Toxic waste, by definition, is harmful to living things, but there are actually a bunch of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes that can help us clean it up! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon

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Each year humanity produces roughly 400 million tons of plastic, 80% of which is discarded as trash. Of that plastic waste, only one-tenth is recycled. 60% gets incinerated or goes into the landfills, and 30% leaks out into the...

Find out how land pollution damages the environment and how we can reduce it.
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Dr. Forrester explains how humans have had one of the most significant impacts on the environment.

Dr. Forrester explains different types of pollution: water, air, and noise.

JP Rothbone and his Sniveling Cronies have designed an amazing water filtration system that would allow everyone on Earth to have pure, clean drinking water - at a steep price, of course! In true Rothbone fashion though, JP sets off to...

Factors That Affect Water Quality describes the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect water quality in the environment.

“Pollution in Your Community” explores types of land, water, and air pollution.

Just as people do certain things to stay healthy, Earth needs to be treated in specific ways to stay healthy. This video takes a look at unsustainable practices that make Earth unhealthy. Specific sustainable habits are also highlighted.

The video discusses how solutions to problems may not always be complete remedies and may only solve part of the problem. The video explains how scientists and engineers are still working on improving the solution of creating cleaner...

In Water as a Natural Resource we are introduced to words such as habitat, ecosystem, watershed and estuary. Not only do kids learn that water exists everywhere on Earth, but that it is vital for life in plants, animals, and all other...

Sri Lanka’s beautiful beaches are being swamped by billions of plastic pellets and toxins as the country deals with a massive and growing environmental disaster.

Everyday we use many natural resources from Earth. This engaging program highlights some examples of ways we use natural resources. Differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources are also investigated.

K&A Wireless, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation, manufactures an internet-of-things (IoT) emissions sensor that is placed in a vehicle’s exhaust pipe.



Globally, 80 percent of pollution comes from...

Just as people do certain things to stay healthy, Earth needs to be treated in specific ways to stay healthy. This video takes a look at unsustainable practices that make Earth unhealthy. Specific sustainable habits are also highlighted.

The Women of Standing Rock part 2/8: This video highlights the importance of the Dakota Access Pipeline issue, emphasizing that it is not just a concern for native people but for everyone who relies on the Missouri River for water. It...

Emissions trading or "cap and trade" is a market-based solution to control pollution. The government puts a limit, or "cap," on the total amount of polluting gasses that may be emitted. The government then issues or sells licenses to...

This video introduces the series Earth and You, which explores a wide variety of practical, easy-to-accomplish tasks we can do to make Earth a healthier place. Pollution prevention, natural resource use, and recycling are some of the...

Planet Earth is our home, but unfortunately humans have caused a great deal of damage to it. How have humans impacted Earth and what are the consequences? This clear and informative program answers this question through the use of...

The video discusses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how it relates to the tragedy of the commons. It explores possible solutions such as social norms, privatization, and state regulations, and suggests a combination of...

It explains the importance of soil to living beings. It talks about soil pollution, its causes, consequences and prevention.

Nathan Malmberg, 13, says there's only one planet so he picks up trash wherever and whenever he can. The Grade 8 student says he also walks to school every day, rain or shine.