EARTH DAY is EVERYDAY

What is Earth Day?

2008-05-13T16:51:25Z

WatchMojo.com looks at the history of Earth Day and what it really means to us Earthlings.

Everest: 50 Years on the Mountain

2008-09-03T01:23:01Z

In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay made history as the first people to reach the top of Everest. Now, 50 years later, three sons of Everest's most celebrated climbers return to the mountain to challenge it again. Join their journey as they brave the elements and face death to climb 29,000 feet of wind-blasted rock and ice. And, relive the dramatic history of Everest from great triumphs to deadly tragedies, enduring rivalries and the unsung role of the Sherpa people-as National Geographic exposes the untold stories that lurk in the mountain's epic shadow and takes you on the ultimate Everest experience.

Ten Days to Paint the Forest PART TWO

2008-08-26T21:42:25Z

We heard so much good feedback from the first part of this series, so it was a no-brainer dusting off the second half of the series for a rendezvous with the growing TERRA audience. This is no ordinary biological field trip! Travel along with some of the world's foremost bird and nature artists to the incredible Chappari Reserve, among the last remaining high-altitude dry forests of South America. Part Two features the incredible algorroba tree - a true wildlife magnet! And, what are the economics of conservation? How can communities come together to protect wildlife? At long last, the finished artwork goes on display before local dignitaries and young Ecuadorians and Peruvians . . . hoping to inspire the next generation of artists and friends of the environment.

e² Design:The Green Apple

2008-08-26T21:43:50Z

The first episode begins in New York, a city that is leading the charge to green its industrial skyline with several groundbreaking projects. New York combats the urban myth of the bustling city as a "concrete jungle." This episode explores some of Manhattan's most prominent and technologically advanced structures like One Bryant Park and The Solaire, as well as the innovative minds behind them, and illustrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can surprisingly be a model of environmental responsibility.

Paris Hilton is Greener Than You! | ZapRoot 030

2008-08-28T21:24:01Z

Eco-Chick educates us on the poison level in perfume, Urban Edibles helps you find a free meal, Paris Hilton buys a hybrid, and we look at what’s going on in green art.Eco-ChickUrban EdiblesEcorazziTMZ: Paris HiltonDrink PeeRice Field ArtRetro Rocket ShipsSuperfund365

Fresh Air Challenge - Episode 5: Orange Unplugged

2008-04-17T14:27:23Z

The Orange River is born high in the Drakensberg Mountains on the Eastern escarpment of Southern Africa. From its humble beginnings it becomes a major river and flows some 2000km to finally come to rest in the Atlantic Ocean on the opposite side of the dry continent. Its journey through the harsh African plains take it just south of the Kalahari Desert, but its celebration is at the "Augrabies Falls" where it tumbles 60meters into the shadows of a steep-sided gorge below. Augrabies, originally "Akoerabis" in the native "Khoi" tongue, appropriately means "place of great noise". Four world class white water kayakers joined forces and decided to test their skills in the massive rapids of the Augrabies Gorge. Their first major obstacle was going to be coinciding their kayaking attempt with there being sufficient water in the gorge to cover at least some of the massive boulders. . . . The South African Department of Water Affairs solved this problem by agreeing to coincide a scheduled dam release at the Van der Kloof Dam, some 1000km upstream, with the kayakers' plans. The water would take 8 days to travel the distance and to flood the gorge. It would rise from its typical flow of 60 cumecs (or liters per second), to 240 cumecs and produce a seething mass of orange and white hydraulics. Arriving at the gorge the kayakers agreed to first test their skills against the rapids down river. This section provided spectacular scenery and their success in this challenging white water gave them the necessary confidence to have a closer look at the upper rapids the next morning. Rigging ropes from above, they abseiled in for a closer inspection of these rapids. The news was not good. The possible routes or lines discussed from above appeared closed from below and the possibility of running any form of safety proved fruitless. To enter the gorge at the top implied one must negotiate the rapids and only exit again at the bottom. They still knew too little about the dangers and options to make this commitment. They chose to negotiate a complicated portage down a subsidiary canyon to enter the gorge a couple of hundred meters below the Augrabies Falls. This proved to be good judgement. The view from water level confirmed the suspected seriousness of the upper most rapids. It appeared unlikely that a kayaker could have survived an attempt at kayaking these. The group turned its focus on the still daunting white water down river of them. The remaining rapids were going to push the kayakers' skills to their limits and provide plenty of excitement, adrenaline and close calls in this dramatic gorge. The group had exercised good judgement, kayaked some wicked white water and been deeply moved by the intense beauty and power of the Augrabies Gorge!

Project Greenhouse: 30 Green Days

2008-09-04T20:49:01Z

Episode 1: Josh May likes to grill, drive his SUV and smoke a pack a day. So why did he agree to live a 100-percent 'green' lifestyle for 30 days? 'Going green' may be just what the doctor ordered.

Bottled Water: Good or Bad

2008-04-17T14:27:23Z

Get the truth on bottled water and its pros and cons.

The Future of the Great Barrier Reef bleached or bright?

2008-08-26T21:43:45Z

As climate change is becoming more prevalent coral bleaching events are occurring more often. This film explores new science that offers hope for the long term survival of the Great Barrier Reef and other corals across the globe.

Journey into Amazonia: The Land Reborn

2008-09-03T01:23:01Z

Each year the miraculous resurrection takes place, and a submerged kingdom rises to the surface.

