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Climate Change
directed by Kate Conway, fl. 2011; produced by Kate Conway, fl. 2011, Pumpkin TV (Bristol, England: Pumpkin TV, 2014), 37 mins
Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China show...
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directed by Kate Conway, fl. 2011; produced by Kate Conway, fl. 2011, Pumpkin TV (Bristol, England: Pumpkin TV, 2014), 37 mins
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Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China shows, it's all too much of a reality for the poorest and most vulnerable. The DVD also provides clear explanations of the processes that...
Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China shows, it's all too much of a reality for the poorest and most vulnerable. The DVD also provides clear explanations of the processes that can cause climate change and gets students engaged in the debate about the extent to which these are caused naturally or are the result of human activity.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kate Conway, fl. 2011, Pumpkin TV
Author / Creator
Kate Conway, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Pumpkin TV
Topic / Theme
Weather, Climate change
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Pumpkin TV
Place Discussed
China, India, Bangladesh, Africa, Iceland, Greenland
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How to Grow a Planet, Episode 1, Life from Light
directed by Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005; presented by Iain Stewart, 1964-; produced by Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005, in How to Grow a Planet, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 50 mins
In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning new story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed...
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directed by Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005; presented by Iain Stewart, 1964-; produced by Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005, in How to Grow a Planet, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2012), 50 mins
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In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning new story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on...
In this series Professor Iain Stewart tells a stunning new story about our planet. He reveals how the greatest changes to the Earth have been driven, above all, by plants. In this first episode Iain journeys from the spectacular caves of Vietnam to the remote deserts of Africa. He sees how plants first harnessed light from the sun and created our life-giving atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on the planet. And, using remarkable imagery, he shows plants breathing - and for the first time talking to each other.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005, Iain Stewart, 1964-
Author / Creator
Nick Shoolingin-Jordan, fl. 2005, Iain Stewart, 1964-
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
How to Grow a Planet
Speaker / Narrator
Iain Stewart, 1964-
Topic / Theme
Bioclimatology, Ecosystems, Plants
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
Place Discussed
Africa, Vietnam
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Ingenious Africa, 11, Greening Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 11 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today....
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directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 11 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
Description
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the...
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the escalating gun crime in South Africa to unearthing and diffusing land mines in Mozambique; from astronomy to medicine; and from large scale engineering infrastructure to homegrown solutions to local problems – creating a sustainable future for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Along the scientific journey through the continent we are also treated to the workings of the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere, stunning footage from the biggest game park in Namibia and inside information on how African athletes maintain their peak performances and prowess.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Newell, Sigrid Thornton
Author / Creator
Robin Newell
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TVF International
Series
Ingenious Africa
Speaker / Narrator
Sigrid Thornton
Topic / Theme
Cycads, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
Place Discussed
Africa
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Think Green, Think Green, Episode 35
produced by Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011 and Gillian Bartlett, in Think Green (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2008), 23 mins
A UK firm have developed a simple watering system to help save water without letting us lose our garden to droughts. Waste polythene bags were made
into life-life figurines for a recent exhibition by children in India’s
Northern Jammu. The UK seaside town of Brighton has taken on a new service of the Asian tuc...
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produced by Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011 and Gillian Bartlett, in Think Green (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2008), 23 mins
Description
A UK firm have developed a simple watering system to help save water without letting us lose our garden to droughts. Waste polythene bags were made
into life-life figurines for a recent exhibition by children in India’s
Northern Jammu. The UK seaside town of Brighton has taken on a new service of the Asian tuc tuc transport. A New York bakery has not only taken on organic cooking but its interior is made from recycled, biodegradable natural m...
A UK firm have developed a simple watering system to help save water without letting us lose our garden to droughts. Waste polythene bags were made
into life-life figurines for a recent exhibition by children in India’s
Northern Jammu. The UK seaside town of Brighton has taken on a new service of the Asian tuc tuc transport. A New York bakery has not only taken on organic cooking but its interior is made from recycled, biodegradable natural materials.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andrew Thomson, fl. 2009-2011, Gillian Bartlett, Damian Nicholas
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Think Green
Speaker / Narrator
Damian Nicholas
Topic / Theme
Water supply, Water conservation, Transportation, Business enterprises, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling industry, Climate, Insects, Crafts, Butterflies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by Chip Taylor Communications
Place Discussed
Africa, Caracas, Federal District (Venezuela), Brighton, England
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Wild Africa
directed by Patrick Morris, fl. 1997, Mike Slee, 1959- and Neil Nightingale, 1960-; produced by Neil Nightingale, 1960-, Amanda Hill, fl. 2007-2014 and Myles Connolly, 1897-1964, BBC Earth, IM Global, Reliance Entertainment and Evergreen Films (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 48 mins
Wild Africa takes audiences on a spectacular journey across, over, and through the magical realms of the wildest continent on earth.
