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EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: A Young Eagle Scout's Project to Promote Water Conservation
A young Eagle Scout in Southern California created a water-wise garden project at the Lenain Water Treatment facility, demonstrating to tourists how to plant native plants and succulents in a way that is much less water-intensive. His...
TED Talks
TED: 4 ways we can avoid a catastrophic drought | David Sedlak
As the world's climate patterns continue to shift unpredictably, places where drinking water was once abundant may soon find reservoirs dry and groundwater aquifers depleted. In this talk, civil and environmental engineer David Sedlak...
Curated Video
The Worst Drought in 1200 Years
The Colorado Basin provides water to over 40 million people in 7 US states and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 1200 years! But unlike other droughts, our actions may have real impacts on the outcome and it’s very likely...
Curated Video
Water Shortages: Exploring Physical and Economic Scarcity
In this segment, students explore water scarcity, understanding its two main forms: physical and economic scarcity. Through compelling examples, they grasp the challenges communities face in accessing clean water. From drought-prone...
Curated Video
Photosynthesis
Dr. Forrester teaches about photosynthesis and the functions of a plant’s stem.
Espresso Media
Water Shortage in Cape Town: The Struggle to Survive
This video highlights the severe water shortage crisis in Cape Town, South Africa. It showcases the struggles of the people in the area to collect water and how they are adapting to the situation. The video also provides information on...
US Department of Agriculture
Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Frank Harris lll - They Came Across the Water
Professor Harris has written for more than 50 publications over the past 25 years, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, New Haven Register, Northeast Magazine, and USA Today. He currently writes a column for...
Curated Video
Precision Farming: Using Echolocation to Grow More with Less
Video 6 of the Echolocation Unit. In this final segment, students will discover how farmers are using precision farming to adapt to the challenges of climate change. Using an analogy of doing homework with different tools for different...
The Atlantic
Countdown to Day Zero: Cape Town's Water Crisis
What happens when a major metropolitan area runs out of water? The 4.5 million residents of Cape Town are hoping they won’t have to find out. The South African city has been experiencing a severe water crisis since early 2017, when the...
California Academy of Science
Water-Wise Farms
The seventh lesson on Fresh Solutions in the 10-part series addresses solutions implemented on farms. It focuses on the options currently in use and hopes for the future of water conservation and farming.
MinuteEarth
Which Came First—the Rain or the Rainforest?
"Hahai no ka ua i ka ulula'au." In other words, "The rain follows after the forest," but is it actually true? The video discusses the development of the rain forests and their unique water cycle. It also offers advice on what...