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Conservation's Dirty Secrets
directed by Richard Saunders, 1965-; presented by Oliver Steeds, 1975-; produced by Richard Saunders, 1965- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 48 mins
Almost everyone agrees that conservation is hugely important, but few dare to question the movement. In Conservation's Dirty Secrets, reporter and presenter Oliver Steeds investigates the shortcomings of the planet's major conservation charities. Traveling from Britain to Kenya, from Honduras to the States, he ch...
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directed by Richard Saunders, 1965-; presented by Oliver Steeds, 1975-; produced by Richard Saunders, 1965- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2011), 48 mins
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Almost everyone agrees that conservation is hugely important, but few dare to question the movement. In Conservation's Dirty Secrets, reporter and presenter Oliver Steeds investigates the shortcomings of the planet's major conservation charities. Traveling from Britain to Kenya, from Honduras to the States, he challenges those who often appear beyond reproach because what they do is 'good', to take a long, hard look at their policies, practices...
Almost everyone agrees that conservation is hugely important, but few dare to question the movement. In Conservation's Dirty Secrets, reporter and presenter Oliver Steeds investigates the shortcomings of the planet's major conservation charities. Traveling from Britain to Kenya, from Honduras to the States, he challenges those who often appear beyond reproach because what they do is 'good', to take a long, hard look at their policies, practices and partnerships. Conservation's Dirty Secrets asks why some are working with polluting big businesses, and alienating the very people they would need to help them stem the loss of species. Despite the billions being spent each year, Steeds finds that the movement has got its priorities wrong at the moment when the very flora and fauna it seeks to save are facing oblivion.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Richard Saunders, 1965-, Oliver Steeds, 1975-
Author / Creator
Richard Saunders, 1965-, Oliver Steeds, 1975-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Oliver Steeds, 1975-
Person Discussed
Miguel Facusse, 1924-, Joy Adamson, 1910-1980
Topic / Theme
Conservation of natural resources, Charitable associations, Bottling companies, Human rights, Wild animals, Frogs, Elephants
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Elements, Elements, Episode 3
produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 24 mins
Earth- Remote sensing infrared detects pests for wine growers. Earth- World Wildlife Fund: Help to increase numbers of Brazil-UK- monkeys. Cause And Effect- Smoking and the aging process. And Finally- World Ice Golf Championships: How Changing environments suit our needs.
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 24 mins
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Earth- Remote sensing infrared detects pests for wine growers. Earth- World Wildlife Fund: Help to increase numbers of Brazil-UK- monkeys. Cause And Effect- Smoking and the aging process. And Finally- World Ice Golf Championships: How Changing environments suit our needs.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Elements
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Topic / Theme
Aging, Wildlife conservation, Insect infestations, Monkeys
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Elements, Elements, Episode 6
produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 24 mins
Cause And Effect- Rio earth-summit: program for sustainable development. Earth- Wasabi: Researchers unlock culinary and medical secrets. Elements- Jerusalem: A virtual reconstruction centre--the city as it may have appeared 2000 years ago. Water- Malaysian fisheries: Dead leatherback turtles found. Atmosphere- Man...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 24 mins
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Cause And Effect- Rio earth-summit: program for sustainable development. Earth- Wasabi: Researchers unlock culinary and medical secrets. Elements- Jerusalem: A virtual reconstruction centre--the city as it may have appeared 2000 years ago. Water- Malaysian fisheries: Dead leatherback turtles found. Atmosphere- Manned mission to Mars: An international space station--year 2020. And Finally- Southeastern Turkey traditions.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Elements
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Topic / Theme
Space exploration, Fisheries, Cities, Plants, Pollution prevention, Poverty, Medical innovations, Turtles and tortoises, Herbs, spices, and flavorings
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Extreme Environments, 12, Reef
produced by Evan Clark, fl. 2012, in Extreme Environments, 12 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2010), 23 mins
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean as they are incredibly bio- diverse areas formed in water with little or no nutrients. Over millions of years the cumulative work of tiny coral polyps has built vast formations that support coral, plants and other species. This episode reviews some of the most remarkabl...
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produced by Evan Clark, fl. 2012, in Extreme Environments, 12 (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2010), 23 mins
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Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean as they are incredibly bio- diverse areas formed in water with little or no nutrients. Over millions of years the cumulative work of tiny coral polyps has built vast formations that support coral, plants and other species. This episode reviews some of the most remarkable coral reefs on the planet, as well as examining the negative effects human activity such as tourism and fishing is having on the deli...