Audiences will fly along the Great Rift Valley following the twisting rivers to discover a family of elephants on their epic search for water. Other animals featured include hungry...
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directed by Patrick Morris, fl. 1997, Mike Slee, 1959- and Neil Nightingale, 1960-; produced by Neil Nightingale, 1960-, Amanda Hill, fl. 2007-2014 and Myles Connolly, 1897-1964, BBC Earth, IM Global, Reliance Entertainment and Evergreen Films (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2016), 48 mins
Description
Wild Africa takes audiences on a spectacular journey across, over, and through the magical realms of the wildest continent on earth.
Audiences will fly along the Great Rift Valley following the twisting rivers to discover a family of elephants on their epic search for water. Other animals featured include hungry crocodiles as they wait at the water holes for the annual wildebeest migration on the savannahs of the Serengeti; a family of mountain...
Wild Africa takes audiences on a spectacular journey across, over, and through the magical realms of the wildest continent on earth.
Audiences will fly along the Great Rift Valley following the twisting rivers to discover a family of elephants on their epic search for water. Other animals featured include hungry crocodiles as they wait at the water holes for the annual wildebeest migration on the savannahs of the Serengeti; a family of mountain gorillas in the forests of Rwanda and thousands of flamingos performing an extraordinary mating display in the volcanic Lake Bogoria.
From the highest snow-covered mountains in Kenya, along great rivers, into steamy rainforests and wide-open savannahs, Wild Africa reveals the striking contrast of stunning deserts beside wild oceans and the sunlit abundance of the coral reefs. Water, the interconnecting force of this kingdom, serves as a guide, shaping wild Africa and conjuring up life wherever it journeys.
Wild Africa is an adventure where you will truly believe the real world is more extraordinary and awe-inspiring than any fiction.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Neil Nightingale, 1960-, Amanda Hill, fl. 2007-2014, Myles Connolly, 1897-1964, BBC Earth, IM Global, Reliance Entertainment, Evergreen Films, Helena Bonham Carter, 1966-
Author / Creator
Patrick Morris, fl. 1997, Mike Slee, 1959-, Neil Nightingale, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Helena Bonham Carter, 1966-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 BBC Worldwide
Place Discussed
Africa
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Economist Video, Trophy Hunting: How It Can Protect Africa's Wildlife
produced by The Economist, in Economist Video (London, England: The Economist, 2021), 15 mins
Trophy hunting sparks outrage around the world. But the highly controversial sport can actually help to protect some of Africa's most endangered big animals. Here's how
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produced by The Economist, in Economist Video (London, England: The Economist, 2021), 15 mins
Description
Trophy hunting sparks outrage around the world. But the highly controversial sport can actually help to protect some of Africa's most endangered big animals. Here's how
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
The Economist
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
The Economist
Series
Economist Video
Speaker / Narrator
Maxi Pia Louis, Amy Dickman
Person Discussed
Maxi Pia Louis, Amy Dickman
Topic / Theme
Wildlife conservation, Hunting
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 The Economist
Place Discussed
Namibia, Africa
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Future of Water, 1, The Waterlords
directed by Erik Hannemann, in Future of Water, 1 (Falls Church, VA: Landmark Media, 2008), 53 mins
Management of the world's fresh water supply will determine global political stability and economic development. Many countries will experience internal conflicts over rights to water. There is enough water for everyone in the world, however, the question is who should pay for it, how much it should cost, and who...
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directed by Erik Hannemann, in Future of Water, 1 (Falls Church, VA: Landmark Media, 2008), 53 mins
Description
Management of the world's fresh water supply will determine global political stability and economic development. Many countries will experience internal conflicts over rights to water. There is enough water for everyone in the world, however, the question is who should pay for it, how much it should cost, and who should receive it. For the first time in history, the majority of the world's population lives in cities, and supplying these cities wi...
Management of the world's fresh water supply will determine global political stability and economic development. Many countries will experience internal conflicts over rights to water. There is enough water for everyone in the world, however, the question is who should pay for it, how much it should cost, and who should receive it. For the first time in history, the majority of the world's population lives in cities, and supplying these cities with sufficient water will be a difficult task that has the potential to cause many social conflicts. This struggle for control of water has led to riots in many areas of the world including South Africa and Spain where water-rich regions hold power over water deficient regions. Disputes over water are also disputes between countries. This is taking place between the ten countries that share the Nile River Basin in Africa. In Asia, the fight over control of its large rivers is a struggle of life and death and will have enormous consequences for billions of people.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Terje Tvedt
Author / Creator
Erik Hannemann
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Landmark Media
Series
Future of Water
Speaker / Narrator
Terje Tvedt
Topic / Theme
Water resources development, Natural resources, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by Permission of Landmark Media Inc.
Place Discussed
Spain, Asia, Africa
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Ingenious Africa, 5, Sustaining Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today....
