Visual Learning Systems
People and the Environment: Pollution
Students will explore the notion of resource conservation, and identify the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources. Some of the ways our environment may be harmed via pollution, deforestation, species extinction, and...
Next Animation Studio
How Huntington Beach was polluted by major oil spill
An unfortunate series of events dumped more than half a million liters of crude oil on the famous beaches of Huntington Beach in California.
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Biodiversity
The video is a short educational piece that explains the importance of biodiversity and its impact on the health of the planet. The video also highlights some of the causes of species extinction, such as habitat destruction and...
Let's Tute
Understanding Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect
This video explains the concept of global warming and the greenhouse effect. It discusses how human activities have contributed to the increase in greenhouse gases and the consequences of global warming. The video also provides tips on...
Ancient Lights Media
India: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the cultures and geography of India.
Next Animation Studio
Beijing smog: Chinese capital turns to ventilation corridors to help with 'Smogpocalypse'
China's capital city is planning ventilation corridors to tackle the country's air pollution. Densely populated cities tend to generate more energy and waste heat. This results in a much warmer urban environment than in surrounding rural...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Summary
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Visual Learning Systems
Examples of Environmental Problems
In this educational video, we delve into the pressing environmental issues of pollution, global warming, and extinction. We explore the concept of pollution, its various forms, and how it contaminates our air, water, and land. Discover...
Science360
Renewable Energy
University of Colorado engineer Abby Watrous is on a mission in rural China, converting coal-burning homes and cook stoves into cleaner-burning models, using, among other things, the extremely abundant supply of pig poop. With funding...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water as a Natural Resource - Ecosystems
In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...
Press Association
Mother of girl who died after air pollution asthma attack receives apology from the Government
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the mother of a girl who died after an air pollution asthma attack, has called for a clean air act after she was given an official apology by the Government as they settled a legal case over the death.
Ella...
Curated Video
Further decline in the coal industry gives rise to a new phenomenon: Zombie mines
A Scripps News investigation has found as many as 1,300 coal mining facilities across Appalachia that have been sitting for more than a decade without being productive and still may not be fully cleaned up. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
California sues ExxonMobil and says it lied about plastics recycling
California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastics pollution crisis. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Greenpeace block access to Unilever HQ in single-use plastics protest
Greenpeace UK activists blocked access to Unilever’s headquarters in central London on Thursday morning, claiming the consumer goods company is “trashing the planet and harming communities” through single-use plastics.
Members of the...
Press Association
Sadiq Khan to close Ulez scrappage scheme
Sadiq Khan is set to close London’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) scrappage scheme in three weeks.
The Mayor of London announced that he plans to shut the programme to new applicants on September 7.
The scheme was expanded to include...
Press Association
Steve Reed speaks to the media after Ofwat Bill announcement
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, speaks to the media after hosting a meeting with water company executives following the Ofwat Bill announcement.
Press Association
Surfers Against Sewage protesters rally in Brighton
Protesters during a Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) Paddle-Out Protest in Brighton. Protests have been coordinated nationwide by Surfers Against Sewage, who are calling for an end to the sewage discharges plaguing the UK's rivers and seas,...
Press Association
Khan promises 'baby banks', permanent free school meals and Erasmus replacement in London manifesto
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he would fund 'baby banks' where parents in need can obtain essentials like nappies, as he launched Labour's manifesto for the London Assembly and mayoral elections on May 2.
In a speech that focused on...
Press Association
What is behind Thames Water’s cash crunch and is it heading for nationalisation?
Thames Water has been left racing to secure cash once again after its investors withdrew a £500 million funding lifeline that was due at the end of this month.
Britain’s biggest water supplier is blaming regulator Ofwat for making its...
Press Association
Sadiq Khan claims Tories would ‘cancel’ free school meals and TfL fare freeze
Sadiq Khan has said Londoners have a “clear choice” between him and a Conservative mayor who would “cancel” his policies in the upcoming mayoral election.
Speaking in central London on Monday morning, Mr Khan branded the May election as...
Press Association
Deputy Mayor of London for Transport discusses the opening of the Ulez scrappage scheme
Deputy Mayor of London for Transport, Seb Dance, discusses the opening of the Ulez scrappage scheme which will will cover all London boroughs from 29 August. He addresses some concerns and criticisms of the scheme. Every Londoner with a...
Press Association
Art installation opens in tunnel that will become London's new super sewer
A temporary art installation has opened in a tunnel that will become part of London's new super sewer, the Thames Tideway.
Press Association
Davey accuses Government of stifling scrutiny of Rwanda plan
Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey visits the York Community Stadium where he talks about the party being in a strong position going in to their Spring Conference, targeting Blue Wall seats and Suella Braverman's visit to Rwanda.
Press Association
Sadiq Khan comments on the court row over ULEZ expansion
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan comments on the court challenge he is involved in, concerning the expansion of the ULEZ area in London.
He answered media questions during a visit to a Met Police station in Westminster where he learnt about...