This is the first of a 5-part series on climate change. It is easy to understand, witty, and important! It is originating on All Things Considered on npr this week.

http://www.npr.org/news/specials/climate/video/  

This year's new acquisitions list is now available online. Please take a look.

For historical background on the current conflict between Sunni and Shia muslims, access the Sunni-Shia multi-part series on www.npr.org. You can hear the actual daily broadcast and print out the transcript when it is provided.