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Five whistleblowers reveal how ships illegally dump toxic bilge water into the ocean, contributing to severe environmental damage.
Carbon dioxide emissions have continued to rise over the past decade, despite global efforts to address climate change.
Up to 80% of carbon from biomass can be sequestered through the pyrolysis process used to create biochar, which may help reduce air pollution.
Only around 4% of agricultural space is currently used for biomass energy crops, despite the potential for organic waste to generate electricity and heat.
The pharmaceutical industry is worth an estimated 1.42 trillion dollars, with many drugs derived from natural ingredients and indigenous knowledge.
In the summer of 1988, wildfires in Yellowstone National Park prompted a reevaluation of wildfire management strategies across the United States.
Aerial footage highlights Botswana's ecosystems and wildlife, featuring the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, known for elephants and hippos.
New episodes explore scientific discoveries and global events, covering topics like artificial intelligence and environmental challenges with insights from experts.
Tassan Wed Panga uses an undercover camera to gather evidence of the illegal clouded leopard trade in the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Asia.
A homesteader struggles to care for animals, raising concerns about neglect and misconceptions.
Aerial surveys using a twin-engine Navajo aircraft monitor methane emissions from oil and gas sites, reflecting a shift in corporate climate awareness.
More than 2 million people have died from extreme weather events in the last 50 years, with Hurricane Otis causing at least 48 fatalities in 2023.
In 2021, bitcoin mining consumed more electricity than the entire country of Thailand, raising concerns about its environmental impact.
Brazil faces a critical challenge in reversing deforestation in the Amazon, as scientists warn of an impending ecological tipping point.
A marine protected area in Mexico faces illegal fishing, with poachers earning up to $100,000 for a kilo of totoaba swim bladders sold in China.
More than one billion trillion liters of water exist on Earth, but less than 1% is drinkable, prompting interest in desalination as a solution.
The aviation industry faces a crisis, with Covid offering a chance for a green reset through hydrogen technology.
India's ambitious Great Green Wall initiative aims to combat desertification in the Thar desert by learning from successful examples in Africa and China.
An estimated 50,000 horseshoe crabs die each year due to the extraction of their blood, which is used in medical testing and vaccine production.
With only 500 Giant Sea Bass remaining in the ocean, Douglas McCauley uses technology to track and protect this critically endangered species.
The potential for AI-induced authoritarianism and artificially created pathogens poses existential threats to humanity, necessitating urgent action to prevent extinction.
A giant anaconda navigates its perilous habitat, facing numerous challenges in its quest for survival across diverse environments.
Ammonia, a potential fuel for the shipping industry, could significantly reduce emissions but faces challenges in engine development and green production.
Phytomining, a method using hyperaccumulator plants to extract metals like nickel, is being explored by entrepreneurs as a potential solution to the battery crisis.
Sergey Zimov and his son Nikita seek to restore Siberia's Ice Age ecosystem through Pleistocene Park.
The Molten-Salt Reactor Experiment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory went critical on June 1, 1965, marking a significant moment in nuclear history.
Around 20,000 salmon are farmed annually at a research site in Ireland, which also produces three tons of seaweed and hundreds of shellfish.
85 percent of people are concerned about pesticide exposure in food, prompting a discussion on sustainable farming practices without synthetic chemicals.
Beef production is responsible for 4.3 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions each year, nearly matching the total emissions of the entire United States.
Every year, the US sends over 30 billion pounds of textiles to landfills, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the country.
If the world's ice sheets melted entirely, sea levels could rise by over 60 metres, threatening half of the global population living near coastlines.
By the middle of the century, 25% of the world's soils will be affected by desertification, threatening the livelihoods of a billion people.
Extreme weather events like Harvey strain insurance systems in America and beyond.
To become carbon neutral, the International Energy Agency states the world needs to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and increase storage batteries fourteenfold.
Cape Town features the diverse Fynbos floral kingdom in South Africa's unique ecosystem.
Wolves in Montana demonstrate their elite hunting skills as they track an elk herd, highlighting their crucial role in the ecosystem.
In the Montana wilderness, wildlife expert Casey Anderson observes scavengers like ravens and magpies, highlighting their crucial role in the ecosystem following animal deaths.
The world generated 2.2 billion tons of waste in 2021, a figure expected to nearly double by 2050, prompting innovative solutions for recycling and upcycling.
Survivalists Kaiela, Malorie, and Shell catch and prepare a 3.5-foot caiman in the wild, showcasing essential skills for survival in extreme environments.
Fewer than 20 Island Foxes remained on some Channel Islands, but conservation efforts have helped their population recover significantly.
The origins of Earth Day in 1970 are explored, highlighting public response to pollution and its impact on U.S. environmental policy.
In 2021, scientists from Harvard planned a test flight of a balloon over Sami territory to research solar geoengineering's potential effects.
From 1940 to 1987, Costa Rica's forest cover dropped from 75 percent to 21 percent, driven by agricultural expansion and economic growth.
Trees could remove nearly 25% of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to a significant study from the Crowder lab published in July.
Over 38,000 fires burned across the Amazon in summer 2019, contributing to nearly 17% of the rainforest being cleared in the last 50 years.
Vanessa O'Brien collected water samples nearly 11,000 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean to aid research on ocean acidification.
On November 20, 2022, rich countries agreed to establish a fund to compensate for climate damage caused by their emissions, impacting developing nations.
More than 2,000 square miles of land in Louisiana have disappeared since the 1930s, forcing communities like the Biloxi Chitimacha Choctaw to relocate.