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean as they are incredibly bio- diverse areas formed in water with little or no nutrients. Over millions of years the cumulative work of tiny coral polyps has built vast formations that support coral, plants and other species. This episode reviews some of the most remarkable coral reefs on the planet, as well as examining the negative effects human activity such as tourism and fishing is having on the delicate eco-system of coral reefs.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Evan Clark, fl. 2012, Simon Rogers, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Extreme Environments
Speaker / Narrator
Simon Rogers, fl. 1980
Topic / Theme
Fish (Animal), Marine life, Wildlife conservation, Coral reefs and atolls, Sharks, Corals (Animal), Trees, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, December 26, 2004, Science
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Green Matters, Green Matters, Episode 13
produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 23 mins
Costa Rica Solar Ovens- In the North Pacific area of Costa Rica is this small community centre. La Casa Del Sol trains and teaches women about recycling, environmental care, farming and solar energy. It is the Sun’s power that is the focus here, with very practical applications. Turtle Tracking- They’ve manage...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 23 mins
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Costa Rica Solar Ovens- In the North Pacific area of Costa Rica is this small community centre. La Casa Del Sol trains and teaches women about recycling, environmental care, farming and solar energy. It is the Sun’s power that is the focus here, with very practical applications. Turtle Tracking- They’ve managed to live on the planet for over one hundred million years, but today turtles are highly endangered. The zoological society of London,...
Costa Rica Solar Ovens- In the North Pacific area of Costa Rica is this small community centre. La Casa Del Sol trains and teaches women about recycling, environmental care, farming and solar energy. It is the Sun’s power that is the focus here, with very practical applications. Turtle Tracking- They’ve managed to live on the planet for over one hundred million years, but today turtles are highly endangered. The zoological society of London, assisted by conservation groups in Mozambique, has been tracking green sea turtles in the ocean, hoping to safeguard their future. Senegal Recycling- At rubbish dumps around the world, one man’s rubbish becomes another’s livelihood. At this dump in the republic of Senegal, aluminium cans are collected for sale to recyclers. Yesterday’s throw away item is about to be transformed into a handcrafted collectible. In the capital city, Dakar, where poverty is widespread, enterprising locals turn discarded materials into colourful toys, furniture and pieces of art. Coral Sea Sharks- In a world where coral reefs are disappearing 5 times faster than rainforests, Australia’s Coral Sea is a treasure trove of precious jewels. Covering a massive 800,000 square Kilometers, almost half of which makes up the Great Barrier Reef, it comprises a series of spectacular, mountainous coral reefs, and a thriving marine environment. But increasingly it is at risk from human activity. Environmental organization, WWF, has called on the Australian government to declare the entire Coral Sea region a marine protected area. House Of The Future- Imagine taking a peek into the future. What will your eco-account balance be? In the red? Or in the green? At Belgium’s Living Tomorrow exhibition, the house of the future gave visitors a sneak preview. Russian Permafrost- In a remote corner of Siberia, the heat of climate change is having a visible impact. For the first time in tens of thousands of years, Siberia’s frozen land, the permafrost, is thawing. At this area, known as Wind Swept Cliff, huge ice wedges have been exposed by the thaw. The wedges are normally covered by vegetation, but as the ice melts, the solid land around it turns into mud and subsides, causing trees to fall over, and exposing the ice wedges. There are fears the thawing of the permafrost, could have dire consequences. Tide And Wave Power- Renewable energy sources now account for four per cent of power generation in the UK, a figure the government is keen to increase. On the Isle of Wight, experts gathered recently to discuss how to harness the power of the sea to create energy.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Abbe Holmes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Green Matters
Speaker / Narrator
Abbe Holmes
Topic / Theme
Renewable energy sources, Climate change, Sustainable architecture, Marine life, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling industry, Wildlife conservation, Corals (Animal), Turtles and tortoises
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Natural State, Natural State: Episode 4
produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 25 mins
Seed Hunters- With the growth in plant extinction, a seed bank has been set up in England to protect the future. Nile Water- A Kenyan man has broken the rules and is using Lake Victoria to irrigate his farm. Australia Flower- Visitors queue to see the world’s largest and smelliest flower, the corpse flower. W...
