From towering skyscrapers covered in trees to zero carbon smart cities, there are so many ways to imagine what a sustainable city of the future might look like. But what does it really mean to be sustainable anyway? Today, we’re going to...

At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal."

Why are some countries rich? Why are some countries poor? In the end it comes down to Productivity. This week on Crash Course Econ, Adriene and Jacob investigate just why some economies are more productive than others, and what happens...

In 132 CE, Zhang Heng presented his latest invention: a large vase he claimed could tell them whenever an earthquake occurred for hundreds of miles. Today, we no longer rely on pots as warning systems, but earthquakes still offer...

So, what happens when there's not enough water? Well... not good things. Do we let homes have more water for showering and cooking? Or do we let farms have the water for growing crops? There aren't any easy solutions, but today Sabrina...

So, how are people fixing their water problems? In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about a few different examples how some freshwater sources were good, then bad, then made good again. Also, Sabrina talks about...

Today we’re going to talk about the link between population and food energy. As the world's population keeps growing, finding ways to provide enough food and water for everyone while supporting a sustainable environment can be tricky! ...

In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the resources required for survival come from the Earth. The resources are not evenly distributed on the planet and neither are the humans. According to the NGSS we need to limit the use of...

What happens to a single ecosystem when the amount of freshwater available in it changes? Not really much good. In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about ecosystems and how one small change can lead to a cascade effect in...

In this video Paul Andersen explains how humans are impacting the Earth through farming, mining, pollution and climate change. According to the NGSS wise management can reduce impacts on the planet. This will become more important as...

The video discusses Australia's reliance on natural resource exports, particularly coal, and the challenges it faces due to stagnant demand and environmental concerns. It also touches on the high cost of real estate in major cities,...

A video titled "Natural Resources" which discusses the population's strain on natural resources.

Addresses the need to re-use natural resources and upgrade our urban infrastructure to accommodate waste and conserve energy.

If that bare spot on your mantle is in need of a trophy buck, this guide will get you on your way by helping you get the proper permits.

Pupil outcome: I can describe ways in which China is changing and explain why the country is called a global superpower. Key learning points: - China has the second largest economy in the world; it was worth US$17.8 trillion in 2023. -...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the advantages and disadvantages of renewable sources of energy, and form an opinion about their relative merits. Key learning points: - Renewable sources of energy include solar, wind, wave and tidal...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the many different uses of wood and describe locations where it is grown. Key learning points: - Wood is a versatile material used for construction, making paper and board or as a biofuel. - In parts of the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what the Budget is and how the Government funds the country. Key learning points: - The Budget is a financial framework that annually shows how the Government generates and allocates money. - The Government...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Nichols presents ideas of climate change, inheritance and identity in 'Like an Heiress'. Key learning points: - Comparing the speaker to an “heiress” could imply that they are set to inherit the value of...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardy explores attitudes to war. Key learning points: - The poem was written during the Boer War. - Hardy was very critical of this war and the British Empire’s military tactics. - Hardy was suspicious...

The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...

Michigan is an incredibly important state in the country due to its history with and current home of the U.S. automobile industry. But while the state today is home to about 10 million Americans, the vast majority of them live almost as...

Canada, much like the United States, is split into two halves. On the east side is Canada's major population centers of Toronto and Montreal. And on the west side are the smaller, but still large cities of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and...