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The Hurricane-Climate Connection (58 minutes)
The AMS Journal: Program 2007-2

Presenter:
Prof. Kerry Emanuel, Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

After Katrina, the link between global warming and a perceived increase in severe weather became a critical debate topic in the science and policy arenas. Prof. Kerry Emanuel (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), in his 2007 AMS Haurwitz Memorial Lecture, examines this question. While sea surface temperature plays a role in tropical storm intensity, it represents only part of the complex puzzle. He also details an emerging theory that suggests hurricanes and typhoons may play a major, and heretofore, unexpected role in climate dynamics. Production assistance for this program was generously provided by ResearchChannnel.org.

2072 DVD, $9.95 plus S&H

Especially in this era global climate change, many scientists have become increasingly frustrated in their dealings with the press and the public. Why can’t the press get it right? Why isn’t the public smart enough to understand the importance of what I am saying? Turns out physical scientists may have more than a little to learn from decades of research in human psychology, political science and journalism. To transmit knowledge, you must first understand how people internalize information concerning the world around the. AMS Senior Science and Communication Fellow Dr. Anthony Socci, University of Michigan Professor of Political Science Dr. Arthur Lupia and BBC America science correspondent Molly Bentley have some words of wisdom for scientists struggling with public outreach.


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An Inconvenient Truth (96 minutes plus bonus footage) Vice President Al Gore’s epic documentary is playing a major role in the great climate change debate. This 16:9 video with 5.1 surround sound presentation includes the full feature film, a music video by Melissa Etheridge and plenty of “making of” scenes. But most compelling may well be the 30 minute follow on presentation by Al Gore detailing new findings since the film was completed…some chilling news about global warming. “One of the most important films of our time” (NBC’s Reel Talk) 1025 DVD-R, $19.95 plus S&H

Little Ice Age: Big Chill DVD (100 minutes) A feature length presentation from the acclaimed History Sunday series on The History Channel. This program examines the cataclysmic consequences of a major shift in the world’s climate which occurred during recorded history. For almost 500 years, the "Little Ice Age” impacted civilization in a myriad of ways, profoundly changing the course of human events. It provides a graphic object lesson as to why we must take climate issues seriously. 1035 DVD-R, $29.95 plus S&H

The Hurricane-Climate Connection (58 minutes) The AMS Journal: Program 2007-2 Presenter: Prof. Kerry Emanuel, Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology After Katrina, the link between global warming and a perceived increase in severe weather became a critical debate topic in the science and policy arenas. Prof. Kerry Emanuel (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), in his 2007 AMS Haurwitz Memorial Lecture, examines this question. While sea surface temperature plays a role in tropical storm intensity, it represents only part of the complex puzzle. He also details an emerging theory that suggests hurricanes and typhoons may play a major, and heretofore, unexpected role in climate dynamics. Production assistance for this program was generously provided by ResearchChannnel.org. 2072 DVD, $9.95 plus S&H

Is Global Climate Change Affecting Hurricanes? (30 minutes) Presenter: Prof. Kerry Emanuel, Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology After the disastrous 2005 hurricane season, which brought Katrina, Rita, Wilma and more, the link between global climate change, warming sea, surface temperature and hurricanes was front page news. Does climate change affect hurricanes? As Prof. Kerry Emanuel explains in the second in his series of lectures, the answer is yes...but the answer is also complex given the many factors involved. 2073 DVD, $9.95 plus S&H

Antarctica (38 minutes) Before the March of the Penguins and Happy Feet, there was this great IMAX™ film about the southern polar regions. Amazing video above and below the south polar ice cap. An aid to understanding this critical region's effect on climate. And yes, it has Penguins! 1007 DVD-R $19.95 plus S&H

A Global Warning? (95 minutes) After 4+ billion years of climate change, is global warming simply a naturally occurring phenomenon, or the result of human activity, or a mix of both? This History Channel special documents the adventures of scientists who explore the skies and oceans to examine and document climate change impacts. They explore the sun, the ocean depths and dig deep into the earth to study continental movement, the remnants of gigantic meteor impacts and volcanic activity. Climate is ALWYS changing, but exploring the whys and wherefores is the challenge presented here. (Package is made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials). 1051 DVD-R $24.95 plus S&H #TGS{buy 1051}

Fires of Kuwait (39 minutes) This stunning IMAX™ film documents extremely close up one of the major anthropogenic aerosol releases of our time. Over 10,000 firefighters from 40 nations participated in the largest non-military mobilization of all time to staunch the oil field fires. How they actually got the fires out is an amazing story! 1057 DVD-R $19.95 plus S&H

