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Are We Running Out Of Food??
If you tried to sum up the last 150 years or so in one image, a chart of exponential growth would be a good place to start. It shows that some things change faster over time. You could apply it to life expectancy. Or compound interest....
MinuteEarth
Which Is Worse: Underpopulation Or Overpopulation?
The human population of the world will soon peak – and then decrease – thanks to a combination of two quickly changing economic and educational trends.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The infamous overpopulation bet: Simon vs. Ehrlich | Soraya Field Fiorio
In 1980, Paul Ehrlich and Julian Simon bet $1,000 on a question with stakes that couldn't be higher: would the earth run out of resources to sustain a growing human population? They bet $200 on the price of five metals. If the price of a...
Be Smart
Defusing the Population Bomb
Is overpopulation real? Is Earth filling up with too many humans? How many people can Earth hold, anyway? As our species approaches 8 billion, human overpopulation is a major concern for many people. How can we reduce poverty and our...
Crash Course
Population & Food: Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the link between population and food energy. As the world's population keeps growing, finding ways to provide enough food and water for everyone while supporting a sustainable environment can be tricky!...
Curated Video
Should You Get Cat Spayed or Neutered?
Howcast -Learn if you should get your cat spayed or neutered from board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. E'Lise Christensen, DVM in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Manila: Megacity
With a growing population and an already overcrowded urban area, Manila's infrastructures are struggling to cope. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Manila is a megacity, with over 12 million inhabitants. There are...
Curated Video
India: Curbing Population Growth
Indian governments have implemented different policies to try to curb the country's growing population. Which has been most successful and why? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. India's population is one of the...
Curated Video
Japan: Encouraging Population Growth
Why is Japan's population ageing? What impacts could this have on the country in future? And how is the government trying to tackle the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Japan, like many developed countries,...
Curated Video
Endangered Species
From the western gorilla to the blue whale, thousands of animal species are under various levels of threat. What can we do to protect them or is it already too late? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. An astounding...
Curated Video
Overfishing
Find out why the Atlantic bluefin tuna is facing extinction. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Natural resources need to be managed carefully. Overfishing can lead to species...
AllTime 10s
10 Science Myths That 99% Of People Believe
Our society seems to be getting more science-literate by the day. But even as most of us start to grasp increasingly advanced ideas, some flat out falsehoods just won't go away. From Big Bang beliefs to sexing away the fat, here are 10...
Next Animation Studio
Mexico City is sinking fast and it can’t be stopped
North America’s most populous city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
Catalyst University
Why do dead whales EXPLODE? | The Infamous Japanese Exploding Whale
Have you seen the videos on Youtube in which beached, deceased whales explode? How does this occur? In this video, we delve into the biological and physical reasons for this "booming" topic.
Next Animation Studio
The revolution that’s filling the sky with small satellites
A quiet and often overlooked revolution has taken place in the way satellites are manufactured and operated.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Resource Sustainability
In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the concept of resource sustainability and its importance in preserving our environment for future generations. Join us as we explore a picturesque meadow and its grazing cows to illustrate...
Sky News
Sir David Attenborough interview on deep ocean mining
CLEAN: Interior interview with Sir David Attenborough on the impact of Covid-19 Coronavirus on 11 March 2020 in London, United Kingdom
Bloomberg
Animated Chart: Rise of the megacity
Urbanisation is happening faster than at any time in human history. On UN World Cities Day, watch the rise of the so-called megacities—those with more than 10m inhabitants.
Curated Video
Here's one way of making sure every dog has its day -- get celebs on board to help out. Nelson Ellis, on appears on 'True Blood,' and others discuss the importance of rescuing dogs. (Aug. 17)
HEADLINE:Celebs house hunting for dogs
CAPTION:Here's one way of making sure every dog has its day -- get celebs on board to help out. Nelson Ellis, on appears on 'True Blood,' and others discuss the importance of rescuing dogs. (Aug....
Bloomberg
How Tech Is Changing Philanthropy at the Gates Foundation
Oct.02 -- Bloomberg's Emily Chang caught up with Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, chief executive officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, at the Geekwire Summit in Seattle.
Crash Course
The Anthropocene and the Near Future: Crash Course Big History #9
The Anthropocene covers the last century in an unofficial geological era. An informative video considers both the pros and cons of progress. It discusses the environmental impact, changes in lifestyle, political changes, wars, and...
SciShow
The Science of Overpopulation
The population of the US increased 300 percent in the 20th century, but the use of raw materials increased by 1,700 percent. Explore human population growth over time with a video that examines the history of why such growth has occurred...
PolyMatter
Why China Ended its One-Child Policy
Was China's one-child policy a good idea? Historians analyze the country's one-child policy in place for more than 40 years. They view a short video explaining the revocation of the one-child rule and what it means for the future of the...
Be Smart
Defusing the Population Bomb
With a human population of 7.6 billion and counting, how do we tackle the population problem? Examine the data using a video from an extensive science playlist. The resource explains why the human population began to increase rapidly,...