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NHK World (JP)
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2025-03-30
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The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.
There is no Next Episode of Impacts: Climates Change the World planned.
S2026E5 - On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 3 Vanishing Alpine Meadows
The ecosystem in Hokkaido's Taisetsu Mountains is changing dramatically. Alpine plants have vanished due to global warming which has created a crisis for rare animals that depend on them to survive.
Air Date: 10 Feb 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E6 - On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 4 Wind Power and Birds at Risk
Wind power helps fight climate change. But as turbines spread across land and sea, birds face growing risks. This episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate.
Air Date: 11 Feb 2026 21:00 (CDT)
S2026E7 - On the Brink of Extinction?: Episode 5 Bee Decline and the Looming Food Crisis
Rising temperatures due to climate change have affected the behavior of bees, with fewer bees and shorter pollination periods, posing a threat to agriculture that could lead to a food crisis.
Air Date: 12 Feb 2026 21:00 (CDT)