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Monday, May 5 / 11:37AM

On the Scene in Greensburg

With more than 1,500 people displaced by a tornado and scores waiting to return to their homes, Pilgrim Films is on the ground in Greensburg, KS creating a documentary of the destruction and green rebirth of the town. Pilgrim Films Executive Producer Kathryn Takis answered some questions for Planet Green on the anniversary of the tornado. + READ MORE

Friday, May 2 / 6:50PM

Greensburg: One Year Later

Sunday May 4th is a big day for the residents of Greensburg, KS. It marks the one-year point from when their town was obliterated by a tornado measuring EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. + READ MORE

Sunday, April 27 / 6:21PM

The Early Show in Greensburg

Through Friday, May 2nd, CBS' The Early Show will be in Greensburg to help with the reconstruction and to document the action via their series, "Tragedy to Triumph: Greensburg Rising." Co-anchors Julie Chen, Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez, news anchor Russ Mitchell and weather anchor Dave Price will work... + READ MORE

Wednesday, April 16 / 8:04PM

The People of Greensburg Need Your Help

On May 4, 2007, the small Midwestern town of Greensburg, Kansas, was ravaged by a fierce tornado, resulting in a tragic loss of life and displacing more than 1,500 people.The South Central Community Foundation, which covers seven counties, including Kiowa County... + READ MORE

Tuesday, April 15 / 4:58PM

Greensburg Photos

Here is a tiny glimpse at some of the people and scenes of Greensburg, Kansas. Their homes have been destroyed and are in different stages of destruction, repair and rebuild. The journey to reclaim their homes is a hard one, but their passion, spirit and purpose are very much alive. + READ MORE

Tuesday, April 15 / 2:25PM

Green Areas around America

While Greensburg explores a robust example of an entire town that's voluntarily gone green, many other areas across America are going the extra mile and reducing their eco-footprints one step at a time.The Solaire in New York City Residents of America's first environmentally advanced residential tower take pride in... + READ MORE

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Saturday, May 3 / 08:00PM

Discovery Channel

Episode 1: Episode 1

On May 4, 2007 a tornado measuring EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale ripped through Greensburg, Kansas obliterating nearly every tree, house and business in the entire town. Host Josh Bernstein meets Storm Scientist Josh Wurman who studies tornadoes.

Sunday, May 4 / 12:00AM

Discovery Channel

Episode 1: Episode 1

On May 4, 2007 a tornado measuring EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale ripped through Greensburg, Kansas obliterating nearly every tree, house and business in the entire town. Host Josh Bernstein meets Storm Scientist Josh Wurman who studies tornadoes.