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Climate Change: Shipping

Climate change may impact the shipping industry on the Great Lakes.

Aired 05/05/2011 | Rating TV-G

In Wisconsin

Climate Change: Shipping

Special | 3m 47s

Climate change may impact the shipping industry on the Great Lakes.

The St. Lawrence Seaway is a major shipping system and a world trade route connecting the Midwest and the Atlantic. How will this major thoroughfare be affected by climate change? Water levels play a crucial role in shipping and the slightest change can have a large impact. Lake Michigan water levels are projected to drop 1-2 feet during the next century.

Aired 05/05/2011 | Rating TV-G

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In Wisconsin is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

In Wisconsin

Climate Change: Shipping

Special | 3m 47s

The St. Lawrence Seaway is a major shipping system and a world trade route connecting the Midwest and the Atlantic. How will this major thoroughfare be affected by climate change? Water levels play a crucial role in shipping and the slightest change can have a large impact. Lake Michigan water levels are projected to drop 1-2 feet during the next century.

Aired 05/05/2011 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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