In In Search of Seeds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are in search of seeds! Join them as they investigate pine cones, observe squirrels, and feed ducks, all while learning about the role that seeds play in the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Learn how replacing traditional plastic made with fossil fuels with seaweed plastic that breaks down naturally can help reduce plastic pollution. Scientists are still working to bring down the cost of the process, increase seaweed production, and make sure seaweed farming is sustainable and doesn’t harm the ocean environment. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Welcome to the Park!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit a city park. Join them as they learn why parks are good for the environment and for animals and insects, like bees, and humans, like us! This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In A Close Look at Duck Nests and Down Feathers, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers have found a duck nest! Tag along as they learn how ducks make nests and take a close look at ducks’ down feathers. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Listen and Look! Searching for Songbirds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers use their five senses to try to find blackbirds and learn about this interesting songbird. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In A Boat Made of Plastic, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb looks at a boat constructed using 8,000 recycled plastic bottles. The electric boat is used to collect waste plastics from rivers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In The Alberta Oil Sands Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes us deep into the Alberta oil sands, an operation that generates billions of dollars for Canada but leaves behind environmental destruction and toxic waste. Simon learns that while the oil makes a lot of money, it’s not helping the local community, especially an Indigenous group struggling to survive. He meets Grace, who lives in a camper with no running water or heat in freezing temperatures, showing the harsh reality that many face in the area. 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.
One woman recounts how she lost her first home due to coastal erosion, and is now watching her second home get dangerously close to the ocean. In just one week, as much as 32 feet (10 meters) of land are lost to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Historical buildings are often protected by law, but what about older trees? The Woodland Trust is working on a Heritage Trees Bill, planting new trees, and attempting to create a national database to make sure these living legends are also protected by the law. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Join “Sweet Tub Teddy” (as he was nicknamed) as he visits a recycling center where the more than 2,000 tubs he has collected will be made into furniture rather than go into a landfill. The next day, Teddy and his class are surprised with a bench of their own dedicated to Teddy and his efforts to make a difference. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Can the Earth Bounce Back From Our Actions?, geologist Iain Stewart explains how rising temperatures are causing glaciers to shrink, leading to higher sea levels and threatening cities. Discover how melting ice in Siberia is releasing methane, which could speed up climate change. And travel to the Yucatán, where the Mayan civilization once thrived, reminding us that powerful societies can fall. While Earth can recover, the way humans are impacting the planet threatens the future, showing it's not Earth in danger, but humanity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
In In Search of Seeds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers are in search of seeds! Join them as they investigate pine cones, observe squirrels, and feed ducks, all while learning about the role that seeds play in the environment. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
Learn how replacing traditional plastic made with fossil fuels with seaweed plastic that breaks down naturally can help reduce plastic pollution. Scientists are still working to bring down the cost of the process, increase seaweed production, and make sure seaweed farming is sustainable and doesn’t harm the ocean environment. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Welcome to the Park!, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers visit a city park. Join them as they learn why parks are good for the environment and for animals and insects, like bees, and humans, like us! This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In A Close Look at Duck Nests and Down Feathers, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers have found a duck nest! Tag along as they learn how ducks make nests and take a close look at ducks’ down feathers. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In Listen and Look! Searching for Songbirds, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers use their five senses to try to find blackbirds and learn about this interesting songbird. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
In A Boat Made of Plastic, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb looks at a boat constructed using 8,000 recycled plastic bottles. The electric boat is used to collect waste plastics from rivers. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In The Alberta Oil Sands Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes us deep into the Alberta oil sands, an operation that generates billions of dollars for Canada but leaves behind environmental destruction and toxic waste. Simon learns that while the oil makes a lot of money, it’s not helping the local community, especially an Indigenous group struggling to survive. He meets Grace, who lives in a camper with no running water or heat in freezing temperatures, showing the harsh reality that many face in the area. 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.
One woman recounts how she lost her first home due to coastal erosion, and is now watching her second home get dangerously close to the ocean. In just one week, as much as 32 feet (10 meters) of land are lost to the sea. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Historical buildings are often protected by law, but what about older trees? The Woodland Trust is working on a Heritage Trees Bill, planting new trees, and attempting to create a national database to make sure these living legends are also protected by the law. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Join “Sweet Tub Teddy” (as he was nicknamed) as he visits a recycling center where the more than 2,000 tubs he has collected will be made into furniture rather than go into a landfill. The next day, Teddy and his class are surprised with a bench of their own dedicated to Teddy and his efforts to make a difference. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Can the Earth Bounce Back From Our Actions?, geologist Iain Stewart explains how rising temperatures are causing glaciers to shrink, leading to higher sea levels and threatening cities. Discover how melting ice in Siberia is releasing methane, which could speed up climate change. And travel to the Yucatán, where the Mayan civilization once thrived, reminding us that powerful societies can fall. While Earth can recover, the way humans are impacting the planet threatens the future, showing it's not Earth in danger, but humanity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.