Synopsis
Richard Bilton meets the scientists trying to save the world from the consequences of climate change and investigates whether they can really make a difference.
- Programme: Panorama
- Episode: Can Scientists Save the World?
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2024
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