The New Environmentalists
The New Environmentalists share a common goal - safeguarding Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice worldwide. The activists in this series are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
20151 season
B-15HDCC
Season 1
9 episodes
- 1. Sea ChangeFresh water is one of Earth's sacred resources. Lake Turkana's freshwater resources are vital to countless people who rely on it for sustenance. When a dam threatened to disturb the Lake's ecosystem, some took action to protect their home.B-15CCJan 4, 2015
- 2. From Chicago to the KarooA healthy mind, body, and environment are all critical for living happy and productive lives. Meet pioneering people in Iraq, Colombia, South Africa, Indonesia, the United States, and Italy who believe in living symbiotically with nature.B-15CCJan 11, 2015
- 3. From Ithaca to the AmazonOur natural environments are intrinsically more valuable than any grand visions of wealth created using methods detrimental to the Earth. Meet people in New York, India, Russia, Peru, Sumatra, and South Africa who favor health over profit.B-15CCJan 18, 2015
- 4. From Myanmar to ScotlandBiodiversity is a central component to the successful operation of Earth's natural systems. Meet people from Haiti, Myanmar, Honduras, Kenya, Canada, and Scotland who spend time and energy securing healthy local environmental regulations.B-15CCJan 25, 2015
- 5. From Peru to TanzaniaThere are places on Earth worthy of absolute preservation and protection for all future generations. Meet people from Puerto Rico, Maryland, Peru, Tanzania, Slovakia, and Cambodia who all share an abiding belief in a sacred, healthy Earth.B-15CCFeb 1, 2015
- 6. From Guatemala to the CongoStewardship of the land is a central part of the human condition. Unfortunately, in some cases, so is greed. Meet people from California, Congo, India, Australia, Guatemala, and Slovenia whose spirit matches their intent to live healthily.B-15CCFeb 8, 2015
- 7. From Hanoi to ParisThe value of Earth's natural resources changes depending on to whom you speak. Meet people from France, Colombia, Vietnam, South Africa, the Philippines, and Michigan who have circumvented extraordinary challenges to protect the Earth.B-15CCFeb 15, 2015
- 8. From Liberia to MongoliaWhat we take from and put back into the Earth reflects the very nature of who we are as human beings. Meet people from Washington, Liberia, Macedonia, the Cook Islands, Mongolia, and Chile who believe end results depend upon how we begin.B-15CCFeb 22, 2015
- 9. Unfair GameZambia and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) represent two divergent strategies on environmentalism. Meet people from both countries and learn of the successes, failures, and sacrifices they experienced seeking environmental justice.B-15CCMar 1, 2015
The New Environmentalists
20151 season9 episodesReturning Series
The New Environmentalists share a common goal - safeguarding Earth's natural resources from exploitation and pollution, while fighting for justice worldwide. The activists in this series are recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Maturity rating
B-15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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