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11 November 2009 

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British home

How Would Your Home Measure Up?   Video
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
It’s hard enough to sell a house – now Britain rates them all according to their carbon footprint and energy efficiency  (2:52 min.)

film festival logo

Going Green on the Screen   Video
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
A 10-day festival of environmental films just wrapped up in Washington with more than 100 films and 20,000 participants  (3:30 min.)

frog

The International Year of the Frog – Who Knew?   Video
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
An exhibit of 150 quite colorful and exotic frogs – many very cute – showcases these amphibians found around the world (2:22 min.)

Caddo Lake

Mailing Address: Uncertain   Video
Saturday, 9 February 2008
Amazingly, the only natural lake in the state of Texas has few visitors – and the handful of residents there want to keep their treasure a secret  (2:11 min.)

Kilimanjaro Glacier

The Big Melt  Video
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
The melting of glaciers near the poles has raised concerns for wildlife. But glaciers melting near the equator are already having a direct impact on humans (3:16 min.)

Endangered turtles

Have you Hugged a Hawksbill Turtle Today?  Video
Monday, 10 December 2007
They’re endangered and quickly disappearing – but not if a dedicated park ranger in Indonesia beats the odds  (3:05 min.)

student demonstrators

Every Vote Counts   Video
Friday, 7 December 2007
5,000 U.S. college students loudly called on members of Congress to take swift action on global warming   (3:18 min.)

zebra

Home, Home on the Range   Video
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Many endangered and exotic animals find safe havens and suitable surroundings at wildlife sanctuaries in Texas   (2:51 min.)

grass and desert

How Do You Stop an Expanding Desert?   Video
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
That’s the problem confronting Chinese officials as the Kumtag Desert takes over farmland and villages  (2:27 min.)

Drought stricken corn

Global Warming May Cause Food Crisis   video
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Some scientists warn climate change could cause food production to drop by up to 20 percent by 2080   (3:33 min.)

Artic ice sheet

An “Astounding” Meltdown  Video
Sunday, 23 September 2007
This year the Arctic has lost a dramatically huge portion of the ice sheet, mostly due to soot that traps sunlight and melts the ice  (2:08 min.)

Arches National Park rock formation

Natural Wonders  Video
Monday, 17 September 2007
Arches National Park in the western US has amazing rock formations, dinosaur bones, and fascinating flora and fauna   (3:34 min.)

Glacier National Park, melting

Another Victim of Global Warming  Video
Friday, 14 September 2007
In 20 years, picturesque Glacier National Park in the western U.S. could have all of its glaciers melted away – and a forever-changed ecosystem   (3:52 min.)

An Asian elephant in retirement

Retirement Community for Elephants  Video
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
In Florida, of course, there’s a center dedicated to caring for former circus elephants to help preserve the endangered species   (2:48 min.)

melting glarier ice in Greenland

Ice Archeology  Video
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
The most credible evidence of global warming is coming from the frozen glaciers of Greenland – deep ice cores reveal the Earth’s climate history  (5:27 min.)

Greenland glacier

Greenland is Hot Video
Monday, 16 July 2007
…as a tourist destination. The world’s largest island has glaciers, rugged landscapes, eco-adventures and lots of new direct flights  (4:08 min.)

Green lighting

Earth-Friendly Development Becoming Common  Video
Sunday, 8 July 2007
Earth-Friendly Development Becoming Common People are demanding environmentally-conscious homes, offices, and neighborhoods – and builders and planners are responding   (2:27 min.)

Seabirds

Albatrosses, Shearwaters, Boobies and Nenes   Video
Monday, 25 June 2007
 A wildlife refuge on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is saving rare and endangered seabirds from extinction – unless certain predators or people get to them first  (4:58 min.)

Beijing resident wearing facemask

Overgrazing and Forest Clearing Lead to… Video
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
The deserts in China are growing by hundreds of thousands of square kilometers each year. Sandstorms are common in Beijing – even blowing to other countries  (2:13 min.)

Hawaiian monk seals are declining in number

Bordering on Extinction Video
Monday, 11 June 2007
Hawaiian monk seals are declining in number – only about 1,200 can be found. Their relatives in the Caribbean have already disappeared (3:34 min.)

Mabira Forest

Mabira Forest Reserve Threatened  Video
Saturday, 9 June 2007
It seems to be a classic battle of big business versus environmental groups. But the outcome dramatically affects the way of life for many in Uganda  (4:11 min.)

Sea life

An Ambitious Deadline Video
Thursday, 7 June 2007
 The EU wants to revitalize their seas in 15 years, setting off a contentious debate about how to protect fish and fishing industries (2:47 min.)

Polar bear

Melting Ice - A Hot Topic?  Video
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
The UN has declared this “International Polar Year” and today is World Environment Day – Here’s why you should pay attention   (3:01 min.)

Aral Sea fishermen

Reversing an Ecological Catastrophe  Video
Sunday, 3 June 2007
The Aral Sea has only about 10% of its original water because of river diversions – but re-engineering may be saving this Kazakh wonder  (5:50 min.)

Mali deforestation

An Environmental Disaster  Video
Thursday, 17 May 2007
Already a mostly desert nation, Mali is losing its trees so quickly they may all be cut down within 3 years. Then what?  (3:01 min.)

EU alternative - biofuels

EU Addresses Global Warming  Video
Tuesday, 10 April 2007
 Push for biofuel increase met by resistance from some environmentalists (2:54 min.)

drinking water

5,000 Die Each Day  Video
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Today is World Water Day – a UN-coordinated event to highlight that more than a billion people do not have enough clean water  (3:24 min.)

compact fluorescent bulb

Going Green Globally  Video
Saturday, 17 March 2007
Australia has embarked on a program to replace all incandescent bulbs with fluorescents – part of a worldwide effort to cut energy use   (2:13 min.)

 

 

 

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