The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 5 of a Multi-part Series24:47The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 5 of a Multi-part SeriesAccording to the World Resources Institute, the combined effects of population growth, climate change, and freshwater contamination are putting significant stress on aquifers. The United Nations forecasts that Egypt will encounter severe water shortages by 2025. Additionally, a recent study suggests that Australia could face ‘megadroughts’ lasting for more than 20 years in the future. April 2024 wPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-10-21 252 Views18396p720p1080p2024-10-21Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 6 of a Multi-part Series26:49Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 6 of a Multi-part Series“The heat has caused the deaths of at least 125 people in Mexico so far this year.” In June 2024, extreme heat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, wreaked havoc during the sacred Islamic Hajj pilgrimage. “Temperatures at the great mosque have exceeded 50 (degrees) Celsius this week. The figures are hard to confirm, but it’s feared that hundreds of people may have died as a result.” Hotter air can hold more moPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-10-07 464 Views22396p720p1080p2024-10-07Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 5 of a Multi-part Series25:19Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 5 of a Multi-part SeriesHumanity has entered dangerous new territory. The unprecedented heat has helped fuel disasters around the world. And still, temperatures continue to rise. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that July 2024 was the hottest ever recorded and was the 14th consecutive month in which a global heat record had been set. In June 2024, an immense heat dome covered most oPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-09-16 533 Views25396p720p1080p2024-09-16Planet Earth: Our Loving Home The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series18:08The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesLake Chad, once one of Africa’s largest freshwater lakes, was equivalent in size to El Salvador, Israel, or Massachusetts. However, due to a warming climate, decreasing rainfall, and increasing demands from a growing population, Lake Chad has been shrinking dramatically over the last several decades. It’s estimated to have lost about 92 percent of its original size. As of April 2024, Cameroon, ChaPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-09-09 610 Views25396p720p1080p2024-09-09Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series29:19Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesIn early 2024, for the first time in recorded history, the average global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, an event that was not supposed to happen for years. It was actually anticipated that this important threshold would only be reached in the next few years or the next decade. Rising global temperatures are causing more frequent and intense storms, droughts,Planet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-09-02 881 Views54396p720p1080p2024-09-02Planet Earth: Our Loving Home The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series25:13The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesCivilization’s ancient lifelines, the rivers, are vanishing rapidly. Climate change poses dire consequences for these freshwater sources, impacting trade, transportation, and ecosystems. As global temperatures rise, evaporation and shifting weather patterns lead to reduced river water levels. The UN reports that human activity has significantly altered or depleted two-thirds of the world’s longestPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-08-19 722 Views27396p720p1080p2024-08-19Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series24:11Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesIn recent months, there have been several outbreaks of salmonella. Although symptoms vary, salmonella infections can be fatal. Such was the case in Canada in late 2023. In this salmonella outbreak, 190 people were infected, 68 were hospitalized, and nine people died. In early 2024, salmonella again broke out across the US. The CDC is expanding its warning about the risk of salmonella in charcuteriPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-08-05 885 Views30396p720p1080p2024-08-05Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series26:21Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesAccording to a map provided by the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative, several of the world’s developing nations are among the least polluting yet the most susceptible to climate-related risks. In Kenya alone, the death toll reached at least 154 people, with nearly half a million displaced. East Africa is grappling with its most severe drought in years, affecting approximately 40 million peopPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-07-22 964 Views27396p720p1080p2024-07-22Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series19:46Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesThe world is going through an outbreak of bird flu. It began in October 2021. Close to 153 million birds have been culled in the past two years alone. That’s right, Japan has killed over 17 million chickens this season. The virus can lead to severe pneumonia, so it’s very important to handle dead chickens infected with avian influenza with care. Japan has 26 prefectures or provinces. Bird flu hasPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-07-15 1091 Views30396p720p1080p2024-07-15Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series21:57Animal-People Meat Consumption Fueling the Next Zoonotic Pandemic, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesFrom 2020-2024, more than 700 million people were infected with COVID-19 and more than seven million died. More than 200 zoonotic diseases are known to exist, and virtually all the epidemics and pandemics in the last century have been zoonotic. According to the World Economic Forum, zoonoses are responsible for approximately 2.5 billion cases of human illness and 2.7 million human deaths worldwidePlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-07-08 1260 Views38396p720p1080p2024-07-08Planet Earth: Our Loving Home No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 2 of 217:11No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 