In The Consequences of Deforestation: A Global Problem, host Simon Reeve accompanies conservationists in Belize who have had to resort to drastic measures to protect the forest and its wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In The Baka People Confront Deforestation and Disease, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka people in the Congo, who live peacefully in the rainforest. He learns their biggest challenges aren't from nature, but from medical issues like malaria and conflicts with neighboring people. The dense rainforest canopy helps protect them from mosquitoes, but deforestation is making the situation worse. They share their struggles, including the long trek to get medical help and the violence they face from the Bantu. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Deforestation and Palm Oil see how satellite imaging has revealed a surprising amount of forest removal across the globe. Much of the deforestation is driven by the demand for palm oil, which is found in many products. Deforestation reduces the number of plants that absorb carbon dioxide emissions and adds to the emissions through burning forests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Orangutans in Danger, naturalist Steve Backshall visits an orangutan sanctuary and marvels at two baby orangutans who have lost their mothers because of deforestation, but are now growing and playing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting Madagascar, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar’s rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. Learn how deforestation and habitat destruction are endangering species like the indri, one of the world’s largest lemurs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In How Corn Shapes Life in Guatemala, host Simon Reeve travels to Guatemala to meet corn farmers and explore how this crop supports millions of people. As the population has grown, much of the land has been cleared, leading to deforestation. Simon uncovers how corn was shaped over generations to become a staple food and crucial part of Guatemala’s economy and culture. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Importance of Forests, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the importance of forests in regulating the planet’s climate by absorbing CO₂ and producing oxygen. The video explores how deforestation and climate change are interconnected, highlighting the role of trees as the "lungs of the Earth." Learn about the impact of human activities on forests and how protecting these ecosystems can help reduce CO₂ emissions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In The Effects of Deregulation, host Radzi Chinyanganya explains how Brazil's deregulation policies have led to rapid deforestation in the Amazon. The government’s decision to lift restrictions on land use has allowed for the clearing of forests for agricultural expansion, logging, mining, and ranching. This video highlights the environmental consequences of this deregulation, focusing on the struggle between different groups, such as ranchers seeking land for cattle grazing and Indigenous populations fighting to protect their ancestral forests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In The Go Jetters and Mudslide Mayhem, the Go Jetters crew learns about mudslides. Ubercorn shares funky facts about mudslides, the roles of trees in preventing them, and how deforestation can increase the risk of these powerful events. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Very Hungry Sun Bear, naturalist Steve Backshall visits a conservation center in Borneo where sun bears are given a home as their habitat disappears due to deforestation. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In The Consequences of Deforestation: A Global Problem, host Simon Reeve accompanies conservationists in Belize who have had to resort to drastic measures to protect the forest and its wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In The Baka People Confront Deforestation and Disease, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka people in the Congo, who live peacefully in the rainforest. He learns their biggest challenges aren't from nature, but from medical issues like malaria and conflicts with neighboring people. The dense rainforest canopy helps protect them from mosquitoes, but deforestation is making the situation worse. They share their struggles, including the long trek to get medical help and the violence they face from the Bantu. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Deforestation and Palm Oil see how satellite imaging has revealed a surprising amount of forest removal across the globe. Much of the deforestation is driven by the demand for palm oil, which is found in many products. Deforestation reduces the number of plants that absorb carbon dioxide emissions and adds to the emissions through burning forests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
In Orangutans in Danger, naturalist Steve Backshall visits an orangutan sanctuary and marvels at two baby orangutans who have lost their mothers because of deforestation, but are now growing and playing. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.
In Protecting Madagascar, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the incredible biodiversity of Madagascar’s rainforests and the urgent need to protect them. Learn how deforestation and habitat destruction are endangering species like the indri, one of the world’s largest lemurs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In How Corn Shapes Life in Guatemala, host Simon Reeve travels to Guatemala to meet corn farmers and explore how this crop supports millions of people. As the population has grown, much of the land has been cleared, leading to deforestation. Simon uncovers how corn was shaped over generations to become a staple food and crucial part of Guatemala’s economy and culture. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Importance of Forests, host Radzi Chinyanganya discusses the importance of forests in regulating the planet’s climate by absorbing CO₂ and producing oxygen. The video explores how deforestation and climate change are interconnected, highlighting the role of trees as the "lungs of the Earth." Learn about the impact of human activities on forests and how protecting these ecosystems can help reduce CO₂ emissions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In The Effects of Deregulation, host Radzi Chinyanganya explains how Brazil's deregulation policies have led to rapid deforestation in the Amazon. The government’s decision to lift restrictions on land use has allowed for the clearing of forests for agricultural expansion, logging, mining, and ranching. This video highlights the environmental consequences of this deregulation, focusing on the struggle between different groups, such as ranchers seeking land for cattle grazing and Indigenous populations fighting to protect their ancestral forests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In The Go Jetters and Mudslide Mayhem, the Go Jetters crew learns about mudslides. Ubercorn shares funky facts about mudslides, the roles of trees in preventing them, and how deforestation can increase the risk of these powerful events. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Very Hungry Sun Bear, naturalist Steve Backshall visits a conservation center in Borneo where sun bears are given a home as their habitat disappears due to deforestation. This video is excerpted from BBC's Deadly 60, an award-winning nature and adventure show for kids in which narrator Steve Backshall has one mission: to travel the globe in search of 60 of the world's deadliest animals.