Years of Living Dangerously S02E08 - Uprising

Burning coal remains a major source of energy, emitting toxic pollutants and climate-altering carbon dioxide. In Illinois America Ferrerameets with activists who want to shut down a local coal plant, and with a mayor who want to keep it open. She learns about an option that can provide clean energy and green jobs. Sigourney Weaver investigates China's impact on on today's global environment, and the progress it is making to reduce emissions even as its economy grows.