life

Dangerous Diseases From The Past

June 9, 2017 By EarthWise

Climate change is poised to transform life on Earth as we know it. The higher temperatures, the rising seas, the more frequent floods and droughts, among the countless other consequences associated with climate change, threaten to do irreversible damage to the world in the coming decades.

Melting Ice Adds Life To The Sea

May 19, 2017 By EarthWise

The changing climate has many effects upon the world’s ecosystems, some of which are surprising. One of these relates to the effect of the increasing melting of ice in the Arctic. The ice melt is leading to more life in the Arctic sea.

Restorative Ocean Farming

November 16, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

The conventional aquaculture industry has often been associated with many of the same problems that beset land-based agriculture: creating sterile monocultures, fouling the environment with pesticides, antibiotics and organic pollutants, and spreading diseases.

Should We Rescue Distressed Animals?

June 27, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

From time to time, we encounter wild animals in distress. A baby robin falls out of its nest. A fawn is orphaned when its mother is hit by a car. A bald eagle staggers on the ground, unable to fly.

Global Water Scarcity

March 23, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

Water is a simple chemical compound containing two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom connected by covalent bonds. It covers 71% of Earth’s surface and is vital for all forms of life. Despite its abundance, water that is safe for drinking is globally in short supply.

Implications of a Thousand

October 30, 2015 By EarthWise