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TED Talks
700 million people still live without electricity. Here’s how to fix that | Jacqueline Novogratz
Impact investor and Acumen CEO Jacqueline Novogratz unveils a bold vision to bring off-grid solar electricity to 700 million people still living in darkness, transforming lives while slashing emissions. She asks a thought-provoking...
Bozeman Science
Agriculture
In this video Paul Andersen describes the pros and cons of industrial agriculture including: monocropping, irrigation, and the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs.
MinuteEarth
What Is The Best Shape For A Farm?
The shape of a farm can tell you a surprising amount about the land it's on and the people that use it.
SciShow
Laser Archaeology: Revealing the Amazon's Urban Jungle
Hard-to-reach places, like the Amazon rainforest, can hide traces of past civilizations. But scientists are finding ways to explore these areas from above and discover the effects these ancient peoples had on their environment.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: M Jackson: How to grow your own glacier
In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was one obstacle that even he couldn't overcome: a towering wall...
Bozeman Science
Agriculture
In this video Paul Andersen describes the pros and cons of industrial agriculture including: monocropping, irrigation, and the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and GMOs.
TED Talks
William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind
At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed...
Bozeman Science
Water Resources
In this video Paul Andersen explains how water is unequally distributed around the globe through the hydrologic cycles. Seawater is everywhere but is not useful without costly desalination. Freshwater is divided between surface water...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of history's first empire | Soraya Field Fiorio
History's first empire rose out of a hot, dry landscape, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its inhabitants built the world's first cities, with monumental architecture and...
Curated Video
The Worst Drought in 1200 Years
The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...
Curated Video
What Will Life Look Like as MAJOR Rivers Run Dry?
As global warming continues, we are going to continue seeing record droughts and many places are, simply, going to have to live with far less water. But, more specifically, it means we are going to need to innovate both how cities and...
Food Farmer Earth
Redefining Sustainability in Agriculture: Beyond Organic Farming
Learn about the evolution of sustainability in agriculture, from organic practices to a broader focus on ecological health and resilience. Discover how farms are adapting to ensure long- term sustainability amid changing environmental...
Curated Video
How Are Rivers Formed?
From source to the sea, this film reveals how rivers are formed, and discovers why the Amazon River came to be so big. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Rivers are vital to life on Earth. Rivers are formed from meltwater from...
Curated Video
Reviving Hopi Traditions and Restoring Health With Dry Farming
Learn about the importance of traditional Hopi dry farming techniques in a semi-arid climate from Michael Kotutwa Johnson. He shares his experience of reviving and expanding his family's corn and bean fields using these ancient...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Irrigation
This video is explaining how irrigation works for kids.
Curated Video
The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
Curated Video
Farm Tech
Dr. Forrester explains how America has fewer farmers that have to provide for a larger population.
Curated Video
Irrigating Water
Dr. Forrester teaches about various water irrigation systems and how they provide water to areas that may not have enough water. She also explains how water irrigation systems provide a way for farmers to water crops.
Curated Video
How Ancient Kings Split a River & Fed Millions
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to South India to film the ancient water management system of the Cholla Dynasty in the Cauvery River Delta. We visit multiple structures within the state of Tamil Nadu including the...
Curated Video
PERMACULTURE PONDS: Why, Where & How
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison presents on ponds and permaculture water management.<br/>
Curated Video
This Farm Design Can HEAL the PLANET
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison explains the landscape profile zones of the Keyline® farm design system.
The four zones within the landscape profile
are:
1) Water Catc
hment Zone
2) Water
Retention Zone
The four zones within the landscape profile
are:
1) Water Catc
hment Zone
2) Water
Retention Zone
Curated Video
Ancient Underground Canal REBORN!
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the incredible work of the Deccan Heritage Foundation who along with the Indian Heritage Cities Network Foundation are seeking to restore the Karez of Naubad, which is...
Curated Video
Life in an Arid Environment
Life in an Arid Environment analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of living in certain regions by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of living in an arid environment.