The NewsHour. Environmental science
Description
Whether they arise from human causes or forces within planet Earth itself, natural disasters threaten life and civilization with what seems to be growing frequency. This album of NewsHour segments studies troubling developments in marine, arctic, wetland, and urban environments - highlighting research opportunities that may help prevent future catastrophes. Coral reef decay, Everglades habitat loss, polar ice disappearance, and global warming are all analyzed. In addition, the program looks at earthquake prediction, hurricane and tornado tracking, air pollution monitoring, tsunami warning systems, and the cleanup of toxic flood sediment in New Orleans.
Runtime
111 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- Ecosystem management (128)
- Nature (209)
- Environmental geography (78)
- Climatic changes (510)
- Biosphere (76)
- Biology (601)
- Human ecology (350)
- Air pollution (33)
- Environmental sciences (779)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], c2005
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