The story of the 2014 Emmy-winning docuseries is a global investigation into the human impact of climate change. Originally broadcast on Showtime , the series follows high-profile celebrities and journalists as they travel to the front lines of environmental crises to find out how shifting climates are fueling war, poverty, and displacement. Key Storylines from Season 1
: Don Cheadle visits Plainview, Texas, where a prolonged drought forced the closure of a major meat-packing plant, devastating the local economy and challenging the community's religious views on nature. Years of Living Dangerously (2014) subtitles
: Journalist Thomas Friedman travels to Syria and Yemen to investigate how extreme drought acted as a "stress point," pushing volatile political situations toward violent conflict. The story of the 2014 Emmy-winning docuseries is
: Harrison Ford confronts government officials in Indonesia regarding the palm oil industry, which has led to massive slash-and-burn deforestation and high carbon emissions. : Journalist Thomas Friedman travels to Syria and