Which bag should you use?
Adults EnvironmentExplore the environmental impact of three types of bags— plastic, paper, and cloth— to find out how they’re made, used and disposed of.
The Search for History’s Lost Slave Ships | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentOn the bottom of the world’s oceans lie historic treasures—the lost wrecks of ships that carried enslaved people from Africa to the Americas. Only a handful have been identified so far, but National Geographic explorer and Storytelling Fellow Tara Roberts is documenting the efforts of Black scuba divers and archaeologists to find more, hoping to finally bring their stories to light.
Can we build a "perfect" forest? - Jean-François Bastin
Adults EnvironmentHow can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? Well, it's Complicated.
Adults EnvironmentThis video is part of a series about climate change supported by Breakthrough Energy – a coalition founded by Bill Gates, that is working to expand clean-energy investment and support the innovations that will lead the world to net-zero carbon emissions.
Slow Down With Snow Monkeys
Adults EnvironmentTake 3 minutes and slow down with snow monkeys, with this extract from Mindful Escapes.
When Trees Go Nuts
Adults EnvironmentEvery once in a while, all the oaks or spruces or other plants in a region suddenly produce a tremendous bounty of seeds – up to 100 times more than usual. But why do they do it, and how do they all manage to sync up?
A brief history of plastic
Adults EnvironmentTrace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.
Is the weather actually becoming more extreme?
Adults EnvironmentExplore the differences between weather and climate – what they are, how we predict them, and what those predictions can tell us.
City of the Future: Singapore
Teachers EnvironmentIn an accelerating world, the science fiction of yesterday is rapidly becoming the science fiction of right now. With big challenges like land and resource scarcity, Singapore is planning decades ahead.
Last Wild Places: Iberá | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentIberá National Park in northeastern Argentina is part of one of the largest wetlands in South America, but much of its wildlife went extinct in the 20th century due to widespread hunting and habitat loss.
What makes volcanoes erupt? - Steven Anderson
Adults EnvironmentDig into the science of how new volcanoes form, and what causes their unpredictable eruptions.
Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
Adults EnvironmentWe have a bunch of new stuff, from the long requested bacteriophage infographic poster to a new Optimistic Nihilism poster that lets you enjoy some existential dread in style.
This Atom Can Predict The Future
Adults EnvironmentMany of the bewildering correlations in our world - like that between Beryllium-7 and the Asian monsoon - are a result of huge and unseen forces that tie them together.
Introducing Earth School
Adults EnvironmentAnnouncing the launch of Earth School, a 30 day interactive adventure for students around the world to celebrate, explore, and connect with nature.
MinuteEarth Explains: Water
Adults EnvironmentIn this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at one of Earth’s most critical - and unique - features.
What happens if you cut down all of a city's trees?
Adults EnvironmentExplore what makes trees a vital part of cities, and how urban spaces throughout history have embraced the importance of trees.
Jane: The Hope – Trailer | National Geographic
Adults EnvironmentThe next chapter of Dr. Jane Goodall’s life’s work unfolds in “Jane Goodall: The Hope,” premiering on Earth Day, April 22, at 9/8c on Nat Geo, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo Mundo.
How one scientist took on the chemical industry
Adults EnvironmentDiscover the groundbreaking environmental work of Rachel Carson, whose book “Silent Spring” explores how human actions threaten the balance of nature.
Where Does One Ocean End And Another Begin?
Adults EnvironmentEarth's ocean water is continuous. How can we divide it into sections that are more useful?
What Mud From Glacial Lakes Can Tell Us About Our History
Adults EnvironmentSee what challenges face a team of scientists gathering core sediment samples from a glacial lake in the Himalayas.
The Fastest-Growing Plant In The World
Adults EnvironmentBamboo is the world’s fastest growing plant thanks to the cell elongation process it shares with all grasses and its unique cell wall layering adaptation, allowing it to shoot up to 100 ft (30m) in just 8 weeks.