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directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
Description
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the...
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the escalating gun crime in South Africa to unearthing and diffusing land mines in Mozambique; from astronomy to medicine; and from large scale engineering infrastructure to homegrown solutions to local problems – creating a sustainable future for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Along the scientific journey through the continent we are also treated to the workings of the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere, stunning footage from the biggest game park in Namibia and inside information on how African athletes maintain their peak performances and prowess.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Newell, Sigrid Thornton
Author / Creator
Robin Newell
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TVF International
Series
Ingenious Africa
Speaker / Narrator
Sigrid Thornton
Topic / Theme
Water supply, Innovation and invention, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
Place Discussed
Africa
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Natural State, Natural State: Episode 15
produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 25 mins
Japan Ecology- Japan’s World Expo has designed buildings that have plants sown in to the walls. Maldives Water- A new look at a device that turns salty water into a drinkable one... Hydrogen Powered Bike- The new energy neutral vehicle that moves fast and is environmentally friendly. UK Recycling- A look at a...
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produced by Stuart Allan, fl. 2005, in Natural State (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International), 25 mins
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Japan Ecology- Japan’s World Expo has designed buildings that have plants sown in to the walls. Maldives Water- A new look at a device that turns salty water into a drinkable one... Hydrogen Powered Bike- The new energy neutral vehicle that moves fast and is environmentally friendly. UK Recycling- A look at a new British plant that can recycle 175,000 tonnes of waste per year. Wind-farm Protesters- Some residents are not happy with this new...
Japan Ecology- Japan’s World Expo has designed buildings that have plants sown in to the walls. Maldives Water- A new look at a device that turns salty water into a drinkable one... Hydrogen Powered Bike- The new energy neutral vehicle that moves fast and is environmentally friendly. UK Recycling- A look at a new British plant that can recycle 175,000 tonnes of waste per year. Wind-farm Protesters- Some residents are not happy with this new and vital source of alternative energy. Hunting Bans- New arguments for a lift of a hunting ban on whales in Japan and Norway and elephants in Africa Toxic Tanneries- A chronic problem in Dhaka with residents wading through toxic puddles. Mobile Phone Towers- American phone companies are disguising their towers as trees that fit into the local area. Woodpecker- A rare bird has been discovered after being thought extinct for 60 years. Costa Rica Hurricanes- New and extensive research is being done into that causes of these powerful storms. Storm Science- A look at a new programme to study the impact of global warming on storm clouds. Wildfire Sensors- Technology in San Diego to give early warnings on hazardous brush fires.
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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
Wildfires, Climate change, Tropical cyclones, Birds, Telecommunications, Pollution, Hunting, Renewable energy sources, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Cars, Water supply, Plants, Water resources development, Elephants, Whales, Woodpeckers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Switch International
Place Discussed
Costa Rica, United States, Dhaka Division, Africa, Norway, United Kingdom, Maldives, Japan
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Setting the Grass Roots on Fire - Norman Borlaug & Africa's Green Revolution
directed by Tony Freeth; produced by Tony Freeth (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 57 mins
Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970, has spent his life battling against hunger and poverty in developing countries. With characteristic energy and a sense or urgency, he is setting the agenda for a "Green Revolution " in Sub-Saharan Africa as population increases overwhelm production.Bo...
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directed by Tony Freeth; produced by Tony Freeth (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 57 mins
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Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970, has spent his life battling against hunger and poverty in developing countries. With characteristic energy and a sense or urgency, he is setting the agenda for a "Green Revolution " in Sub-Saharan Africa as population increases overwhelm production.Borlaug grew up on a small farm in Iowa during the Depression years and trained as an agricultural scientist. He developed a lifelong det...
Dr. Norman Borlaug, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970, has spent his life battling against hunger and poverty in developing countries. With characteristic energy and a sense or urgency, he is setting the agenda for a "Green Revolution " in Sub-Saharan Africa as population increases overwhelm production.Borlaug grew up on a small farm in Iowa during the Depression years and trained as an agricultural scientist. He developed a lifelong determination to use science for the benefit of subsistence farmers. The film charts his struggle against third world poverty, using footage shot in Africa and Mexico over the last thirty years. In Mexico after World War II Borlaug designed a simple approach for intensifying traditional agriculture that had dramatic results. It saved India and Pakistan from a repetition of the dreadful famine of the 1960's.Often embroiled in politics in his determination to put agriculture at the top of the agenda, he has also crossed swords with some environmentalists, who he felt had little understanding of life in developing countries. His faith as always been in small -scale farmers who are "setting the grassroots on fire." College Adult
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tony Freeth
Author / Creator
Tony Freeth
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Person Discussed
Norman Borlaug, 1914-2009
Topic / Theme
Food crops, Agriculture, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
Place Discussed
Africa
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