What is the domain Archaea? Explore the archaeans with the Amoeba Sisters! This introductory video compares and contrasts characteristics of Archaea with bacteria. Time-Stamped Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 0:47 Extremophiles 1:00...

A recent study has concluded that people all over the world are probably ingesting microscopic plastic all the time. Now scientists want to know where this plastic is coming from, how it ends up inside of us, and the damage it could do...

In our last climate episode we took a look at how climate change affects the spread of infectious disease. Unfortunately, that isn’t the end of our discussion of disease on a warming planet. Waterborne diseases are already a serious...

As Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania prepares to reopen, many people look forward to the return of jobs and industry. Not everyone is excited though. Follow the general manager of the mine as he examines the shop and hear from a...

From sports to eating with friends, explore what life is like for many residents of Queenstown, Tasmania. Some people have called this the ugliest town in Australia, but locals disagree. Where the River Runs Red part 4

Some residents of Queenstown, Tasmania - and some politicians - are pushing for a shift in economic priorities that focuses on tourism over mining. This isn't the first time Queenstown has considered the economic potential of tourism....

Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania shut down after a disaster in which a few miners were killed. With operations paused, residents reflect on life in the town, what and who they have lost, and where they go from here. Where the...

In the isolated west of Tasmania an ominous red river divides the small mining town of Queenstown. A result of copper run-off from a closed mine, it is an ever-present reminder of the town’s history of environmental and industrial...

When Time magazine published details of a river fire in downtown Cleveland in 1969, the outcry was so loud and widespread, the U.S. government was forced into action.

In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of Americans were recruited across the United States to protect and preserve the country's forests, parks, and fields. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a voluntary work relief program, was way ahead...

This nugget describes various types of industrial waste.

This video discusses the concept of global warming and its impact on the environment. It explains the greenhouse effect, the role of carbon dioxide emissions, and the consequences of rising temperatures and climate change. It also...

The teacher introduces the topic of waste classification and engages the students in an activity to identify and categorize different sources of waste. The example of a banana peel is used to demonstrate the process of classification...

The video provides an introduction to waste, its sources, and classification. It highlights the health hazards associated with improper waste management and emphasizes the need to manage waste properly to reduce pollution and protect the...

The aim of sewage treatment should be to return nutrients back to the soil, but without any harmful pathogens. Composting toilets do this, making use of aerobic bactweria to achieve a pathogen free fertiliser. However, most toilets are...