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New York Sun Works Hydroponic Classrooms

Cornell University

In "New York Sun Works Hydroponic Classrooms: Promoting Sustainability Science, Climate Education and Urban Agriculture," watch a 2-hour interview with NY Sun Works Executive Director, Manuela Zamora. Get a peek into several hydroponic labs in New York City schools.

Podcast: Climate Refuge + Property Rights + More

America Adapts Media

In episode 188, "Climate Refuges + Property Rights and Adaptation + NOAA’s Nest Program + More with Dr. Linda Shi", Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Linda Shi, an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University.

[Podcast] The “Bittersweet” Nature of (And Critical Need For) Climate Flooding Buyout Programs

America Adapts Media

In episode 190 of America Adapts, the Natural Resources Defense Council joins the podcast to discuss flooding buyout programs and how climate change will give rise to new demands for these initiatives.

[Documentary] Windshipped

Bullfrog Films

Step aboard the captivating documentary "WINDSHIPPED," which shines a spotlight on the only sail-freight vessel navigating U.S. waters using solely sustainable sources of energy: the mighty power of the wind and vegetable oil.

[Documentary] They Keep Quiet So We Make Noise

Bullfrog Films

Ride along with two activists from the Environmental Protection Agency of Kuala Langat, Malaysia, in search of illegal plastics recycling facilities.

Use a Climate Podcast in Your Classroom!

America Adapts Media

Professors/Teachers, Fall is almost here and it’s time to think about what’s in your semester syllabus!

Sustainable Landfill Design Inspired by Mangroves

A high school student has mimicked the shape of mangroves to build a new landfill design that significantly reduces methane emissions. After testing out this in her backyard with $300, she is now partnering with her local farm and building a large prototype with crowd funds to conduct further trials.

Podcast: The U.S. Department of Defense Adapts to Climate Change

America Adapts Media

In episode 189 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons attended the U.S. Department of Defense Climate Resilience Workshop in St. Louis, Missouri.

Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops

Moving Still Productions, Inc

PBS

"Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops," a series of five short films by Moving Still Productions, detail the effects of various human-derived climate feedback loops, including forests, permafrost, the atmosphere, and the albedo effect.

Narrated by Richard Gere, the films feature twelve renown climate scientists, and are endorsed by the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg.

Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm

America Adapts Media

In episode 188 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Susan Crawford, a law professor at Harvard Law School, who focuses on adaptation and public leadership and is the author of a new book, "Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm."

Podcast: The Fundamentals (And Ethics) Of Architecture and Climate Adaptation

In episode 187 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dena Prastos, founder and CEO of the architectural firm Indigo River. In this episode, we learn the fundamentals of architecture and climate adaptation.

A Crack in the Mountain

Bullfrog Films

This documentary tells the story of the incredible, recently discovered, world's largest cave passage and the opportunity and challenges it presents to the small, impoverished Vietnamese community nearby.

Educational Video: The Life and Times of Jenah

Reef Stakes

This video follows the life of Jenah, the black-spot snapper (Lutjanus fulviflamma). Jenah encounters new ecosystems, meets fellow marine life and faces human-induced threats.

Podcast: Battelle and the Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference – ICR23

America Adapts Media

In episode 185 of America Adapts, we’re highlighting some of the experts and speakers that attended the Innovations in Climate Resilience conference hosted by Battelle.

Host a Screening of WILD LIFE

Picture Motion

Host a classroom or community screening of NatGeo conservation documentary, Wild Life, the latest documentary film from Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo, The Rescue)

Trinidad and Tobago – Keeping History Above Water

America Adapts Media

In podcast episode 184 of America Adapts, we’re headed to Trinidad and Tobago for the Keeping History Above Water conference to hear about the challenges faced by island communities in the face of climate change and the long-term preservation of cultural resources.

Documentary: Ever Green

Bullfrog Films

"EVER GREEN" features the grassroots efforts of the Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN) to retain the ecological diversity of Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, north of Seattle.

Finca Cántaros Environmental Association: A Video Case Study

Cornell University

Finca Cántaros Environmental Association puts environmental education at the core of everything it does, using forest restoration and birds as its two main pillars for engaging the local community.

Granddaughter's Eyes - A Music Video on Climate Action

EMPTY HANDS MUSIC

"Granddaughter's Eyes" is a music video created by Empty Hands Music that invites us to pay close attention to the Earth, love her deeply, and take action to heal her wounds. The song reminds us that every act of attention is an act of reciprocity, generating wonder and joy, and perpetuating the gift.

Podcast: Climate Change and the Legal System

America Adapts Media

America Adapts podcast episode, "Climate Change and the Legal System: Why the U.S. Constitution Needs to Adapt" with Law Professor Mark Nevitt.

Documentary "Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty"

Bullfrog Films

The life and legacy of unsung hero Stewart Udall, one of America's most effective environmentalists in his role as Secretary of the Interior protecting our shared natural heritage and beauty.

Documentary "Horseshoe Crab Moon"

Bullfrog Films

"Horseshoe Crab Moon" looks at the decline of horseshoe crabs and the crash of the red knot that depends on horseshoe crab eggs for sustenance during migration, and suggests possible solutions.

Podcast: Climate Equity Growing Pains with Dr. Eric Chu of UC Davis

America Adapts Media

In episode 180 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Eric Chu. Eric shares the challenges of integrating climate curricula into universities and the functions of the UC Davis Climate Adaptation Research Center. We also discuss the importance of working with university students to determine their professional adaptation work needs.

Restoring Ecological and Human Communities Through Regenerative Stories and Actions

California Academy of Sciences

In this episode of the Environmental Education video blog, Dr. Scott Sampson, the executive director of the California Academy of Sciences, shares his ideas about regenerative stories and five senses that can help people become environmental stewards.