US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Scientists Study Carbon Sequestration
Two scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Lincoln, Nebraska join us via Zoom to update progress on carbon sequestration research.
Food Farmer Earth
Fred Kirschenmann - The Future of Agriculture
Part 2 - As Fred Kirschenmann points out, extreme weather patterns will have a destabilizing impact on agriculture. Climate Change and Ecological Degradation threatens the future of agriculture unless we change our farming practices....
Curated Video
Sustainable Economics: Panel Discussion on INET's Bretton Woods Conference (4 of 5)
Camilla Toulmin is the director of the International Institute for Environment and Development, and a speaker at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
Curated Video
The Importance and Diversity of Millet
This video discusses the significance of Millet, a valuable crop cultivated in Asia and Africa for thousands of years. It explores the different species of Millet, their origins, and their adaptability to various climates and soil...
Science360
Are There Surprises In The Carbon Cycle? - The Carbon Cycle
Are there surprises in the carbon cycle that could lesson climate warming or make it much worse?
Science360
Mystery of the Mojave - understanding nitrogen loss from desert soil
Available nitrogen is second only to water as the biggest constraint to biological activity in arid ecosystems, but ecologists have struggled to understand the balance of the input and output of nitrogen in deserts. However, researchers...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Grassland Biomes: Characteristics of Grasslands
Upon viewing the Exploring Grassland Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: Describe some of the basic characteristics of grasslands: - grasslands receive 25 to 75 centimeters of rain a year - grazing by large...
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Environment - Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen makes up 78% of the air, however neither plants nor animals can take nitrogen directly from the air because nitrogen is so unreactive. The nitrogen cycles shows the movement of nitrogen through the environment. Nitrogen is...
FuseSchool
The Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen makes up 78% of the air, however neither plants nor animals can take nitrogen directly from the air because nitrogen is so unreactive. The nitrogen cycles shows the movement of nitrogen through the environment. Nitrogen is...
Curated Video
Peru, the Amazon Basin and Cocama tribes
The Peruvian Amazon jungle is one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth. As a nation, Peru has the largest number of bird species in the world and the third-largest number of mammals; 44% of bird species and 63% of mammal...
FuseSchool
How Is Nitrogen Used
Learn the basics about the properties of nitrogen as a part of the overall properties of matter topic. Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the air around us. In this lesson, we will learn about nitrogen, its properties, and its...
Curated Video
Soil: The Skin of the Earth
Soil is a vital natural resource that supports life on Earth. It is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and organisms. Soil plays a crucial role in providing nutrients and moisture for plant growth, purifying water,...
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - Erosion and Preservation of the Water Table
This video is part of Work House: A Glacier National Park Science Education Program created by the Division of Interpretation & Education at Glacier National Park with the help of many people from the Blackfeet, Kootenai, Salish & Pend...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Desert Soils
In this video, we explore the diverse nature of desert soils. While many people associate deserts with sandy landscapes, this is not always the case. This video is part of the 9-part series, Exploring Desert Biomes.
NASA
On a Mission: Season Three, Episode 3: On the Surface
Like waves of the ocean, our planet’s surface is in constant motion. In this episode, we’ll travel to tropical rainforests to dig into soils with an ecologist, and fly drones with an earthquake expert to spot shifts in the ground beneath...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Diversity and Characteristics of Grasslands
Join us as we uncover the captivating world of grasslands, exploring their intricate ecosystems and the fascinating interplay between climate, soil, and life forms. Discover the hidden wonders of these biomes and gain a deeper...
Zach Star
Earth and Environmental Science - Careers, Concentrations, and Courses
This video covers the Earth and Environmental science major and places an emphasis on earth science, soil science, geology, and hydrology. The Earth and Environmental Science major is a broad major that allows students a lot of...
Visual Learning Systems
Soil and Rocks: Soil Differences
Many of the things we eat and enjoy are grown in soil. This engaging program explores the soil and rocks importance of soil while taking a look at how soil is formed. Different types of soil and their characteristics are explored.
Curated Video
Lingering drought forces ranchers to downsize herds
As dugouts go dry and fields thirst for moisture, some ranchers on the Prairies are making tough choices to sell off parts of their livestock to ensure there is enough water for the animals that remain.
Press Association
UK could "lead the way" in regenerative farming
UK could "lead the way" in regenerative farming by looking beyond current agriculture practices. UK climate tech firm A Healthier Earth is showcasing it's carbon removal technology, 'biochar' at Cop28, a form of captured and sequestered...
Bloomberg
Plants May One Day Provide Nickel for Your EV Battery
Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metals from the ground. The science is solid, but will this innovation ever be scalable enough to reduce traditional, destructive mining practices?
Curated Video
How Can We Prepare For Deadly Floods?
Record U.S. rainfall has caused major flash flooding. How can Americans better prepare for these natural disasters?
Curated Video
Cover Crops Grow In Popularity, But Not Everyone Can Afford Them
Cover crops can protect and improve soil health. But they can also help in instances of drought or flooding.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Australia bushfires ignite calls for indigenous fire practices
Indigenous Australians on the country’s fire ravaged southeast coast are calling for a radical rethink of how vast swathes of forest are managed and say cultural burning where controlled blazes are lit to reduce fuel lying on the ground...