This is not a man-candy post, although the press photos from CNN’s upcoming two-part series Planet in Peril may leave you a little globally warmed. (Sorry, couldn’t resist). Seriously, I actually have been really looking forward to seeing Planet in Peril, and not only because we get CNN at home with no Spanish subtitles. From the press release:

“Offering first-hand accounts of environmental strife, Cooper, Corwin and Gupta traveled across the globe to explore these changes and reveal what they mean for each region and the world at large.” CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet host and wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin will focus on four main issues that threaten the planet and its inhabitants today: climate change, deforestation, species loss and overpopulation. Filmed across four continents and 13 countries, Planet in Peril airs on CNN/U.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (ET/PT) and globally on CNN International.

We’ve been seeing snippets of the show on CNN all week, and let me tell you, it’s pretty amazing. Aside from the stunning locations, the topics are both far-reaching and heartbreaking. From a family in the US who was tested for chemical exposures with frightening results, to tagging precious polar bears who are also losing the fight against global warming, this is sure to be an eye-opening experience. I warn you that it’s probably not best to watch with young children. If you’re reading this, you’re probably not sick of hearing about Earth’s issues, many of them which hit closer to home than you may think. Leave comments here after the show and let me know thoughts, feelings, and ok, even if you just want to say you think AC looks pretty good in that t-shirt…

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