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Of our planet, so on a monthly basis we can see how ocean levels are changing, how the seasons affect things, as well. so yeah, it's a wonderful satellite and mission. i wonderful satellite and mission. i suppose the question is whether we do anything about the information it provides is another thing. but in a bit more detail, studying the areas of the world where sea levels are rising, there's too much water, if you like, and also where there's too little water and we have drought? exactly, one aspect is looking at how the sea levels are rising particularly in coastal regions, that's importa...

Historic liftoff. the first mission to survey nearly all of the water on the earth's surface launched today. >> two, one, engine ignition, and liftoff. liftoff of s.w.a.t., our first global survey of earth's surface water. >> the spacex falcon 9 rocket transferred the satellite that will be monthitoring the ocean d more. kristin fisher has been following this amazing project. tell us more about this satellite, what it's going to be doing. >> reporter: yeah. so nasa has had satellites up in orbit for many years now that are designed to really track and monitor the ocean and ocean levels. well, ...

Have lost everything, many are vowing to rebuild b, but you ha to ask, is it worth it? should they? as more climate change is bringing more ocean levels to be subjected to more violent storms. still, the land is sinking. we are joined by an architect and a member of the american institute of architects. and welcome to the show, colby px px, and it is one thing to say, that we are going rebuild, but should we rebuild in this area of southwest florida? >> so, that is a very good question. historically, we have always plan and built around these areas, not only in the united states of america, bu...

Rising seas are encroaching on one of the nation's most storied military installations, where thousands of recruits are molded into Marines each year amid the salt marshes...

A little bit of good news, steph. what they're doing here is they have built dams and they are creating hydropower using the water, some of it from the glaciers to fight climate change. switzerland 60% of its electricity comes from that kind of hydropower in dams here in the mountains and also in the rivers. the reality is, steph, there are going to be some tough choices, though, because as these glaciers melt, it will have an impact. there is a lot of freshwater held in these glaciers around the world. there are even worries as the glaciers disappear, it causes rock falls and challenges for t...