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Earthly Powers

As environmental issues rise to the top of the political agenda, Channel 4 will continue to raise awareness about the science, economics and politics of climate change. In 2005, Marcel Theroux weighed up all the arguments about man-made climate change starting from a neutral point of view. He heard all sides of the argument from James Lovelock to oil executives in Shell. Six years later, The Great Global Warming Swindle raised hackles among some environmentalists as it gave voice to those sceptical about mankind’s role in climate change. Phil Agland’s powerful documentaries, such as Baka and Fragile Earth, were visionary in their time, exploring man’s relationship to his environment. Channel 4 News keeps the environment at the top of the agenda, allowing time for spirited debates on this crucial issue.