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...

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

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/>

The video portrays the devastating effects of a severe drought on a sanctuary for horses and the wider agricultural industry in South Africa. The lack of water has resulted in lost jobs, reduced crop yields, and a threat to the survival...

Following a UN panel’s warning that humankind is running out of time to stop the daily increase in carbon emissions, an academic shows us how easy it is to fix the problem.

A look at some of the most futuristic cityscapes from celebrated architect Bjarke Ingels.

Despite their many differences, the North American colonies eventually came together as one country – the United States of America. It’s that acceptance of other cultures, other ideas, other people, that makes us truly American.

On September 12, 1962, John F. Kennedy gave one of the best speeches in recorded history. "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will...

The world's glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates, and many scientists believe it is due to changes in climate. Dr. Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University and Dr. Douglas Hardy of UMass-Amherst discuss glaciers and how they...

It explains the concepts of climate and weather.

Galveston could sink 25 inches as sea-level rise combines with a continental sagging effect to cause increased coastal flooding.

Buildings are among the biggest wasters of energy on the planet. This programme looks at the alternatives – and visits what are being billed as some of the greenest buildings in the world. At the moment almost 40% of all global...

Learn more about the importance of clean drinking water in this interview with Gitanjali Rao.

This clip looks at Australia's climate and native animal and plant life.