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Focus Earth Episode: Man Vs. Nature

13 Nov 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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

30 Oct 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth Episode: The Dawn of New Disease

16 Oct 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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

2 Oct 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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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Focus Earth Episode: Behind the Image

18 Sep 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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

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Focus Earth: Population Overload

4 Sep 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth Episode: The Last Resort: Captive Breeding

21 Aug 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth Episode: Troubled Waters

11 Aug 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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

10 Jul 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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

26 Jun 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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

12 Jun 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth: May 15, 2009: Coral Reefs in Trouble and Melting Tundra

28 May 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth: May 23, 2009: New Fuel Standards and Hurricane Forecast

22 May 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

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...+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth Special Episode: Six People Saving Our Planet

17 May 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

In this special hour-long edition of Focus Earth, the Peabody and Emmy Award-winning anchor takes you across the globe to meet six courageous heroes fighting on the frontlines for our planet's environmental survival.+ READ MORE

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Focus Earth: May 9, 2009: Ford Focus and The Prince and the Rainforest

8 May 2009  IN FOCUS EARTH |   COMMENTS

This week, Focus Earth takes a look at a battle raging in Washington over a new climate change bill. Then, reports from the Midwest on the future of the Ford Motor Company, a fledgling biofuel industry, and Wisconsin's plan to become a leader in energy innovation. Finally, Focus...+ READ MORE

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Episode 18: Behind the Image

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Thursday, November 26 / 06:30am

Planet Green

Episode 18: Behind the Image

Focus Earth checks in on corporations that have made a commitment to environmental responsibility - have they made progress or is it just corporate spin?

Thursday, November 26 / 02:30pm

Planet Green

Episode 18: Behind the Image

Focus Earth checks in on corporations that have made a commitment to environmental responsibility - have they made progress or is it just corporate spin?

 
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