Little Farms, Big Movement | Branching Out | Part 2
Adults EnvironmentIn this Branching Out episode, follow along as Ginger Zee and her family meet the farmers behind Apricot Lane Farms (also known as “The Biggest Little Farm”) and learn more about a new eco-friendly farming movement.
The Department of Redundancy Department
Adults EnvironmentWho needs redundancy? Well, everyone, it turns out.
What is Sustainability
Adults EnvironmentLearn about the various ways that sustainability is defined.
Why are insects important?
Adults EnvironmentInsects pollinate plants. While bees and butterflies get all the credit, moths, wasps, ants and beetles are also pollinators. Insects are integral to our food systems as one-third of food crops depends on the important work of pollinators.
We WILL Fix Climate Change!
Adults EnvironmentOur home is burning. Rapid climate change is destabilizing our world. It seems our emissions will not fall quickly enough to avoid runaway warming and we may soon hit tipping points that will lead to the collapse of ecosystems and our civilization.
Why Water Dissolves (Almost) Everything
Adults EnvironmentWater can dissolve more substances than anything else on earth...so why doesn't it dissolve everything away?
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
Adults EnvironmentToday we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
The Freshwater Paradox
Adults EnvironmentEven though less than 1% of Earth's water is freshwater, it's the home for 50% of fish species. This is the Freshwater Paradox.
The Freshwater Paradox
Adults EnvironmentEven though less than 1% of Earth's water is freshwater, it's the home for 50% of fish species. This is the Freshwater Paradox.
Is Soil Alive?
Adults EnvironmentSoil doesn't seem like it's "alive", yet it functions like a living thing in lots of key ways.
Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentThe Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. But threats of climate change and deforestation upstream are risking its delicate balance.
The Communities of the Okavango Delta | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentSafeguarding the Okavango River Basin means empowering the communities that rely on the river system for water and other resources.
Why do your jeans wear out so quickly?
Adults EnvironmentTrace the life cycle of a pair of denim jeans, and discover the labor and environmental costs of this fashion staple.
Why The Ocean Needs Salt (But Has None)
Adults EnvironmentOur oceans don’t technically contain salt, but the ions salt is made of play a critical role in planet-wide processes that make the Earth habitable.
Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas
Adults EnvironmentExplore how coastal communities are impacted by climate change and how they’re adapting to rising sea levels and extreme weather.
Can YOU Fix Climate Change?
Adults EnvironmentThis video was supported by Gates Notes, the personal blog of Bill Gates, where he writes about global health, climate change, and more.
How do wind turbines work?
Adults EnvironmentExplore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.
Whatever happened to acid rain? - Joseph Goffman
Adults EnvironmentDiscover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat.
What’s the best fuel for your car?
Adults EnvironmentDig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.
How much land does it take to power the world?
Adults EnvironmentExplore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.