Focus Earth's Bob Woodruff takes a look at the dangers of hurricanes and how global warming might be affecting this extreme weather.
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Focus Earth: Hurricanes and Climate Change
Focus Earth's Bob Woodruff takes a look at the dangers of hurricanes and how global warming might be affecting this extreme weather.
Added: Jan 7, 2010
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Runtime: 02:40
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