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Naked Science: "Birth of the Earth"

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How did the Earth evolve to support life? Our planet now supports a huge diversity of living creatures requiring very special conditions, but what was the series of events that brought this unique set of conditions together? What did it take to make a world that would support human life? Naked Science takes an imaginary time traveler on a journey back to the moment when our solar system formed.

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Check out all the exciting shows National Geographic Channel offers. Learn about the environment, nature's most amazing places, and the mysteries of Earth.

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Quiz: Global Warming

Global warming is a complex issue that involves many different environmental factors. Think you know the ins and outs of global climate change?

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Forecasting the Chaos of Weather

Weather forecasting often seems more art than science. But advances in weather forecasting could bring back the science.

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Six Degrees Book

Our new book presents an eye-opening warning of the true dangers of climate change, one degree at a time.

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