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S5E1 Assad's Syria & Cost of Climate Change

Feb 24, 2017 Season 5 Episode 1 Documentary, News, War & Politics

Isobel Yeung journeys through Syria, now under the control of Bashar al-Assad, to explore how he managed to maintain his grip on power and to uncover the future possibilities for a nation in turmoil. Shane Smith investigates the financial implications of climate change as he navigates the landscape shaped by the Trump administration's elevation of climate change skeptics to key positions. He delves into the economic ramifications of years of denial amidst a scientific consensus urging action.