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Climate Change

Learn about the reasons behind extreme weather conditions like drought, floods, rising seas and hurricanes.

General - Environmental Science

Learn about the reasons behind extreme weather conditions like drought, floods, rising seas and hurricanes. The MUSC Public Information and Community Outreach Initiative (PICO) staff collaborated with SCETV on several television broadcasts on the topic of Climate Change.

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Series Climate Change: A Global Reality
Climate Change: A Global Reality

CNN’s John King hosts an expert panel as they examine the challenges and impacts of climate change.

Series Sea Change
Sea Change

Discover the impact of sea level rise on the Eastern Seaboard.

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The Honorable John J. Tecklenburg | Sea Change Sonja Evans

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Sonja Evans
Sonja Evans is an artist in Hilton Head, SC. This is her full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change. The video includes responses to the following questions: How well do you think the...
The Honorable John J. Tecklenburg | Sea Change Melvin Bell

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Melvin Bell
Melvin Bell works in the Office of Fisheries Management at The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). This is his full interview from the SCETV documentary "Sea Change." Some...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 1 1

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 1
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Kenneth Sajwan, Ph.D., of Savannah State University’s Environmental Science Program, is our host, and introduces the experts in this Savannah, Georgia climate change panel. The first speaker is Mr...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 2 2

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 2
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Ramsey H. Khalidi, the CEO of The Southern Pine Company of Georgia, Inc., analyzes the past, present, and future of the sustainable design community in the environment, and the roles he played in...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 3 3

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 3
Episode 3
The third expert is Jackie L. Jackson, the Director of Special Projects in Garden City, Georgia. Her topics are the focus of policy in combatting climate change in Chatham County, and reinforcing the...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 4 4

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 4
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Mildred McClain, representing the Citizens of Environmental Justice, insists that the vulnerable communities be an integral part of the discussion on solutions to climate change, along with policy...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 5 5

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 5
Episode 5
Dr. J. Herman Blake, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, discusses the often misunderstood and misinterpreted Gullah Geechee community. Blake...
Savannah Main Panel, Part 6 6

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Savannah Main Panel, Part 6
Episode 6
Dr. Matthew R. Gilligan, Professor Emeritus at Savannah State University, emphasizes the important roles that educational institutions must play in instilling values, knowledge, and climate change...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 6 6

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 6
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Susan Hitchcock, of the Cultural Landscapes Program, and National Park Service, addresses how climate change affects how people live in their homes, and its impact on lifestyles and cultural resources...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 1 1

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 1
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Geona Shaw Johnson, the Director of Housing & Community Development for Charleston, introduces the experts in the Charleston Climate Change panel. Each panelist will answer the questions, “How do we...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 2 2

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 2
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Laura Sullivan Cabiness, Public Service Director and City Engineer for the City of Charleston, talks about Charleston’s infrastructure: its history, issues with flooding, and how the city prioritizes...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 3 3

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 3
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Andy Fairey, Chief Operating Officer of the Charleston Water System, discusses Charleston’s water sector, and the effects of climate change on the water systems. Charleston’s aging infrastructure is...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 4 4

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 4
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Mark Wilbert, Director of Emergency Management of Charleston, shares how climate change is impacting the emergency management division, and the city of Charleston. He also discusses possible solutions...
Charleston Main Panel, Part 5 5

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Charleston Main Panel, Part 5
Episode 5
Arthur Lawrence, the former president of the Westside Neighborhood Association believes that the community overall does not know enough about the issues of climate change. Charleston needs a risk...
Beaufort Main Panel, Part 5 5

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Beaufort Main Panel, Part 5
Episode 5
In this final segment of the Beaufort Climate Change panel, Lieutenant Colonel Neil Baxley of the Emergency Management Division of Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, briefly elaborates on emergency...
Beaufort Main Panel, Part 1 1

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Beaufort Main Panel, Part 1
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Kevin Mills, President and CEO of the South Carolina Aquarium, kicks off this panel on “Climate Change: A Global Reality”, by briefly discussing the aquarium’s conservation efforts to combat global...
Beaufort Main Panel, Part 2 2

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Beaufort Main Panel, Part 2
Episode 2
The speaker in this segment is Kate Parks Schaefer, the South Coast Office director of the Coastal Conservation League. Schaefer discusses methods of how to bring communities together to address the...
Beaufort Main Panel, Part 3 3

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Beaufort Main Panel, Part 3
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Roland J. Gardner, of the Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, briefly discusses the impacts of global warming in rural areas of South Carolina, addressing challenges with natural...
Beaufort Main Panel, Part 4 4

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Beaufort Main Panel, Part 4
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Reverend Doctor Nannette Pierson, of the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, Queen Chapel AME Church, discusses the crucial role this food pantry plays in providing relief efforts for the local...
Sea Change, Part 1 1

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Sea Change, Part 1
Episode 1
1.The divisive topic of climate change has been an ongoing debate in recent history. Questions like, “what do we save?” “Who do we save?” and “How do we save?” are among the many questions people are...
Sea Change, Part 2 2

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Sea Change, Part 2
Episode 2
Damage from rising water levels and storms can be seen with the naked eye, but how far does the damage really go? How much do these changes impact peoples’ daily lives, along with the environment...
Sea Change, Part 3 3

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Sea Change, Part 3
Episode 3
The primary and most visible impact of climate change is the accelerated increase of sea levels. Localized flooding has always been a problem for citizens in Charleston and Beaufort, with impacts such...
Sea Change, Part 4 4

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Sea Change, Part 4
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Hurricanes Matthew and Irma caused an incredible amount of damage to the low country, causing erosion, debris, and millions of dollars in property damage. Some peoples’ lives were hit hard; those who...
Sea Change, Part 1 - Introduction - Episode 1 Sea Change, Part 5 5

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Sea Change, Part 5
Episode 5
Climate change has also made a significant impact on the economy of the low country. The billion dollar tourism industry is at risk, since banks may stop lending money due to rising maintenance and...