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200892 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Environmental Crime

Human Footprint

200892 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

2,475,526,000 seconds is the average lifespan each person has on Earth, illustrating the choices made and their effects on the planet.

Environmental Crime

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2,475,526,000 seconds is the average lifespan each person has on Earth, illustrating the choices made and their effects on the planet.

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Nick Wattsdirector

David Tennant

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Nick Watts presents "Human Footprint" through National Geographic. The film details the average human life and its impact on the planet. It measures how many people a person encounters over a lifetime. It also tracks waste production and fuel consumption. With a focus on 2,475,526,000 seconds in a person's life, the documentary illustrates the consequences of daily choices. Released in 2008, it runs for 92 minutes.

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