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At Rainforest benefit, Sting says foundation has won battles, but may be losing war to save the planet
AT RAINFOREST BENEFIT, STING SAYS FOUNDATION HAS WON BATTLES, BUT MAY BE LOSING WAR TO SAVE THE PLANET
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Australia crews make firebreaks to beat flames
Crews battling Australia's wildfires said on Sunday that they have been able to turn from defense to offense for the first time in weeks thanks to a break in the weather.
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Rio bringing green to a concrete jungle
Providencia, Rio de Janeiro's first favela, is one of dozens of places where people are starting projects to create a greener version of a tree-starved urban landscape that contrasts with the verdant rain forest looming over the city.
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Rio bringing green to a concrete jungle
Providencia, Rio de Janeiro's first favela, is one of dozens of places where people are starting projects to create a greener version of a tree-starved urban landscape that contrasts with the verdant rain forest looming over the city.
Curated Video
Butterfly project provides income and conserves forest
The Arabuko-Sokoke forest near the coast is a haven for some of the most exotic tropical butterflies.
Curated Video
Forest fire near Chernobyl boosts radiation level
Ukrainian firefighters labored into Sunday night trying to put out two forest blazes in the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power station, which was evacuated because of radioactive contamination after the 1986 explosion at the plant.
Curated Video
Owners abandon dogs in Turkey amid virus fears
Pets in Turkey are being abandoned in increasing numbers as Turkey's coronavirus crisis deepens, activists say.
Bloomberg
Getting paid to not cut down trees
Sep.02 -- "Bloomberg Commodities Edge" talks to the smartest voices in the commodity world about the companies, the physical assets and the trading behind the hottest commodities. This week Bloomberg's Alix Steel dives into the growing...
Press Association
Boris Johnson: Still a very long way to go in climate change fight
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said world leaders must not “think in any way that the job is done” on tackling climate change.
Speaking at a press conference at the Cop26 summit in Glasgow, Mr Johnson said there was “still a very long...
Curated Video
The Workaround Some Companies Use To Say They're 'Carbon-Neutral'
Some companies buy carbon offset projects to achieve carbon-neutral pledges, but it's hard to prove those projects are doing what they claim.
Bridgeman Arts
Irrigation and farming. New Mexico c.1950.
Clip 6 from the film 'The American Scene: Indian Life in Mexico' c.1950. Scenes of nature and water streams in New Mexico. Farmers direct the water to irrigate their crops. Melons, corn and grain grows on the farms.
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U.S. To Plant 1 Billion Trees As Climate Change Kills Forests
Blazes have charred 5.6 million acres so far in the U.S. this year, putting 2022 on track to match or exceed the record-setting 2015 fire season.
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Madagascar - Efforts to save rainforest
Intensive efforts are being made to save the unique but rapidly shrinking rain forest of the island of Madagascar, home to some of
the greatest bio-diversity in the world. Only 15 per cent of the forest is now left, after a 35-year...
Curated OER
Biomes : Tropical Rainforest
Did you know that 50% of the world's species are found in the rainforest, yet rain forests cover just 2% of the earth's surface? Introduce your class to the enchanting world of the rain forest by using this informative, image-rich video....
Curated OER
Fireflies: Letter W
Fireflies form the letter “W.” A child names things in the night-time forest that begin with “W.” A very simple clip, which is great for introducing the letter “W.”
PBS
Career Connections | Natural Science Manager
Many careers are available in the area of natural sciences. A short video focuses on the work done by forest service rangers who work at keeping forests healthy.
TED-Ed
The Secret Language of Trees
The question isn't whether trees can communicate with each other, but how their communication works. Learn about the intricate communication network between trees and the fungus in the soil, and how the relationship goes beyond a...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Gorongosa's Water Cycle
Gorongosa National Park holds a fascinating and ever-changing landscape. What makes the water cycle in the park so special? Travel to Mozambique to learn more about the park using a short video. Content includes rainy season in the park,...
The Brain Scoop
Millipedes: The First Land Animals
Scientists need help identifying tens of thousands of species of millipedes. The Brain Scoop video, part of an Insects and Invertebrates playlist, discusses the unique features of millipedes. It explains their importance to the...
Curated OER
Deadly Venomous Viper
The pit viper takes advantage of tall trees to spy on its prey. It is found throughout Southeast Asia and its deadly venom strikes birds, frogs, and other helpless small animals. Watch this video to learn about a snake's incredible pits...