The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years and now has a long enough record to help support climate change research. AIRS data on Earth’s atmosphere are...

Executives are often unsure of how to engage with investors and improve their company’s sustainability standing with money managers. A leading investor from Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides some pointers.

New studies indicate that beef is not really all that bad for your health, as long as you eat it in moderation. BUT, don't think you're off the hook yet. The production of beef turns out to have a lot of environmental downsides....

This video discusses how two geographic locations with similar temperatures can have different climates due to variations in moisture or precipitation. The video emphasizes the impact of precipitation on plant life and the special...

Sunspots have fascinated sky gazers through the ages. Now state-of-the art telescopes combined with the muscle of a supercomputer called ""Bluefire"" are allowing scientists to accurately model these mysterious structures, and unlock...

This video explores the history and characteristics of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives. It discusses their relationship to modern humans, their physical traits, their way of life, and theories about their extinction....

There’s no turning back from humanity’s move to high-density living, says Ed Glaeser. The task of the century will be making cities more liveable. Human capital has historically been the bedrock on which urban success rests, says Harvard...

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

What is “the environment”? Well, it’s everything, and it’s everywhere, including you and me. Just about every part of human civilization depends on a healthy and stable environment. Yet, human activity is causing pollution, climate...

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.

A new study theorizes that the dark patches on Venus may be a sign that there's microbial life in the planet's lower atmosphere. According to a paper published in the journal Astrobiology, climate models suggest Venus had a habitable...

This video is an introduction to the Climate series. This video explores variations in climate. It provides an overview of the factors that influence climate and introduces different climate types.



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What are aerosols and will they warm or cool the planet?

The Sun, Water Cycle, & Climate shows us how the sun produces heat to drive the water cycle. It's made clear that the water cycle continues in the absence of sunlight or heat. We learn how the two components of climate- temperature and...

This clip examines the geography and culture of New Zealand.

In part 3 of INET's interview with Orville Schell, he says that due to political gridlock over global problems, Western societies may start eyeing China's idea of a five-year plan with envy.<br/>

This video discusses the concept of global warming and its impact on the environment. It explains the greenhouse effect, the role of carbon dioxide emissions, and the consequences of rising temperatures and climate change. It also...

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of France.

This clip looks at the physical features and climate of Russia's coastal regions.

This videos explore the diverse climate zones of North America. In this video, we delve into the unique characteristics of three distinct climate zones: the moist continental climate, the dry desert climate, and the moist subtropical...

The Ocean is essential to life on Earth. Most of Earth's water is stored in the ocean. Although 40 percent of Earth's population lives within, or near coastal regions- the ocean impacts people everywhere. Without the ocean, our planet...

The past decade is the warmest on record since instrumental measurements began in the 1880s. Previous research suggested that in the '80s and '90s, warmer global temperatures and higher levels of precipitation -- factors associated...

If this weather-controlling air current moves northward, the U.S. and Europe are in for centuries of nasty weather.<br/>

Deep in the interior of Antarctica scientists unlock the secrets of our planet's past.