In Understanding Carbon Footprints, host Harith Iskander explores how foods contribute to global warming. Each stage of food production — from farming to packaging and delivery — uses energy and releases gases that affect the climate. Learn how different types of food, such as meats and vegetables, have different impacts on the environment and discover ways we can make more eco-friendly choices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Peregrine Falcons Thrive in New York City, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the growth of urban environments and the great impact on the planet. Peregrine falcons living in New York City have adapted well to their urban habitat. The ledges of tall buildings provide a place to nest and from which to soar. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Hunting and Nesting in the Arctic During Summer Melt, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the dramatic transformation of the Arctic landscape as summer approaches. Glacial meltwaters flow into the sea, and the once-solid ice sheets begin to break apart. This unstable environment poses significant challenges for polar bears, who rely on sea ice to hunt for seals. As the ice weakens, a male polar bear struggles to find stable ground, a grim reminder of the impact of climate change. Meanwhile, seabirds, such as little auks, return to the Arctic seeking bare rock for nesting. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Weddell Seal Pups in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals the challenges newborn seal pups face in one of the harshest environments on Earth. From enduring subzero temperatures and blizzards to entering the icy water for the first time, every decision impacts their survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes you to Bombay Beach, a once-glamorous hot spot by California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. Originally formed by accident when a canal burst, the area became a booming resort. Now, it’s saturated with pesticides and drying up, leaving behind toxic dust — a stark reminder of how human actions can wreak havoc on the environment. 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 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 Understanding Carbon Footprints, host Harith Iskander explores how foods contribute to global warming. Each stage of food production — from farming to packaging and delivery — uses energy and releases gases that affect the climate. Learn how different types of food, such as meats and vegetables, have different impacts on the environment and discover ways we can make more eco-friendly choices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Peregrine Falcons Thrive in New York City, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the growth of urban environments and the great impact on the planet. Peregrine falcons living in New York City have adapted well to their urban habitat. The ledges of tall buildings provide a place to nest and from which to soar. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Hunting and Nesting in the Arctic During Summer Melt, narrator Sir David Attenborough details the dramatic transformation of the Arctic landscape as summer approaches. Glacial meltwaters flow into the sea, and the once-solid ice sheets begin to break apart. This unstable environment poses significant challenges for polar bears, who rely on sea ice to hunt for seals. As the ice weakens, a male polar bear struggles to find stable ground, a grim reminder of the impact of climate change. Meanwhile, seabirds, such as little auks, return to the Arctic seeking bare rock for nesting. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In Weddell Seal Pups in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals the challenges newborn seal pups face in one of the harshest environments on Earth. From enduring subzero temperatures and blizzards to entering the icy water for the first time, every decision impacts their survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea Crisis, host Simon Reeve takes you to Bombay Beach, a once-glamorous hot spot by California’s largest lake, the Salton Sea. Originally formed by accident when a canal burst, the area became a booming resort. Now, it’s saturated with pesticides and drying up, leaving behind toxic dust — a stark reminder of how human actions can wreak havoc on the environment. 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 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.