plus, some of the alternative energy sources being developed in Washington state to help turn the tide of global warming.
Related Links
University of Washington Climate Impacts Group
University Of Washington Climate Impacts Group latest report on climate change
Science Daily's article Global Warming Threatens Pacific Northwest Coast
Seattle Times article Global Warming's Toll on Northwest Forests Debated
Seattle Times article Global Warming Hitting Northwest Hard, Researchers Warn
Union of Concerned Scientists' solutions to global warming
Green Watch
Last year more than a billion cell phones were sold worldwide. The average consumer trashes an old phone every two years. Cell phones contain toxic metals that pollute the environment and threaten human health when they are simply thrown in the trash. Responsible recycling can prevent toxic trash and put the used metals back into circulation. King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson tells us how and where we can recycle dated devices.
Roundtable
Enrique Cerna is joined by Democratic strategist Cathy Allen, former state Republican Party Chair Chris Vance, Seattle Times columnist Joni Balter, and Seattle P.I. columnist Joel Connely for a lively discussion of the week's news and events.
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