TED Talks
TED: The African swamp protecting Earth's environment | Vera Songwe
The peatlands of Africa's Congo Basin are a vast expanse of swamp and greenery that act as one of the world's most effective carbon sinks -- and they're under threat of environmental destruction. Economist Vera Songwe explains how...
Crash Course
Sustainable Cities: Crash Course Geography
From towering skyscrapers covered in trees to zero carbon smart cities, there are so many ways to imagine what a sustainable city of the future might look like. But what does it really mean to be sustainable anyway? Today, we’re going to...
TED Talks
Al Gore: What comes after An Inconvenient Truth?
At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal."
Crash Course
Productivity and Growth: Crash Course Economics
Why are some countries rich? Why are some countries poor? In the end it comes down to Productivity. This week on Crash Course Econ, Adriene and Jacob investigate just why some economies are more productive than others, and what happens...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Jean-Baptiste P. Koehl: Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?
In 132 CE, Zhang Heng presented his latest invention: a large vase he claimed could tell them whenever an earthquake occurred for hundreds of miles. Today, we no longer rely on pots as warning systems, but earthquakes still offer...
Crash Course Kids
Water Fight!
So, what happens when there's not enough water? Well... not good things. Do we let homes have more water for showering and cooking? Or do we let farms have the water for growing crops? There aren't any easy solutions, but today Sabrina...
Crash Course Kids
A Fresh Future
So, how are people fixing their water problems? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about a few different examples how some freshwater sources were good, then bad, then made good again. Also, Sabrina talks about...
Crash Course
Population & Food: Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the link between population and food energy. As the world's population keeps growing, finding ways to provide enough food and water for everyone while supporting a sustainable environment can be tricky!...
TED-Ed
Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant | Alex Gendler
In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...
Bozeman Science
ESS3A - Natural Resources
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the resources required for survival come from the Earth. The resources are not evenly distributed on the planet and neither are the humans. According to the NGSS we need to limit the use of...
PBS
How a Hawaiian island is fighting invasive parakeets
On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, rose-ringed parakeets, which are often kept as pets, have bred in the wild, destroying farms and bothering residents. They may also be threatening native plants. PBS NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson...
Crash Course Kids
H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems
What happens to a single ecosystem when the amount of freshwater available in it changes? Not really much good. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in...
Bozeman Science
ESS3C - Human Impacts on Earth Systems
In this video Paul Andersen explains how humans are impacting the Earth through farming, mining, pollution and climate change. According to the NGSS wise management can reduce impacts on the planet. This will become more important as...
Curated Video
Natural Resouces
New ReviewA video titled "Natural Resources" which discusses the population's strain on natural resources.
Curated Video
Going To Green Unit #3 - Waste Management & Recycling
Addresses the need to re-use natural resources and upgrade our urban infrastructure to accommodate waste and conserve energy.
Curated Video
How to Get a Hunting License
If that bare spot on your mantle is in need of a trophy buck, this guide will get you on your way by helping you get the proper permits.
Curated Video
He wants Canada to use its oil to build its economy, but still supports the carbon tax
Kiran Somanchi, 41, says he and his family do their best to keep their carbon footprint minimal, but he wants to cast his vote for a party that sees Canada’s rich oil and gas resources as an opportunity for building up the economy.
Makematic
Geography of the 13 Colonies
The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...
Curated Video
Why So Few People Live In The Northern Part Of Michigan
Michigan is an incredibly important state in the country due to its history with and current home of the U.S. automobile industry. But while the state today is home to about 10 million Americans, the vast majority of them live almost as...
Curated Video
Why So Few Canadians Live In This HUGE Area In The Middle Of Canada
Canada, much like the United States, is split into two halves. On the east side is Canada's major population centers of Toronto and Montreal. And on the west side are the smaller, but still large cities of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and...
Curated Video
Eco-Responsible Living in Tijuana: A Sustainable Home
Discover the innovative approach to building an eco-responsible home in Tijuana, addressing critical environmental issues like water conservation and recycling. Learn about the use of solar panels, recycled materials, and natural...
Curated Video
Why So Few Americans Live In Oklahoma As Compared To Texas
Oklahoma is just north of Texas. But despite sharing similar geographic features, Texas has grown at a much faster rate in terms of population and economy than Oklahoma. In the case of these two states, history and geography combine to...
Curated Video
The Two Congos: Why Africa Has Two Congo Countries With A HUGE Population Difference
Africa is home to two Congo countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo/ But despite sharing a name, river, and rainforest, these two countries are actually quite different. Mostly it that the Democratic...
Curated Video
Eco-Luxury in Iceland: The Ion Hotel
Explore how the Ion Hotel in Iceland leverages geothermal energy and sustainable architecture to create an eco-friendly luxury experience. Located in Thingvellir National Park, the hotel combines raw concrete, steel, and glass to...