Dimming the Sun (56 minutes) NOVA documents a climate conundrum ...is reduced sunlight reaching Earth cooling the atmosphere and also masking the full impact of global warming? Scientists investigate the impacts of anthropogenic aerosols… yet another very inconvenient truth. 1056 DVD-R $19.95 plus S&H

Fire Wars (120 minutes) NOVA joins the front lines on America’s war of wildfires. A detailed history of the mismanagement of America’s forests and the increasingly dire consequences of a century of fuel buildup. Yellowstone, Los Alamos and fire at the urban-wildland interface. Do we fight fire with fire? 1072 DVD $19.95 plus S&H

Six Degrees That Could change the World (90 minutes) Alec Baldwin narrates a degree by degree scenario of global warming’s consequences, from vineyards thriving in England to sled dog teams being retired in Greenland. NASA’s James Hansen is among those to appear. A National Geographic presentation 1063 DVD-R $19.95 plus S&H

Surviving the Dust Bowl (55 minutes) A gripping documentary on America’s worst climate disaster, including perhaps the gutsiest weather forecast of the 1930s made by Hugh Bennett, the father of soil conservation, while testifying before Congress. Highly recommended. From the PBS Series, The American Experience. 1066 DVD-R $19.95 plus S&H

The Seasons (31 minutes) A gorgeous IMAX™ film narrated by William Shatner in which the cause of the seasons is clearly and gorgeously explained. And Vivaldi’s Four Seasons also star with Pinchas Zuckerman and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra! 1067 DVD $19.95 plus S&H

Extreme Ice (54 minutes) In this NOVA production, Photographer James Balog leads the largest ever photographic study (EIS - the Extreme Ice Survey) of the cryosphere…time lapse imagery show the dramatic retreat of glaciers over months and years. Along with many members of the climate research community, this program vividly documents and explains glacial retreats. Stunning imagery from Greenland. 1076 DVD, $19.95 plus S&G

The Science of Communications (59 minutes) The AMS Journal: Program 2008-2 Especially in this era global climate change, many scientists have become increasingly frustrated in their dealings with the press and the public. Why can’t the press get it right? Why isn’t the public smart enough to understand the importance of what I am saying? Turns out physical scientists may have more than a little to learn from decades of research in human psychology, political science and journalism. To transmit knowledge, you must first understand how people internalize information concerning the world around the. AMS Senior Science and Communication Fellow Dr. Anthony Socci, University of Michigan Professor of Political Science Dr. Arthur Lupia and BBC America science correspondent Molly Bentley have some words of wisdom for scientists struggling with public outreach. 2076 DVD-R $9.95 plus S&H

Urban Weather and Climate - Now and the Future Dr. Walter Dabberdt, Chief Science Officer, Vaisala, Inc. Prof. Rosina Bierbaum, Dean, School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan Dr. Kai N. Lee, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Prof. Julian Hunt, University College London Dr. Susan Avery, President, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Mary M. Glackin, NOAA Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmospheres The AMS Journal: Program 2009-3 More than 50 percent of our population already live in cities. And by 2030, the equivalent of 15 cities the size of Phoenix will be created annually. Is the quadruple convergence of urbanism, population growth, climate change and coastal development a perfect storm? In this American Meteorological Society program, a panel of experts discuss the impact climate and cities have on one another. Find out what urban planners and climate scientists must do in order to combine their efforts to adapt to a changing urbanized world. 2080 DVD-R $9.95 plus S&H

Climate Variability and Hydrologic Extremes (56 minutes) The AMS Journal, Program 2009-2 Prof. Soroosh Sorooshian Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing University of California, Irvine The AMS Walter Orr Roberts Lecturer (2009) Will America have enough water for the 21st Century? In the era of global climate change, understanding the water cycle is essential, and specifically predicting the water resources that will available in the years to come. While climate models show increasing skill, reliance on engineering approaches to assure adequate water supplies will remain. Demand for water grows. In parts of the U.S. southwest, it is sobering to note that reliance on ground water has resulted in land subsidence measured in many feet over decades, whereas the aquifer recharge occurs at only several mm/yr. With an introduction by AMS President, Dr. Thomas Karl, Director, National Climatic Data Center. 2081 DVD-R $9.95 plus S&H

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The Hurricane-Climate Connection (58 minutes) The AMS Journal: Program 2007-2

The Hurricane-Climate Connection (58 minutes)
The AMS Journal: Program 2007-2