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produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 25 mins
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Seed Hunters- With the growth in plant extinction, a seed bank has been set up in England to protect the future. Nile Water- A Kenyan man has broken the rules and is using Lake Victoria to irrigate his farm. Australia Flower- Visitors queue to see the world’s largest and smelliest flower, the corpse flower. Wave Power- A machine in England that is harnessing energy from waves to power up to 1000 homes. Future City Houses- The royal institut...
Seed Hunters- With the growth in plant extinction, a seed bank has been set up in England to protect the future. Nile Water- A Kenyan man has broken the rules and is using Lake Victoria to irrigate his farm. Australia Flower- Visitors queue to see the world’s largest and smelliest flower, the corpse flower. Wave Power- A machine in England that is harnessing energy from waves to power up to 1000 homes. Future City Houses- The royal institute of British Architecture has a design competition for houses of the future. WWF And Global Warming- New warnings about our deteriorating climate. Japan Blue Rose- ‘Suntory’ have developed what they call a genuine blue rose. Waste Energy- A new process of turning recycling into fertilizers and eco friendly energy. Herbarium Online- Species of herbs and plants from the last two centuries are now available on the internet. Middle East Climate Study- Scientists are studying the link between climate, water and humans in the Middle East and north Africa. Bangladesh: Air To Water- An incredible machine that turns air into fresh drinking water. Giant Pumpkin- An American competition where the winning pumpkin came in at 1,229 pounds.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Natural State
Speaker / Narrator
Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Topic / Theme
Climate, Scientific research, Environmental specimen banking, Sustainable architecture, Agriculture, Climate change, Renewable energy sources, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Flowers
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Natural State, Natural State: Episode 8
produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 24 mins
France Iceberg- A 22 tonne iceberg has been placed in Paris to act as a tourist incentive for Iceland. It is nearly 2000 years old. Bottled Water- The WWF have released statistics that prove a lot of country’s tap water is just as good as bottled. China Dam- A 20 billion dollar dam has been built in China to d...
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produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 24 mins
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France Iceberg- A 22 tonne iceberg has been placed in Paris to act as a tourist incentive for Iceland. It is nearly 2000 years old. Bottled Water- The WWF have released statistics that prove a lot of country’s tap water is just as good as bottled. China Dam- A 20 billion dollar dam has been built in China to dramatically affect the local region and its terrain. India Heatwave- A region in India’s south has suffered a devastating heatwave ki...
France Iceberg- A 22 tonne iceberg has been placed in Paris to act as a tourist incentive for Iceland. It is nearly 2000 years old. Bottled Water- The WWF have released statistics that prove a lot of country’s tap water is just as good as bottled. China Dam- A 20 billion dollar dam has been built in China to dramatically affect the local region and its terrain. India Heatwave- A region in India’s south has suffered a devastating heatwave killing nearly 500 people. Illegal Logging- Indonesian authorities are battling to prevent logging in one of its most precious forests. Desertification- A look at China’s largest desert which is growing at an alarming rate affecting Japan and Taiwan. Brazil Bio-gas- A look at electricity being made from the toxic gases of Rio de Janeiro’s enormous waste levels. Orchids- Here we visit the annual New York international orchid show. Ozone- An alarming look at the hole over Antarctica which is now the size of North America, the same as 2000. Hong Kong Harbour- Here We look at proposals to preserve Hong Kong’s amazing harbour. More development could see its banks close further and further in.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Natural State
Speaker / Narrator
Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Topic / Theme
Renewable energy sources, Deserts, Hot weather, Logging, Conservation of natural resources, Dams, Water supply, Icebergs, Tourism industry, Flowers
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Natural State, Natural State: Episode 9
produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 24 mins
Bio-plastic Bottle- A company has trekked 9000 feet into the rocky mountains to find pure spring water. The bottles used however are corn based material. Arctic Warming- A research centre has been set up in the arctic to better monitor the affects of global warming. Toxic Sludge- Radioactive waste is proving a ma...
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produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 24 mins
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Bio-plastic Bottle- A company has trekked 9000 feet into the rocky mountains to find pure spring water. The bottles used however are corn based material. Arctic Warming- A research centre has been set up in the arctic to better monitor the affects of global warming. Toxic Sludge- Radioactive waste is proving a major headache as it leaks into America’s Columbia River. Pollution Satellite- ESA has launched a new eye in the sky to monitor human a...
