"Greenstreets" are specially engineered vegetated areas, such as medians and traffic islands, with benefits that go beyond beautifying a city's landscape. From managing stormwater to alleviating air pollution, greenstreets can provide...

A documentary exploring intriguing questions about human-created urban ecosystems, biodiversity and opportunities for creating sanctuaries for endangered species, including the origin and relocation of the beloved red-crowned parrot in...

Discover how urban farming and community engagement are integral to the Darwin ecosystem. Camille Florent explains the benefits of permaculture and public gardens, while Guillaume Sorel shares the success of the bicycle repair...

How do you define "nature?" If we define it as that which is untouched by humans, then we won't have any left, says environmental writer emma Marris. She urges us to consider a new definition of nature -- one that includes not only...

Urban development can be tough on wildlife. But some plants and animals are adapting to our cities in surprising ways. Thanks to squarespace.com for supporting this video. Go build a website!'http://www.squarespace.com/minuteearth'...

4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About - Episode 33



Rock-n-roll bridges, blinking eye-on-a-chip, high-flying low metabolism, and urban air “re-leaf.” It’s four awesome discoveries you...

Embracing urban homesteading, a family transforms their once barren backyard into a thriving ecosystem featuring chickens, bees, and dense vegetable gardens. Their journey from simple garden beds to a mini-farm reflects a broader goal of...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how land is developed for human use. Urbanization has occurred through the last century as people have moved to cities in large numbers. Transportation and the arrival of the car have led to urban...

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the water harvesting work of the Ramachandran family in the drought-prone city of Chennai. We tour their home site where they have been developing water and food...

This video provides a comprehensive overview of two important groups of hymenopteran insects: wasps and bees. It explores their social behaviors, nesting habits, diet, and unique characteristics. The video emphasizes the crucial role...

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the water harvesting work of the Ramachandran family in the drought-prone city of Chennai. We tour their home site where they have been developing water and food...

With a better understanding of population ecology, we are ready to zoom out and look at community ecology, which involves interactions between species, as well as landscape ecology, which will broaden our understanding of ecosystems. How...

Discover how increasing urbanization and industrial activity contribute to air pollution and its harmful effects on ecosystems. Learn about the damaging consequences of smog on plant species like the Ponderosa pine and the broader...

Explore three strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of the Anthropocene era on Earth's ecosystems and communities. Learn about innovations in renewable energy, sustainable urban design, and plant-based alternatives to reduce...

Discover the wild side of Singapore, a city that seamlessly blends urban life with lush tropical forests. Explore interconnected layers of life, where communities thrive and nature flourishes. Narrated by Sir David...

Organic farmer, and former forester, Anthony Boutard, speaks of the meaning to him of his cornfield. Not just during the more active periods of the growing seasons, but over the dormancy of winter; his cornfields serve as a sanctuary for...

True Calling Grant Filmmaker: Lindsay Fitzgerald HIVES is about short film about a Vancouver-based community worker, Sarah Common, who uses beekeeping to reconnect people to their communities, the land, and themselves. As a sideways...

This episode explores the mystery of the vanishing Colorado River Delta. Once a lifeline for the American Southwest, it's now a shadow of its former self. What happened? Outdated water laws? Excessive urban development and agriculture?...

A big thank you to AXA for sponsoring this video. Visitef='http://www.axa.com/resilience' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Visit to learn more about their survey on how cities and businesses worldwide are adapting to climate-related...

NSF-funded research expands on the Billion Oyster Project in New York Harbor, giving urban middle school students a hand in restoring oyster habitats



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Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and areas of intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this...

Invasive animals are often most abundant in habitats impacted by humans, especially man-made habitats, such as roadsides, suburban and urban developments, and intensive agricultural activity. Understanding why this is true may reveal...

CREDITS Animation & Design: Bing Rijper Narration: FuseSchool Script: Keith Ross, Tatum Rijper, Loucksha and GreenSoul Deforestation. We need to start saving our trees. Here are 5reasons why. 1. Air purification and Oxygen source 2....

Buildings are among the biggest wasters of energy on the planet. This programme looks at the alternatives – and visits what are being billed as some of the greenest buildings in the world. At the moment almost 40% of all global...