Green matters. Episode 8
Description
Australia House- This Sydney home looks like any other in the street, but it is almost completely self-sufficient. The owners spent around 80,000 Australian dollars (US $66,500) on power and water-saving devices for their new home. Learning About Plants- The Royal Horticulture Society's new glasshouse at Wisley, England, is huge. The size of ten tennis courts, it houses exotic plants from around the world, and also gives people the chance to learn more about plants. Paris Bicycles- The City of Paris has introduced a large scale bicycle hire scheme in a bid to cut pollution and city congestion. Philippines Packaging- Each year around 100 million tonnes of plastic is produced worldwide. Despite some efforts to recycle plastic it often ends up in dumps or clogs waterways. In the Philippines the mounting problem of waste has prompted some businesses to find a better way. Israel Solar- Solar power is a potentially limitless and pure solution to the problems of fossil fuel and nuclear energy. But the big drawback is its cost. Changing all that however, scientists at Israel's National Centre for Solar Energy have found a way to produce large scale solar power at a competitive price. Focus On Climate Change- The well respected Hooper's Gallery in East London showcases contemporary work by top British photographers. In an unusual exhibition it's teamed up with the National Trust, Europe's biggest conservation organisation, with over 3 million members in the UK alone. The result is 'exposed', a collection of pictures that captures the reality of climate change in the UK. China Green Olympics- The Olympic motto is 'faster, higher, stronger'. In 2008, you probably can add the word 'greener'. Since its winning bid in 2001 the Chinese government has steadily worked to clean up host city, Beijing, one of the most polluted cities in the world.
Runtime
23 min
Series
Subjects
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Ecology (314)
- Renewable energy sources (198)
- Solar energy (53)
- Recycling (Waste, etc.) (59)
Genre
Date of Publication
2009
Database
Alexander Street
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