Schwarzenegger’s Army Tank | ZapRoot 031

2008-08-28T21:24:01Z

Democrats & Republicans go head to head over who’s convention is greener, rumors of the Hummer’s demise have been exaggerated, Schwarzenegger gives rides to kids on his tank, and how to keep the Treeless Squirrel from becoming your crappy roommate.Green Political ConventionsHummer ExtinctionSchwarzenegger TankTreeless Squirrel

Environmental Tips - How To Go Green

2008-05-27T22:42:34Z

WatchMojo presents... Some tips and suggestions for going green and doing your part to save the environment.

The Last Run

2008-08-26T21:42:25Z

"Ironically, as we work to save the salmon, it may turn out that the salmon save us." (Paul Schell, Mayor of Seattle) Salmon are an indicator species - their health closely tracks the health of the watershed to which they return. Salmon are also a keystone species, forming a critical link between forests and distant oceans. But most importantly, salmon are a symbolic species that allows us to understand the interconnected nature of the web of life. In Northern California, salmon populations are at 10% of their levels of one hundred years ago due to overwhelming pressures from logging, hydropower, and overfishing. This film brings into focus the plight of the salmon on the Klamath river and the future of the Yurok tribe who depend on the fish. Through science, we now fully understand the life-cycle of salmon, but how do we apply what we've learned to the everyday?

Gift of the Rains - Episode 1: Hoanib - The Hidden River

2008-05-27T22:42:34Z

In the desert wilderness of Namibia, on southern Africa's western coast, there is an unusual river that lies hidden beneath the scorching sand for most of the year. It is an ephemeral river - a river that flows above ground for only a few days a year. The water that feeds the Hoanib River collects in the mountains of north-western Namibia. Its course cuts through the desert, travelling mainly underground all the way to the Atlantic Ocean where its waters fan out into a lagoon that is separated from the sea by a pebbled dune. Only when exceptional rains fall over the mountains does the water in the lagoon rise enough to break through to the sea.\nThe animals that live here have learnt to adapt to the harshness of the desert where both food and water is scarce. But, although the river flows underground, it provides enough moisture close to the surface to support a thin oasis of trees and bushes. Giraffes and elephants reach in the trees to pick leaves and pods off the ana tree - a remarkable tree that produces nutrient-rich pods when all other desert plants lie dormant. Small creatures such as gerbils hide in the small bushes that line the river's course. Along the course, underlying bedrock forces the river to the surface in the form of natural springs where animals, such as the terrapin, otherwise not associated with the desert, can survive on the thin trickle of water. Elephant herds migrate along the river valley in constant search for fresh vegetation and water. \nWhen the rains fall over the mountains the gush of water replenishes the Hoanib. The abundance of water flowing over the desert is short-lived, in just a few days it all seeps into the ground and the plants and animals of the desert have to rely once more on their skills to survive in one of the harshest environments on Earth.

Great White Sharks: Truth Behind the Legend

2008-09-03T01:23:01Z

National Geographic embarks on a voyage of breakthrough discoveries that will forever alter our view of the infamous creature once labeled "the perfect killing machine." Join the ultimate great white expedition, featuring Jaws creator Peter Benchley and famed underwater photographer David Doubilet. Witness amazing great white shark behavior, including never-before-seen footage of explosive, air-borne "breaching" attacks. Experience the breathless fear of a diver trapped on the sea bottom for over four hours by a hungry great white.

The Third Planet - Glacier

2008-08-26T21:42:04Z

The Glacier Explosion\n\nThe First Christians\n\nCoral reefs in the Caribbean

50 Years of Protecting Europe's Environment

2008-08-26T21:43:45Z

Today the European Union has the most environmentally friendly arsenal of rules in the world and has done more to tackle pressing ecological problems such as climate change than any other major power. But it has not always been like this?

Last Stand in Eden

2008-09-03T01:23:01Z

In many parts of Africa the elephant and man are on a collision course. As fields and homes and highways invade the elephant’s domain, he becomes man’s rival, inspiring hatred and fear. National Geographic explores the elephant's last stand battle against the spread of civilizaion in Kenya.

Root of The Problem

2008-08-26T21:42:25Z

Yellowstone National Park has one of the world's most stunning natural landscapes. Tourists flock from all over the world to view its incredible wildlife and geo-thermal features. But there is something amazing about Yellowstone that few people ever notice: its extreme plant life. Join environmental scientist Catherine Zabinski and plant biologist Ylva Lekberg as they explore the unique and unusual flora of the world's oldest national park. Could these incredible plants hold the key to dealing with the effects of global warming?

The Third Planet - Pilgrim

2008-08-26T21:42:04Z

The Path of the Pilgrim\n\nThe Rhinoceros\n\nBenares and the Death of the Ganges

Earth Talk: Environmental Careers

2008-08-26T21:43:24Z

Jeff Cook, explains the importance of environmental internships available with many businesses today.

Worlds Apart: Detroit, MI Meets Peru

2008-09-03T01:23:01Z

A Detroit family end up living in a two-room mud house, sleeping on the floor with farm animals.

Innovation in Hybrid Automotive Technology - Ford

2008-05-27T22:42:34Z

WatchMojo.com presents... A look at how Ford is Going Green with their new Hybrid Escape car.

King Corn Dubai Fiat 500 | ZapRoot 032

2008-08-28T21:24:01Z

Dubai receives a mandate that all new construction must be green, the Fiat 500 is back in action, and we interview the director of King Corn.Dubai Goes GreenFiat 500King Corn Official WebsiteThe Fiat 500 vs. a Mini CooperKing Corn Interview Extra

Yummy Plastic Soup | ZapRoot 029

2008-08-28T21:24:01Z

The Gyre is a swirling vortex of trash in the Pacific and we have some expert in to talk about it. We also cover some green video games. Algalita Marine Research Foundation Power Up IBM Food Force CO2FX Adventure Ecology Steer Madness Glupod Fatworld Thanks to Joshua Lefkowitz for suggesting green games.