Focus Earth is a weekly eco-newscast for Planet Green, Discovery Communications' 24/7 eco-lifestyle network. Each week, Woodruff covers a variety of subjects
30 Oct 2009
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
16 Oct 2009
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
2 Oct 2009
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
18 Sep 2009
Bob Woodruff talks with Ford, Royal Dutch Shell, and other big companies as he examines the issue of greenwashing. + READ MORE
4 Sep 2009
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
21 Aug 2009
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
11 Aug 2009
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
24 Jul 2009
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
10 Jul 2009
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
26 Jun 2009
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
12 Jun 2009
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
28 May 2009
This week, Focus Earth begins in London, where the World Wildlife Fund has issued a dire report on the state of the world's coral reefs. Then, the team has news from China, where communities in Sichuan are still struggling to rebuild one-year after the devastating earthquake. After, reports from the arctic, where melting tundra is accelerating climate change, and an interview with the director of Greenpeace. Finally, Bob Woodruff goes out for an eco-friendly night on the town in New York City. + READ MORE
22 May 2009
This week, Focus Earth reports from Washington, DC, where new fuel standards have been announced that will mandate increased auto-efficiency. Then, the team covers the latest eco-buses taking to the street in California and has a summary of this year's hurricane forecast as predicted by NOAA. Meanwhile, Focus Earth asks Americans what they believe about global warming and Bob Woodruff sits down with author Thomas Freidman. + READ MORE
22 May 2009
On May 19, 2009, President Barack Obama announced a new plan to increase vehicle fuel-economy nationwide. The plan will require the corporate average fleet economy, or CAFE, standard to meet 39 mpg by 2016, four years earlier than previous proposals. The announcement marked the first time the White House has placed a limit on greenhouse gas pollution from passenger vehicles. + READ MORE
22 May 2009
The 2008 hurricane season was one of the most severe in recent history. Of the 16 named storms last year, eight escalated to hurricanes and five of those were considered severe. All-told, these storms caused more than $54 billion in damages. Leading up to the season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted 12 to 16 storms for the year. + READ MORE
Wednesday, November 11 / 10:30pm
Planet Green
Episode 17: Population Overload
The world's population has been exploding for decades and it's taking a toll on the planet. How long can the earth support us before it collapses under the weight of our massive population?
Thursday, November 12 / 06:30am
Planet Green
Episode 17: Population Overload
The world's population has been exploding for decades and it's taking a toll on the planet. How long can the earth support us before it collapses under the weight of our massive population?
Thursday, November 12 / 02:30pm
Planet Green
Episode 17: Population Overload
The world's population has been exploding for decades and it's taking a toll on the planet. How long can the earth support us before it collapses under the weight of our massive population?
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