Bio-plastic Bottle- A company has trekked 9000 feet into the rocky mountains to find pure spring water. The bottles used however are corn based material. Arctic Warming- A research centre has been set up in the arctic to better monitor the affects of global warming. Toxic Sludge- Radioactive waste is proving a major headache as it leaks into America’s Columbia River. Pollution Satellite- ESA has launched a new eye in the sky to monitor human affects on the environment. China Water- An enormous project in China to re-divert water from the south of the Yangtze River to the north. Weather Graphics- A look at a new programme called Weatherscape XT which outlines the way weather patterns are going to evolve... Japan Roof Garden- A new law in Rippongi, Tokyo that insists one quarter of new rooftops built must be made up of a garden. Seagrass Atlas- A new atlas mapping out the underwater meadows around the world. Recycling Campaign- A multimillion dollar government campaign has been launched in England to encourage more recycling of waste. Electric Cow- An eccentric farmer in California has come up with a device that turns his cow’s waste into renewable energy. Living Planet- The WWF has released its living planet report highlighting the damage humans are causing on flora and fauna.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Natural State
Speaker / Narrator
Laurie Atlas, fl. 2011
Topic / Theme
Renewable energy sources, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Maps, Gardens, Weather, Pollutants, Pollution, Spacecraft, Climate change, Water supply, Environmental auditing
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Sustainable Futures, 7, The Pollution Issues
directed by Marilyn Higgins, fl. 2012, in Sustainable Futures, 7 (Falls Church, VA: Landmark Media, 2011), 24 mins
From cardiac and respiratory disease to climate change, the effects of air pollution pose significant health risks to individuals, society and the biosphere. The problem of waste management has transformed the landscapes of poor countries into a tragic view of rivers and drinking water sources, which are littered...
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directed by Marilyn Higgins, fl. 2012, in Sustainable Futures, 7 (Falls Church, VA: Landmark Media, 2011), 24 mins
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From cardiac and respiratory disease to climate change, the effects of air pollution pose significant health risks to individuals, society and the biosphere. The problem of waste management has transformed the landscapes of poor countries into a tragic view of rivers and drinking water sources, which are littered with unimaginable amounts of trash. See how governments and private organizations struggle to reduce the amount of pollutants from indu...
From cardiac and respiratory disease to climate change, the effects of air pollution pose significant health risks to individuals, society and the biosphere. The problem of waste management has transformed the landscapes of poor countries into a tragic view of rivers and drinking water sources, which are littered with unimaginable amounts of trash. See how governments and private organizations struggle to reduce the amount of pollutants from industrial and day-to-day activity.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Marilyn Higgins, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Landmark Media
Series
Sustainable Futures
Topic / Theme
Logging, Air pollution, Land conservation, Forests, Greenhouse effect, Environmental management, Herbs, spices, and flavorings, Science
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Think Green, Think Green: Episode 8
produced by Gillian Bartlett and Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, in Think Green (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2006), 23 mins
Freight Returns To The Waterways- With the cost of road haulage spiraling upwards, canals are becoming an attractive alternative. Somali Award- A Somalian woman has won the largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Environment Trees- How lichen is an excellent indicator of air pollution. Palm Island Project-...
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produced by Gillian Bartlett and Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, in Think Green (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2006), 23 mins
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Freight Returns To The Waterways- With the cost of road haulage spiraling upwards, canals are becoming an attractive alternative. Somali Award- A Somalian woman has won the largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Environment Trees- How lichen is an excellent indicator of air pollution. Palm Island Project- Environmentalists say that its destabilizing the delicate marine ecosystem. Recycling Centre- This facility uses light beams to sort t...
Freight Returns To The Waterways- With the cost of road haulage spiraling upwards, canals are becoming an attractive alternative. Somali Award- A Somalian woman has won the largest award for grassroots environmentalists. Environment Trees- How lichen is an excellent indicator of air pollution. Palm Island Project- Environmentalists say that its destabilizing the delicate marine ecosystem. Recycling Centre- This facility uses light beams to sort the recycled materials into individual groups. Hybrid Taxis- Ford motor company has introduced a mini fleet of hybrid taxi cabs to serve New York. Belgian Blood- Our blood could be contaminated by at least 18 potentially dangerous chemicals. Eco Photo Exhibition- A photographic competition to increase awareness of the worlds environment and development problems.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gillian Bartlett, Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, Damian Nicholas
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Think Green
Speaker / Narrator
Damian Nicholas
Topic / Theme
Water pollution, Air quality management, Coral reefs and atolls, Art exhibitions, Physical health, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Ecosystem management, Awards, Transportation, Canals, Corals (Animal)
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Copyright © 2006 by Chip Taylor Communications
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