Issues in focus

Shows how scientists examine a wide variety of evidence in order to learn about the earth's past and future climate.

Reviews the history of the national park system, and looks at some of the issues facing parks in the twenty-first century, including pollution, visitor management, fire control, and others.

Presents pros and cons regarding gun control, discussing such aspects as the history of gun ownership and access to guns in America.

Gives a brief description of the conflict in Bosnia, including several personal stories of tragedy told by the young people who lived through them.

Presents interviews with eight teenagers who are physically disabled, and answers commonly asked questions.

Discusses the history of neo-Nazism, examples of organizations and activities spawned by this ideology, and evidence of the spread of anti-Semitism, racism, and hate crimes.

Examines trends in teenage violence and discusses possible ways of preventing it.

Explores the benefits and drawbacks of gambling, includes personal accounts of teens who have had gambling problems, and discusses the business of gambling and how technology has promoted it.

Discusses problems relating to prisons, examines the controversy of whether prisons should rehabilitate or punish, and looks at possible alternatives to the current prison system.

Investigates the controversial issue of abortion, looks at its long history, and provides stories of women who have dealt with this difficult decision.