Barbara Kingsolver literally spent a year down on the farm, then wrote a bestselling book. See why "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life", is such a hit with readers.
Eco education is more than a trend - increasingly it's a staple of mainstream schools. And now, students can get advanced degrees in "green."
Traditional sources of clean drinking water are being tapped out. Check out this California county that has done the impossible. They're turning waste water into tap water.
At one point during Summer 2008, 20,000 firefighters battled 1,800 wildfires in California alone. We meet a family who lost their home and talk to a scientist that says global warming is making wildfires larger and harder to extinguish.
They're writing a new playbook when it comes to enviro-friendly sports teams. See why Eagles fans are really screaming, "Go Green"!
Earthships have landed in the New Mexico desert! We investigate this strange looking off-the-grid community. Then, we look at cutting edge science behind the severe weather/climate change connection.
We interview Cathy Zoi, CEO of The Alliance for Climate Protection to find out why she thinks WE can solve the climate crisis. Then, we follow Jerome Ringo's unlikely journey from Big Oil to Big Conservationist.
From worm poop to a revolutionary but simple new envelope design, we look at people leading the green revolution. Then, we look at the biggest climate change challenges we face in the next 25 years, and how we can meet them.
Barbara Kingsolver literally spent a year down on the farm, then wrote a bestselling book. See why "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life", is such a hit with readers.
Load up the backpacks, because this is a special green schools edition of Forecast Earth. We profile a young environmental rock star, visit America's greenest school, and take recess outside in the biggest classroom of them all.
Is global warming making hurricanes stronger and more frequent? We dive into the fierce debate and examine new research to find out.
Traditional sources of clean drinking water are being tapped out. Check out this California county that has done the impossible. They're turning waste water into tap water.
Is global warming making hurricanes stronger and more frequent? We dive into the fierce debate and examine new research to find out.
This special food edition of Forecast Earth contains a feast of stories about eating and living well. Barbara Kingsolver literally spent a year down on the farm, then wrote a bestselling book. See why "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life", is such a hit with readers.
Load up the backpacks, because this is a special green schools edition of Forecast Earth. We profile a young environmental rock star, visit America's greenest school, and take recess outside in the biggest classroom of them all.
At one point this summer, 20,000 firefighters battled 1,800 wildfires just in California. We meet a family who lost their home and talk to a scientist that says global warming is making wildfires larger and harder to contain.
Environmental changes are shrinking the shoreline and sending fish to cooler waters. See what people are doing to prevent our coastal ecosystems from being washed away
Is global warming making hurricanes stronger and more frequent? We dive into the fierce debate and examine new research to find out.
Some blame soaring food costs on biofuel production. Others say biofuels, like corn ethanol, guarantee successful family farms and less foreign oil. Who's right? Jump into the debate and find out.
Traditional sources of clean drinking water are being tapped out. Check out this California county that has done the impossible. They're turning waste water into tap water.
What effect could a tiny bug have on baseball? Plenty, if you're a slugger who swears by bats made from Ash trees. Discover the link between killer beetles and baseball bats.
What are the greatest challenges we face from climate change? And how will we adapt?
It's home to big oil, and big carbon emissions, but these days there's a new wind blowing in Texas. Learn why the Lonestar state has embraced renewable energy.
Environmental changes are shrinking the shoreline and sending fish to cooler waters. See what people are doing to prevent our coastal ecosystems from being washed away.
See how climate change affects businesses that depend on recreational tourist dollars, when a drought causes the river's water level to drop. Also: Summer Recreation Activities; Climate Change Issues; The Production of Baseball Bats; and Solar Golf Carts.
Ethanol fuel produced at a refinery in Coon Rapids, Iowa and electric-car racing.
Environmental challenges facing the U.S. are examined.
Everywhere you look, the signs say that in the world of construction, green is the new black. If you're building a house, looking for green -- and finding it -- is getting a lot easier.
What are the greatest challenges we face from climate change? And how will we adapt? See what's in store for us and learn how to start preparing now, for a changing planet.
