Season 1 (1970)

Rivers of Destiny
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Looks at the dangers (pollution, over fishing, loss of wetlands) threatening four of the world's major river systems — the Mississ...Read more

The Urban Explosion
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Examines the problems confronting four of the world's mega-cities — New York City, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Shanghai. Teaching T...Read more

Land of Plenty, Land of Want
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Visits diverse farming communities in Zimbabwe, France, the United States and China to examine the worldwide problems of feeding a growing population.

Seas of Grass
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Discover the natural vegetation of nearly one-quarter of Earth's land surface, grasslands, in Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, Chin...Read more

Hot Zones
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Shows how human health is dependent on that of the environment in Kenya, Peru, Bangladesh and the United States. Teaching Topics i...Read more

On the Brink
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Investigates the connection between environmental issues and political crises and increased hostilities in India/Bangladesh, South...Read more

Future Conditional
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Explore how toxic pollutants affect environmental and human health in the arctic, USA, Mexico and Uzbekistan. Teaching Topics incl...Read more

State of the Planet
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Discover the elegance of diversity and the rich tapestry of the natural world—a world shaped by people, by those who are strongly ...Read more

State of the Planet's Wildlife
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Investigate what scientists call "the sixth great extinction of the world's animals" and what we are doing to stop it.

State of the Ocean's Animals
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January 1, 1970 • 1h

Investigate why so many of our ocean's animals are disappearing. Case studies focus on global issues including climate change, sea...Read more