The Heat: Climate Crisis

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Is the earth in hot water? Worries over a sudden rise in ocean temperatures have scientists searching for answers.

According to the University of Maine, last month the global ocean surface temperature hit a new record high. The rise has sparked questions and concerns. Questions about its cause and concerns over whether it may lead to a surge in atmospheric warming. 

Joining the discussion: 

  • Changhua Wu is CEO of the Beijing Future Innovation Center. 
  • Michael K. Dorsey is Director of Arizona State University’s Sustainability Solutions Service, and a Chair Professor at ASU’s College of Global Futures. 
  • Yixing Xu served as Research Director at Breakthrough Energy Sciences. 
  • Sean Callebs is a CGTN Correspondent who has provided extensive coverage of the global climate crisis.