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Surprising Truth Behind Planting Trees and Climate Change
For decades we’ve been planting trees in hopes of reducing carbon pollution. But when it comes to carbon sequestration, have we actually been getting it all backward? We travel to the Pacific Northwest forests of Oregon to see what we...
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What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...
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Cool Us or Kill Us? Did Geoengineering Cause a Huge Famine?
This episode of Weathered explores the controversial world of solar geoengineering by injecting sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, looking at both the controversial promises and profound risks associated with manipulating the...
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Is This the Real Reason More Homes Are Burning in Wildfires?
For decades, conventional wisdom has told us that fuels reduction is key to protecting communities. However, the latest research shows that weather actually plays a big role as well. In fact, the vast majority of structures are destroyed...
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Life Without the Moon
The Moon holds Earth in place and dictates our seasons. What happens to planets without a moon like ours? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon formed after Earth collided with its twin, Theia. In proportion to the size...
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Storm Surges
Storm surges are huge domes of water sucked upwards by the eye of a hurricane. What happens if they hit the shore, or worse, a city? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Storm surges are caused by low pressure in the eye of a...
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Carbon Capture: Artificial Trees
Artificial trees: what are they? How do they work? And how could they help to prevent climate change in the future? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The rate of climate change is increasing because of the increasing...
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Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...
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Mass Extinction: Dinosaurs
It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...
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The Big Chill
Melting icecaps are threatening one of the most important currents in the world, the Great Ocean Conveyor. If it stopped, it could have devastating impacts on our climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Great Ocean...
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What Causes Extinction?
A look at the main causes of extinction from new diseases to climate change to competition from another species. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Extinction is a natural part of the evolutionary cycle. It occurs more...
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Could Climate Change Your Life?
Wherever you live, climate change could affect you. Discover how the predicted changes could affect peoples around the globe. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Global atmospheric patterns are causing concern, as...
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Tuvalu: The Threat of Rising Seas
The inhabitants of this tiny nation state are some of the first in the world to feel the full impact of climate change. As rising sea levels threaten their whole country, what action can they take? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Natural Climate Change
Ice cores taken from deep within the Earth's polar regions hold a hidden secret: the historical record of the Earth's climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Evidence of natural climate changes can be found in...
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Climate change
This film explores how the world's climate has changed over time and how human activities have accelerated this natural process. People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Global warming...
Great Big Story
The resilient giants, exploring the life of Aldabra Tortoises
Dive into the world of the Aldabra tortoise, a species celebrated for its longevity and resilience, thriving amidst environmental challenges.
Great Big Story
John Morales, championing climate awareness in meteorology
Meet John Morales, a veteran meteorologist dedicated to educating the public about climate change while forecasting weather in South Florida.
Wonderscape
King Charles III's Coronation: Tradition Meets Modern Values
King Charles III's coronation on May 6, 2023, balanced royal tradition with contemporary touches. From a gospel choir performance to sustainable choices in his attire and ceremony, the King brought a modern sensibility to the historic...
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The Ripple Effects of Climate Change on Ecosystems
This video explores how climate change impacts ecosystems, focusing on the effects of rising sea levels, ocean acidification, and coral bleaching. Learn how changes in the climate disrupt marine life, threaten animal habitats, and...
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Understanding Climate Change: The Greenhouse Effect and Fossil Fuels
This video explores the basics of climate change, focusing on the difference between weather and climate and the role of greenhouse gases. Learn how fossil fuels and carbon emissions contribute to global warming and the greenhouse...
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From Bats to Submarines: Sonar and Climate Change Solutions
Video 5 of the Echolocation Unit. This segment transitions from bats to human technology by explaining how sonar was developed as a form of echolocation to help ships, especially submarines, navigate in the dark depths of the ocean....
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The Great Barrier Reef and Victoria Falls: Exploring Underwater and Waterfall Wonders
This video dives into two of Earth's most magnificent water-based natural wonders. Discover the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, and learn about the challenges it faces due to climate...
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The Greenhouse Gas Effect | The science behind trapping heat
In this video, we explore the leading factors contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect and its implications for climate change and sustainability. Discover how greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide trap...
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Ocean Sustainability| Safeguarding our Seas | Plastic Free
This video explores the critical role of oceans in sustaining life on Earth, highlighting their vastness, ecological significance, and the pressing issues of pollution and climate change. It emphasizes the importance of marine ecosystems...