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Listen to the scientists. That's the refrain of climate activist Greta Thunberg. Climate scientists explain how warming caused by human activity is setting in motion Earth's own natural warming mechanisms, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and further warming the planet.
3) Watermark
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Following their success with Manufactured Landscapes, photographer Edward Burtynsky and filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal reunite to explore the ways in which humanity has shaped, manipulated and depleted one of its most vital and compromised resources: water.
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This trilogy of short films features unforgettable examples of the evolutionary process in action. Each is an adventure of discovery - from the deserts of the American Southwest to the icy Antarctic to the lowlands and highlands of East Africa, where fascinating creatures and pioneering scientists reveal how the fittest are made.
5) Soil quality
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Although soil may seem plentiful, it can be polluted and depleted by natural & human activities. Examine the sources of soil pollution, & discover some of the efforts taken to prevent it.
6) Air quality
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Both natural sources & human activity can affect humans, plants, & animals. Learn about primary & secondary sources of air pollution, how the air quality is monitored by government agencies, & the factors that contribute to smog.
7) Green energy
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Discover what green energy is and learn about its potential to meet our energy needs in an ongoing, sustainable way. Green energy includes solar power, wind turbines, biomass fuels and many more. Some forms of green energy are more suited to certain locations. Observe how geothermal energy helps to power much of Reykjavík, Iceland, and see elements of green energy, sustainable design and conservation.
8) Edible city
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"A fun, fast-paced journey through the local Good Food Movement that's taking root in the San Francisco Bay Area, across the nation and around the world. Introducing a diverse cast of extraordinary and eccentric characters who are challenging the paradigm of our broken food system, Edible City digs into their unique perspectives and transformative work -- from edible education to grassroots activism to building local economies -- finding hopeful...