2 of 2Many solutions and innovations are being developed or implemented to improve the efficiency and sustainability of air conditioning. One is to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the synthetic chemicals used as refrigerants in most air conditioners today. Another solution is to improve the design and maintenance of air conditioners to make them more energy-efficient and less prone to leaks. A thirPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-07-01 1227 Views38396p720p1080p2024-07-01Planet Earth: Our Loving Home No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 1 of 216:49No Sweat: How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning and Reducing Environmental Footprint, Part 1 of 2On today’s show, we’ll reveal the hidden costs of air conditioning and how it affects the climate and ecosystem. Remember, each one of us has the power to make a difference. Join us as we find out how air conditioning affects the planet and how we can change the situation for the better.Air conditioning can make us feel comfortable and productive when the weather is hot and humid. But it alPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-06-24 1485 Views38396p720p1080p2024-06-24Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 4 of a Multi-part Series22:49Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 4 of a Multi-part SeriesAccording to a United Nations report, one of every eight plant or animal-people species on Earth faces extinction. In addition, the rate at which species are disappearing is the highest in human history. “Facing multiple threats, including habitat loss, disease, and climate change, amphibians are the most threatened group of vertebrates in the world.” “As per the IUCN report, 41% of amphibians arePlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-06-17 1116 Views32396p720p1080p2024-06-17Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series22:02Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesA comprehensive study by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), a Shining World Compassion Award recipient, called the Living Planet Report 2022 confirms the rapid decline of Earth’s animal-people species. The results were alarming. The scientists discovered that an average population decline of 69% in all species occurred during the last half-century.Elizabeth Mrema, the Deputy Executive DirectorPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-06-10 1180 Views38396p720p1080p2024-06-10Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series28:13Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesCyclone Freddy wreaked havoc across Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Zimbabwe, with Malawi being the most severely affected. Massive flooding and landslides in Malawi resulted in the tragic loss of over 1,200 lives, affecting more than 2.2 million people and displacing more than 659,000. This catastrophe ranks among the world’s costliest climate disasters of 2023. Southern Madagascar has alwaysPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-06-03 1372 Views29396p720p1080p2024-06-03Planet Earth: Our Loving Home The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series28:15The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesThe Amazon region has been hit by a record drought, causing waterways to dry up and impacting the lives of millions of people. But a study released this week found that human activities such as deforestation, cattle ranching and corporate farming have played a pivotal role in reducing the Earth’s capacity to retain water. Scientists cite the unprecedented death of river dolphins to make their casePlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-05-27 1428 Views29396p720p1080p2024-05-27Planet Earth: Our Loving Home The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series27:34The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesGroundwater depletion is a pressing global concern, with hotspots existing in all continents. Countries such as the USA, Mexico, Iran, Chile, Spain, and China face substantial risks due to their heavy reliance on irrigated agriculture supported by rapidly dwindling aquifers, both domestically and through imports. In the United States, California is experiencing some of the world’s most rapid decliPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-05-20 1423 Views31396p720p1080p2024-05-20Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series25:40Ecosystem Calamity: Climate Change and Pollution Threaten Biodiversity and Wildlife, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesClimate change is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous threats to biodiversity and wildlife on our planet. By the end of 2023, the ocean temperature had risen to its highest level in recorded history. And this year has seen a record melt, leading to a catastrophic loss of chicks. Scientists reported that, out of the 66 penguin-people colonies across the continent, 19 failed to breed either pPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-05-13 1167 Views24396p720p1080p2024-05-13Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series25:06Climate in Crisis: Mother Nature’s Urgent Warnings and Escalating Disasters, Part 3 of a Multi-part SeriesDuring January 2024, the United States reported several crippling and unprecedented weather incidents. Tornadoes, ice, snow. One of the USA’s most surprising weather events was an extreme cold front that swept across the nation in mid-January. About 150 million US residents were under a wind chill warning or advisory for dangerous cold and wind. The storm killed dozens of people throughout the US,Planet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-05-06 1298 Views27396p720p1080p2024-05-06Planet Earth: Our Loving Home Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series31:17Climate Change Vulnerability in Developing Countries, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesStudies have shown that despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions, developing countries are especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming, often leading to humanitarian crises. His Excellency António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, noted that Somalia is one of the victims of climate change. “Somalia contributes 0.003% of the emissions that cause climate chPlanet Earth: Our Loving Home2024-04-29 1322 Views33396p720p1080p2024-04-29Planet Earth: Our Loving Home