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Horizon, Season 19, Episode 3, A Killing Rain
produced by Jeremy Taylor, 1937-, in Horizon, Season 19, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1982), 51 mins
Acid rain - a poisonous blend of sulphur dioxide gas, dilute sulphuric and nitric acids - is mainly produced by burning coal and oil. Horizon reports on how it became the major international pollution problem of the 1980s.
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produced by Jeremy Taylor, 1937-, in Horizon, Season 19, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1982), 51 mins
Description
Acid rain - a poisonous blend of sulphur dioxide gas, dilute sulphuric and nitric acids - is mainly produced by burning coal and oil. Horizon reports on how it became the major international pollution problem of the 1980s.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jeremy Taylor, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Topic / Theme
Air pollution, Water pollution, Science
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Horizon, Season 23, Episode 16, Making Sex Pay
presented by James Gould, 1945-; produced by Christopher La Fontaine, in Horizon, Season 23, Episode 16 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 51 mins
The Professor of Biology at Princeton University theorises that sexual behaviour and reproduction can be explained in terms of economic investment.
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presented by James Gould, 1945-; produced by Christopher La Fontaine, in Horizon, Season 23, Episode 16 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1987), 51 mins
Description
The Professor of Biology at Princeton University theorises that sexual behaviour and reproduction can be explained in terms of economic investment.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Christopher La Fontaine
Author / Creator
James Gould, 1945-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
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Horizon, Season 25, Episode 6, Wasting The Alps
in Horizon, Season 25, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1989), 49 mins
This documentary examines the threat to the delicate Alpine ecology of pasture and forest posed by growing tourism, pollution, and acid rain. It shows how acid rain leads to deforestation, causing floods and avalanches, and how skiing erodes slow-growing Alpine grass, whilst more hotels, lifts and railways are bui...
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in Horizon, Season 25, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1989), 49 mins
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This documentary examines the threat to the delicate Alpine ecology of pasture and forest posed by growing tourism, pollution, and acid rain. It shows how acid rain leads to deforestation, causing floods and avalanches, and how skiing erodes slow-growing Alpine grass, whilst more hotels, lifts and railways are built to accommodate the tourists. This documentary visits three areas, in Austria, France and Switzerland, where efforts are being made t...
This documentary examines the threat to the delicate Alpine ecology of pasture and forest posed by growing tourism, pollution, and acid rain. It shows how acid rain leads to deforestation, causing floods and avalanches, and how skiing erodes slow-growing Alpine grass, whilst more hotels, lifts and railways are built to accommodate the tourists. This documentary visits three areas, in Austria, France and Switzerland, where efforts are being made to check the decline of the environment.
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andrew Sachs, 1930-2016
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Andrew Sachs, 1930-2016
Topic / Theme
Air pollution, Water pollution, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon
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Horizon, Season 26, Episode 3, Food Irradiation: Would You Buy It?
produced by Alec Nisbet, in Horizon, Season 26, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 49 mins
Horizon digs below the surface of this highly controversial debate to examine the pros and cons of food irradiation. It is claimed that it reduces the risk of food poisoning, yet many believe it contains new hidden dangers. Expert opinion is in favour, while public opinion is against. The programme includes filmin...
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produced by Alec Nisbet, in Horizon, Season 26, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 49 mins
Description
Horizon digs below the surface of this highly controversial debate to examine the pros and cons of food irradiation. It is claimed that it reduces the risk of food poisoning, yet many believe it contains new hidden dangers. Expert opinion is in favour, while public opinion is against. The programme includes filming in Holland, West Germany, the Ukraine, France and America as well as in Britain.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alec Nisbet, Paul Vaughan, 1925-2014
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Vaughan, 1925-2014
Topic / Theme
Scientific research, Food safety, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon
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Horizon, Season 26, Episode 10, The Britannic Greenhouse
directed by John Lynch, fl. 1992; produced by John Lynch, fl. 1992, in Horizon, Season 26, Episode 10 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 56 mins
The weather has never been very predictable, but is even less so now that the Greenhouse Effect has arrived. One consequence is that as the climate changes, so too will plants and animals. The film asks how will they adapt to the new weather patterns, what differences will this make to agriculture and conservation...
