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Business ethics Conservation of natural resources Economic aspects Environmental geography Human ecology Human geography Environmental aspects Land use Environmental aspects Nature Effect of human beings on Social change Environmental aspects Social ecology Water Environmental aspectsSummary: Having overtaken the U.S. as the world's biggest polluter, China is now responsible for 11 percent of all greenhouse gas production. Can the country reduce its carbon footprint without slowing its unprecedented economic growth? This program shows how that question is playing out in the Chinese construction industry, highlighting the creation and practical application of new homebuilding...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Among the largest, most pristine areas of tropical woodland on the planet, the Congo Basin forests could easily fall prey to shortsighted and exploitative commercial interests. This program looks at sustainable lumber production initiatives taking root in the region, with a focus on cutting-edge forestry management as well as economic growth through increased cooperation between local...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: In India a new generation is enjoying the luxury of air conditioning, not just at home, but in the thousands of commercial buildings that have sprung up in the flourishing economy. With its increased energy needs India is now spewing more greenhouse gases than almost every other country-and yet there still isn't enough electricity to meet the demand. This program examines India's energy...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Wastewater pipes that resist mineral buildup, inspired by seashells. The pulling of water from fog, inspired by Namibian beetles. Product packaging that dissolves on cue, inspired by mussels. In this TEDTalk, Janine Benyus provides heartening examples of ways in which nature is already influencing the systems and products we build. A self-proclaimed nature nerd, Benyus' concept of biomimicry...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: What do we mean when we talk about sustainable communities? How can they be created? This program joins architects, urban planners, civic leaders, business owners, and community residents in three separate localities as they respond to the challenge of building a sustainable community. A number of environmental and urban-planning questions are addressed, including: Is the architecture sound,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010