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1 Jan 2010

Focus Earth Episode: Climate Change and the Weather

Are extreme weather changes a natural pattern of the earth, or are they exacerbated by human influence? Focus Earth will talk with the experts to dig deeper into this controversial question. + READ MORE

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18 Dec 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Copenhagen

In Copenhagen, the world's leaders struggle with moral questions of the powerful coming to the financial aid of the helpless, and how countries can put aside their differences to combat the most important issue of our time. For the U.S., it is a chance to reclaim our position as a global leader. + READ MORE

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4 Dec 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Environmental Injustice

From a small Pennsylvania town suing a Houston energy company to the battles Erin Brockovich is waging today, this Focus Earth episode covers issues you don't want to miss. + READ MORE

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13 Nov 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Man Vs. Nature

From the ocean to the grasslands of the American prairie all the way up to the clear blue skies, there are conflicts between man and nature. Focus Earth looks at some of these conflicts, and talks with people working to protect each side. + READ MORE

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30 Oct 2009

Focus Earth Episode: That's (Green) Entertainment!

From major Hollywood studios to the music industry to television shows like 24 and celebrities like Ed Norton, the entertainment industry is growing more eco-conscious by the day. Learn more about what major production companies like Warner Brothers and Fox are doing to green their part of the industry. + READ MORE

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16 Oct 2009

Focus Earth Episode: The Dawn of New Disease

This week, Focus Earth looks at the future of disease outbreaks, and what pathways for spreading disease will look like as the climate warms: will climate change aid the spread of infectious diseases to regions of the world where they've never been a problem? Will Dengue become an epidemic in the U.S.? + READ MORE

nuclear power

2 Oct 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Nuclear Power--America's Carbon Free Solution?

Focus Earth explores the most pressing questions of nuclear power today: what does the future of Three Mile Island look like, are our power plants safe, and should we reprocess spent fuel or not? + READ MORE

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18 Sep 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Behind the Image

Bob Woodruff talks with Ford, Royal Dutch Shell, and other big companies as he examines the issue of greenwashing. + READ MORE

Life on a crowded planet

4 Sep 2009

Focus Earth: Population Overload

This week's Focus Earth looks at the impact that the human population explosion is having on the planet.Future generations may be the ones to provide solutions for the planet's worst scenarios, and Bob talks with parents who feel their children will be able to make a difference--as well as his own four children, in whom + READ MORE

white tiger photo

21 Aug 2009

Focus Earth Episode: The Last Resort: Captive Breeding

As wildlife habitats are destroyed around the world and an increasing number of animals become endangered, conservationists are trying harder than ever to find new ways to save them. Captive breeding is among the more controversial of these efforts, as people debate between placing the emphasis on saving existing animals or on preserving their ability to survive in the wild. This week, Focus Earth gives a close-up look at this issue around the world. + READ MORE

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11 Aug 2009

Focus Earth Episode: Troubled Waters

This week, Focus Earth looks at the troubles facing our oceans—and rivers, lakes, and streams. All around the world, we are seeing dead zones, toxic runoff, and dying marine life. From Indonesia to New York, Bob is connecting the dots on how banks and shores around the globe are all facing the same threats. + READ MORE

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24 Jul 2009

Focus Earth: July 25, 2009: America's Food Wars

Focus Earth takes a look at a passionate battle being waged in America over food production and America's eating habits. There are two sides that see things very differently. The lines are drawn between the two sides: some believe that America's eating happens are harming the planet and its people; others believe that America's corporate agribusinesses are the backbone of the country and are merely making food more available and affordable to its consumers. + READ MORE

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10 Jul 2009

Focus Earth: July 11 2009, Mountain Minefield and Coal's Hard Truth

In this episode of Focus Earth, host Bob Woodruff explores the controversial issue of moutaintop mining. Clearly, communities and the environment suffer from moutaintop mining, since the practice blasts off mountain peaks, leaving only a barren, polluted wasteland. On the other hand, some communities rely on mountaintop mining for their livelihood. They say that their town and its economy would collapse if the practice were banned. To get to the heart of the issue, Bob travel to the Appalachian Mountains in West Virgina, to talk to residents and experts on both sides. + READ MORE

earth liberation front photo

26 Jun 2009

Focus Earth: June 27, 2009: The Roots of Eco-Terrorism and Saving the Whales

This week Focus Earth takes at look at what happens when environmental and animal rights concerns push some activists to the brink of violence to protect what they believe in. Get inside information from law enforcement and terrorism experts, as well as those who have been branded as eco-terrorists. + READ MORE

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12 Jun 2009

Focus Earth: June 13, 2009: Everglades Nevermore and Snake Invaders

This week, Focus Earth takes a close look at one of the most unique ecosystems in the United States: the Everglades. Fire, drought, rising ocean levels, invasion species, human encroachment, pollution, and more are all combining to threaten this UNESCO World Heritage site. Focus Earth brings you an in-depth analysis of the problems and explores the solutions being implemented by conservationists. + READ MORE

 
 
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