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directed by John Lynch, fl. 1992; produced by John Lynch, fl. 1992, in Horizon, Season 26, Episode 10 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1990), 56 mins
Description
The weather has never been very predictable, but is even less so now that the Greenhouse Effect has arrived. One consequence is that as the climate changes, so too will plants and animals. The film asks how will they adapt to the new weather patterns, what differences will this make to agriculture and conservation, and what will happen to the Greenhouse itself?
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Lynch, fl. 1992
Author / Creator
John Lynch, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Topic / Theme
Coastal engineering, Ecosystems, Environmental impact analysis, Climate change, Greenhouse effect, Science
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Horizon, Season 27, Episode 6, California Dreaming
produced by John Lynch, 1961-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 27, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1991), 50 mins
Los Angeles, the second largest city in the U.S., has long grappled with traffic congestion on its roadways. Despite California's strict laws on pollution, smog and greenhouse gases continue to be a major fallout from the millions of vehicles on Los Angeles streets.
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produced by John Lynch, 1961-, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 27, Episode 6 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1991), 50 mins
Description
Los Angeles, the second largest city in the U.S., has long grappled with traffic congestion on its roadways. Despite California's strict laws on pollution, smog and greenhouse gases continue to be a major fallout from the millions of vehicles on Los Angeles streets.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
John Lynch, 1961-, British Broadcasting Corporation, Juliet Stevenson, 1956-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Juliet Stevenson, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Transportation, Cars, Automobile manufacturing, Transportation industry, Transportation engineering, Pollution prevention, Air pollution, Engineering, Science
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Horizon, Season 30, Episode 2, The Last Mammoth
produced by Kate O'Sullivan, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 30, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1994), 49 mins
The woolly mammoth did not become extinct 12,000 years ago. According to new evidence, it went on roaming until 4,000 years ago, which was about the time the Pyramids were built. The mammoth bones were discovered by a geologist in a remote area of Siberia, and at the time he had no idea that this pile of bones mig...
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produced by Kate O'Sullivan, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 30, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1994), 49 mins
Description
The woolly mammoth did not become extinct 12,000 years ago. According to new evidence, it went on roaming until 4,000 years ago, which was about the time the Pyramids were built. The mammoth bones were discovered by a geologist in a remote area of Siberia, and at the time he had no idea that this pile of bones might finally provide the answer to one of the world's great mysteries - why did the woolly mammoth become extinct?
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Kate O'Sullivan, fl. 2010, British Broadcasting Corporation, Veronika Hykes, fl. 1982
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Veronika Hykes, fl. 1982
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, Season 45, Episode 16, Why Can't We Predict Earthquakes?
directed by Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016; produced by Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation and Discovery Channel, in Horizon, Season 45, Episode 16 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 52 mins
Capable of ripping up roads, moving mountains and tearing down towns, they're the biggest force of natural destruction on the planet. They affect parts of every continent. Billions of dollars, yen and yuan are being poured into researching these hazards. A major earthquake striking Los Angeles would cause over $20...
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directed by Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016; produced by Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation and Discovery Channel, in Horizon, Season 45, Episode 16 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 52 mins
Description
Capable of ripping up roads, moving mountains and tearing down towns, they're the biggest force of natural destruction on the planet. They affect parts of every continent. Billions of dollars, yen and yuan are being poured into researching these hazards. A major earthquake striking Los Angeles would cause over $200 billion in property damage. And yet, remarkably, when earthquakes hit, they invariably take us by surprise. This film asks the questi...
