Brink of Disaster

Overview

Brink of Disaster (2022) delves into the urgent challenges posed by climate change, as cities throughout North America and beyond face the impending dangers of hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes, and rising sea levels. The show explores how these natural disasters loom over urban landscapes, highlighting the vulnerability of communities and the pressing need for resilience in the face of these environmental threats. Each episode unveils the dramatic impact of these events, urging viewers to confront the realities of a planet in crisis.

Episodes

• 1

  New York Superstorms

  New York City faces a dire threat as Hurricanes Ida and Ian wreak havoc on its citizens. The episode explores the cutting-edge science and technology ...

  Dec 08, 2022
• 2

  West Coast Superquakes

  Beneath the West Coast lies the notorious San Andreas fault, extending nearly a thousand miles and impacting the lives of countless Americans. However...

  Dec 15, 2022
• 3

  Miami Sinking

  The vibrant city of Miami grapples with a triad of challenges: deteriorating limestone foundations, fierce superstorms, and the unyielding rise of oce...

  Dec 22, 2022
• 24

  High, Low, Stretch

  Topics include "High," "Low" and "Stretch."

  Jul 12, 1999
• 1

  Top, Bottom, Jump

  Jan 03, 2000
• 4

  Tight, Loose, Squeeze

  Topics include "Tight," "Loose" and "Squeeze."

  Jan 24, 2000
• 5

  Hit, Miss, Bump

  Jan 31, 2000
• 7

  Hard, Easy, Change

  Feb 14, 2000
• 10

  Win, Lose, Tie

  Mar 06, 2000
• 12

  A Little Curious About Life

  Mar 20, 2000
• 13

  Jump, Flat, Squeeze

  Mar 27, 2000
• 16

  Balance, Skip, Rock

  Apr 17, 2000
• 17

  Push, Over, Top

  Apr 24, 2000