SciShow
Can Houseplants Improve Air Quality?
We all have that coworker who insists that the houseplants on their desks are improving the office air quality, but is there any truth to that? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
Curated Video
Obama: Climate Deal 'Potential Turning Point'
President Barack Obama is welcoming the news that the Paris agreement on climate change will take effect in a month as a historic achievement.Obama, speaking in the Rose Garden, says that on this day, "the world meets the moment."Obama...
Curated Video
Wearable cape turns red in polluted areas
LEAD IN: A cape which flashes through the light spectrum to warn that you are breathing in pollution has been created by an artist for a campaign to raise awareness of the problem.STORY-LINE:This is the "Human Sensor".Part art and part...
TED Talks
Romain Lacombe: A personal air-quality tracker that lets you know what you're breathing
How often do you think about the air you're breathing? Probably not enough, says entrepreneur and TED Fellow Romain Lacombe. He introduces Flow: a personal air-quality tracker that fits in your hand and monitors pollution levels in real...
MinuteEarth
An Unexpected Consequence of COVID
The global pandemic led to a drop in outdoor air pollution, but it also led to an increase in indoor air pollution - and our exposure to it.
TED Talks
TED: How China is (and isn't) fighting pollution and climate change | Angel Hsu
China is the world's biggest polluter -- and now one of its largest producers of clean energy. Which way will China go in the future, and how will it affect the global environment? Data scientist Angel Hsu describes how the most populous...
TED Talks
Natalie Jeremijenko: The art of the eco-mindshift
Natalie Jeremijenko's unusual lab puts art to work, and addresses environmental woes by combining engineering know-how with public art and a team of volunteers. These real-life experiments include: Walking tadpoles, texting "fish,"...
SciShow
This is Weird but...COVID Decreased Lightning Strikes
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just affected us. It’s also affected the weather. And this turns out to be a lucky natural experiment to help us understand how much we influence the world around us.
SciShow
What do green walls really do? #shorts #science #SciShow
What do green walls really do? #shorts #science #SciShow
TED Talks
T. Boone Pickens: Let's transform energy -- with natural gas
The US consumes 25% of the world's oil -- but as energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens points out onstage, the country has no energy policy to prepare for the inevitable. Is alternative energy our bridge to an oil-free future? After losing $150...
SciShow
Can Houseplants Improve Air Quality?
We all have that coworker who insists that the houseplants on their desks are improving the office air quality, but is there any truth to that?
TED-Ed
What's in the air you breathe? | Amy Hrdina and Jesse Kroll
Take a deep breath. In a single intake of air, your lungs swell with roughly 25 sextillion molecules, ranging from days-old compounds, to those formed billions of years in the past. In fact, many of the molecules you're breathing were...
Curated Video
NASA's AURA: Studying the Health of Earth's Atmosphere
NASA's AURA satellite is a crucial tool in studying the health of our atmosphere and understanding the impact of climate change. It collects data on ozone pollution, aerosols, and other factors that contribute to air quality degradation....
Curated Video
Abiotic Factors in Ecosystems
What happens when non-living factors in an ecosystem are altered, such as rainfall or air quality? Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. An ecosystem is a living system interacting with its physical habitat. Changes in biotic and...
Wonderscape
Taking Action for Our Forests: Combating Climate Change and Protecting Ecosystems
Explore the proactive steps individuals can take to address climate change and protect forests. Learn about the role of climate activists, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the benefits of adopting sustainable...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 104 - Beijing Smog
Since 2008, Beijing has been striving to improve its air quality. During the Olympics, the city placed restrictions on construction sites, gas stations, and an estimated 45% of Beijing's 3.3 million cars were taken off the roads in an...
Curated Video
Assessing the Impact of London's Congestion Charge on Air Quality and Public Health
This video highlights the impact of London's congestion charge on traffic reduction and air pollution levels. Researchers at King's College London are conducting a groundbreaking study combining toxicology and epidemiology to assess the...
Weatherthings
Haboob
Haboob may sound strange but it's a word for a weather phenomenon, common in the Middle East, that happens around the world wherever conditions are very dry, when wind suddenly lifts sand or dust to dramatically lower the visibility....
Curated Video
Can AI Improve Air Quality?
Air pollution is an increasingly pressing public health issue, but current monitoring methods fall short. Can AI help?
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Clean Air and Solutions to Air Pollution
This video highlights the importance of breathing good air for humans, plants, and animals. The video also mentions the harmful effects of smog and acid rain. It emphasizes the need for human effort, technology, cooperation, and a strong...
Next Animation Studio
Beijing’s air pollution goes off the scale
Region’s skies turn dark orange as sandstorm and pollution send readings off the scale.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Laura Iraci: NASA in Silicon Valley Podcast
A conversation with Laura Iraci, NASA Research Scientist and AJAX Principle Investigator at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: European Science on Station
Angelique Van Ombergen details the unique experiments from the European Space Agency on the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 217.
NASA
What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) mission will comprehensively measure the mineral composition of Earth’s mineral dust source regions to help...