Capable of ripping up roads, moving mountains and tearing down towns, they're the biggest force of natural destruction on the planet. They affect parts of every continent. Billions of dollars, yen and yuan are being poured into researching these hazards. A major earthquake striking Los Angeles would cause over $200 billion in property damage. And yet, remarkably, when earthquakes hit, they invariably take us by surprise. This film asks the question that is bugging geologists, seismologists, town planners, big businesses and ordinary people alike, in seismic zones all over the globe; how can we predict an earthquake?
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Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation, Discovery Channel, Steven Mackintosh, 1967-
Author / Creator
Mark Radice, fl. 2000-2016
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Steven Mackintosh, 1967-
Topic / Theme
21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, Season 46, Episode 7, How Many People Can Live On Planet Earth?
directed by Helen Shariatmadari, fl. 2004-2014; presented by David Attenborough, 1926-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 46, Episode 7 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 52 mins
The world's population is growing and could exceed 9 billion within the next four decades. In this fascinating programme, esteemed naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough takes a look at the problems we face as a continuously growing species. From Mexico to Spain, China to Rwanda, ecologists, demographer...
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directed by Helen Shariatmadari, fl. 2004-2014; presented by David Attenborough, 1926-; produced by British Broadcasting Corporation, in Horizon, Season 46, Episode 7 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2009), 52 mins
Description
The world's population is growing and could exceed 9 billion within the next four decades. In this fascinating programme, esteemed naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough takes a look at the problems we face as a continuously growing species. From Mexico to Spain, China to Rwanda, ecologists, demographers, farmers, engineers and family planning clinicians report on the enormous challenges of dealing with humans in ever increasing number...
The world's population is growing and could exceed 9 billion within the next four decades. In this fascinating programme, esteemed naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough takes a look at the problems we face as a continuously growing species. From Mexico to Spain, China to Rwanda, ecologists, demographers, farmers, engineers and family planning clinicians report on the enormous challenges of dealing with humans in ever increasing numbers. With 400,000 people born every day, David Attenborough asks how many people can live on planet Earth? And should population control be the duty of each one of us?
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Helen Shariatmadari, fl. 2004-2014, David Attenborough, 1926-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, Season 47, Episode 2, Death of the Ocean
directed by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003; presented by David Attenborough, 1926-; produced by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003, in Horizon, Season 47, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 1 hour
Sir David Attenborough reveals the findings of one of the most ambitious scientific studies of our time - an investigation into what is happening to our oceans. He looks at whether it is too late to save their remarkable biodiversity.
Horizon travels from the cold waters of the North Atlantic to the tropical wate...
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directed by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003; presented by David Attenborough, 1926-; produced by Peter Oxley, fl. 2003, in Horizon, Season 47, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2010), 1 hour
Description
Sir David Attenborough reveals the findings of one of the most ambitious scientific studies of our time - an investigation into what is happening to our oceans. He looks at whether it is too late to save their remarkable biodiversity.
Horizon travels from the cold waters of the North Atlantic to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef to meet the scientists who are transforming our understanding of this unique habitat. Attenborough explo...
Sir David Attenborough reveals the findings of one of the most ambitious scientific studies of our time - an investigation into what is happening to our oceans. He looks at whether it is too late to save their remarkable biodiversity.
Horizon travels from the cold waters of the North Atlantic to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef to meet the scientists who are transforming our understanding of this unique habitat. Attenborough explores some of the ways in which we are affecting marine life - from over-fishing to the acidification of sea water. The film also uncovers the disturbing story of how shipping noise is deafening whales and dolphins, affecting their survival in the future.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Oxley, fl. 2003
Author / Creator
Peter Oxley, fl. 2003, David Attenborough, 1926-
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Topic / Theme
Aquatic ecology, Ecosystem management, Oceans, Census, Bioclimatology, Coral reefs and atolls, Scientific research, Fisheries, Fish (Animal), Porpoises and dolphins, Whales, Zooplankton
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 BBC Worldwide
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