Synopsis
From drought to violent storms and floods, 2012's weather has given us a lot to talk about. Has it been a freak year or should we prepare for more extreme weather like this in the future?
- Programme: Is Our Weather Getting Worse?
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
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