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Our Wonderful Wetlands: The Importance of Wetlands

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Wetlands help to prevent flooding by absorbing excess rainwater. In addition, they provide a home for many unique animals and plants.

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Water in Our Environment: Fresh Water (1:31)

97% of the water on Earth is saltwater. Humans and other organisms need freshwater to survive. Polluted fresh water can have an even larger impact on us than polluted ocean water.

TLC Elementary School: Protecting Our Planet (24:34)

This video is comprised of four segments. In the first and second segments, learn more about erosion and conservation. In the final segments, find out more about conservation efforts in the Galapagos and plant diversity in the rain forest.

Yellow River Pollution in China (2:02)

Watch this video about China's Yellow River pollution on HowStuffWorks. The Yellow River, cradle of China's thousands-year-old civilization, is shrinking and polluted so badly that nearly 70% of the river is not safe for drinking or swimming.... More »

Reducing Air Pollution and Toxic Emissions (11:22)

Watch this video about air pollution on HowStuffWorks. According the American Cancer Society, air pollution can be as damaging to our health as inhaling second-hand smoke. See how Lakes Environmental Software helps to reduce toxic emissions in this... More »

Protecting Our Nation's Food Supply (13:17)

Watch this video about homeland security on HowStuffWorks. Analysts have cautioned that terrorist attacks could occur within the food production or food processing environment. See how Wonderware helps to protect food processing and warehousing in... More »

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TLC Elementary School: Protecting Our Planet (24:34)

This video is comprised of four segments. In the first and second segments, learn more about erosion and conservation. In the final segments, find out more about conservation efforts in the Galapagos and plant diversity in the rain forest.

Biomes: The Threat of the Sea (56:00)

The threat of global warming makes the Arctic particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. In this video, trail scientists who are studying the effects of rising waters and meet people on the front lines of global catastrophe.

The Threat of the Sea: Global Warming (11:30)

Learn more about global warming in this video.

The Threat of the Sea: Relocating the Alaskan Coast (4:49)

The effects of erosion on homes along the Alaskan coast is discussed in this video. Many of these homes had to be relocated.

The Threat of the Sea: The Greenhouse Effect (8:17)

Learn more about the Greenhouse Effect in this video.

The Threat of the Sea: Coastal Relocation (3:55)

For many coastal peoples, relocation to inland areas is not an option because it means a loss of community.

The Threat of the Sea: Rising Sea and Coastal Residents (7:08)

Rising sea levels are a threat to the way of life of many costal communities.

The Threat of the Sea: Warming Trends on Coastal Areas (14:22)

The causes of global warming and their effects on low-lying coastal regions are discussed in this chapter.

Grassland Biomes: The Climate of the Grassland Biome (1:13)

This chapter discusses climate and weather patterns found in grasslands.

Grassland Biomes: Three Types of Prairie Grasslands (1:38)

Tall grass, mixed grass and short grass are the three main types of prairie grasslands.