Natural state. Episode 1
Description
Eco Housing - A look at a carbon neutral housing development in London that is helping to reduce greenhouse gases. The house uses 90 percent less heating and 50 percent less energy than the current conventional home. Space Aura - NASA has launched aura, a research satellite that will study the health of our atmosphere. Snow Cooling - Snowfall in Japan is being used to refrigerate produce as an alternative to electricity. Working To Preserve Wildlife - People of England are being encouraged to use their land to preserve precious wildlife. Ivory Coast: Lagoon - A small village on the Ivory Coast is feeling the full effects of water pollution. Here we look at ways it is being combated. USA: Cars And Environment - A new push for LA citizens to switch to more eco friendly automobiles, such as new hybrid cars. Ivory Coast: Rainforests - Communities have been put in charge of patrolling and protecting the valuable African forests. Netherlands: Nappies - Residents are turning disposable nappies into useful raw materials and solving the enormous waste issues that they create. Land Restoration - Programmes encouraging sustainable development are being implemented to rejuvenate arid lands.
Runtime
24 min
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Date of Publication
2005
Database
Alexander Street
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