Dangerous Planet

“Civilization seems to be experiencing the power of nature’s impact more and more, and it seems we keep seeing examples of the tragic destruction our environment can sometimes unleash,” said James Dubern, Current TV’s senior VP of programming.

“By providing an inside look at the Earth’s forces in a fact-based, scientific way, we aim to shine a light on the many untold stories of man’s battle against the elements in a both provocative and entertaining way.”

The 13 x 60-minute series will launch on Earth Day (April 22) at 7 p.m. EST, and looks at the most extreme weather on Earth, including volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes. (Source: Current TV)