"Earth Focus" is an environmental news magazine that features investigative reports and in-depth stories about our changing environment and how it affects people around the world.
Our upcoming season of "Earth Focus" examines the politics of the environment, including youth climate activists around the globe, the transition away from coal in South Africa, curbing illegal, poisonous gold mining in Peru, and a feature-length documentary on the environmental politics of the New West.
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The New West and the Politics of the Environment
Earth Focus tells the story of Harry Reid, a politician who grew up in an Old West mining town, saw the possibility of a New West emerging in Nevada, and rode that change to power.
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26:40
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S3 E3: The Price of Gold in Peru
This episode follows chief environmental prosecutor Karina Garay as she works with the police, army and navy in destroying illegal mines and arresting miners in protected areas
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26:39
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S3 E2: Coal Mining in South Africa
South Africa faces a stark reality as the continent’s largest greenhouse gas emitter.
Episode
26:39
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Youth Activism
Children from across the world seek to bring accountability to the climate crisis.
Episode
26:40
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S2 E6: Dying Oceans - Abalone Restoration In California
Off the coast of California, the disappearing abalone population is raising flags about ocean health and the lasting impact of rising sea temperatures, acidification and pollution.
Episode
26:40
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S2 E4: Dairy Alternatives - Rethinking Milk In California and Kenya
The realities of milk production are forcing dairy communities across the globe to rethink the dairy production process.
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26:04
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S2 E3: Building A Future - Lumber Poaching In Oregon and Brazil
Following groups like “Guardians of the Forest,” we explore illegal lumber poaching in the forests of Brazil and Oregon, where citizens and scientists are working together to combat the illegal lumber trade.
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24:40
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S2 E2: Avocado Wars – The Battle Over Water Rights In Chile
The global demand for avocados is having a devastating impact on a drought-stricken community in Chile.
Episode
26:30
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Lighting A Path: Embracing Solar Power
Solar power is changing lives in unexpected places.
Episode
25:52
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Fueling Change: Oil Extraction in Alaska & California
Global demand for oil and gas has long-lasting impacts on the communities that supply it.
