Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20150821:21:47:00
The global average surface temperature in july was nearly 61.86 degrees fahrenheit. that beats the previous global record in 1998 and 2010. scientists predict 2015 will be the hottest year ever. i'm joined now by michael brune. the report says global warming conditions have most likely increased the drought in california by 15-20%. what can be done to counteract that? >> there is lots. but to solve the problem you have to first admit the problem exists. what we're seeing in california is that the climate change is both increasing the likelihood of droughts and then the intensity as you just me...