KCPT honors Earth Day April 2011 with programming that explores and celebrates the environmental movement toward greater sustainability with topics focused on water conservation, planting and growing, nature, recycling and more.
An operators’ manual helps keep your car or computer running at peak performance. Earth science can do the same for the planet. In EARTH: THE OPERATORS’ MANUAL join geologist Richard Alley as he travels the world, from New Zealand to China, Brazil, Spain and Morocco with stops in New Orleans, Texas and military bases in California. This accurate, understandable and upbeat report on the interconnected stories of humans and fossil fuels, Earth’s climate history and our future energy options will leave you amazed at the beauty and bounty of the planet, inspired by human ingenuity, and optimistic about the future.
Watch Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 9pm.
In recognition of Earth Day, this eco-friendly marathon will show us how trees beautify our surroundings. Prepare green leafy vegetables and build garden structures that are beneficial to the earth. Premiere gardener P. Allen Smith, chef Christina Pirello and others will show you how to go green.
#101 Beyond the Light Switch begins by laying out the challenges and considering the tradeoff of carbon capture and storage, hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, and the possibility of a nuclear renaissance. Hosted by Scientific American’s David Biello, Beyond the Light Switch adds a much needed balanced perspective to a national energy debate that will surely become more heated and more critical that anything since healthcare.
#102 In episode two, Beyond the Light Switch takes a closer look at the nuclear industry, examines the growth of renewable resources, and asks the tough questions about the state of our power grid. Traveling across the nation, David Biello finds out what it’s going to take in order to achieve the goals and create the jobs that are needed to secure the nation’s energy future.
The Greenest Building promotes the environmental benefits of rehabilitating existing buildings instead of constructing new ones (and describing possible environmental consequences of not doing so). Interviewees include architect Jean Carroon; economist and preservationist Donovan Rypkema; and Portland, Ore., building consultant Ralph DiNola.
An operators’ manual helps keep your car or computer running at peak performance. Earth science can do the same for the planet. In EARTH: THE OPERATORS’ MANUAL, premiering on PBS at 10pm on Sunday April 10th during Earth Month 2011, join geologist Richard Alley as he travels the world, from New Zealand to China, Brazil, Spain and Morocco with stops in New Orleans, Texas and military bases in California. This accurate, understandable and upbeat report on the interconnected stories of humans and fossil fuels, Earth’s climate history and our future energy options will leave you amazed at the beauty and bounty of the planet, inspired by human ingenuity, and optimistic about the future.
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In the first episode, “Marvel of Nature” (Prehistory – 1848), photo-realistic animation illustrates the formation of the Bay following the last Ice Age. This hour introduces the first inhabitants along the Bay’s shores, including Native Peoples along with flora and fauna, and continues through European exploration and settlement, including Spanish, Russian and ultimately, American influences that dramatically altered the region.
Nearly a century after his death, John Muir is remembered and revered as the father of the environmental movement and the founder of the Sierra Club. It was this Scottish American who believed that it was our responsibility as citizens to protect our natural surroundings. And, by example and by passion, he taught us how to care for our wilderness treasures. Through his tireless advocacy and his writings, he almost single-handedly preserved the Yosemite Valley of California and was the force behind the creation of the National Park Service. Filmed throughout the majestic landscapes in which Muir traveled, this documentary places our nation’s most important wilderness assets in a cultural and social context. Muir’s story could not be a timelier reminder of America’s unique and, ultimately, threatened eco-systems.
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New eco-focused episodes and classic favorites air April 18-22, 2011. The celebration features new and favorite episodes encouraging children to care for and respect the environment. Families can view brand new eco-friendly episodes on-air from SID THE SCIENCE KID, CURIOUS GEORGE, MARTHA SPEAKS, WILD KRATTS, and ARTHUR, while learning about recycling, habitats, alternative energy and more. In addition, favorite Earth-focused episodes from SUPER WHY!, WORDGIRL, and more will also be airing throughout the week.
The “Share the Earth” celebration continues online for both kids and parents. PBSPARENTS.org will feature a special “Simple Ways to Protect the Earth” page with new ideas for activities parents can do with their kids in celebration of Earth Day, such as gardening and craft ideas. An Earth Day channel on both PBSKIDS.org/video and PBSKIDSGO.org/video will feature Earth-themed episodes from favorite shows such as THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! and WORDGIRL from April 15 through 22. In addition, a new web exclusive episode of DESIGN SQUAD NATION, “Sustainable South Bronx,” will run on PBSKIDSGO.org, along with accompanying eco activity ideas for kids.
Following is a listing of the episodes airing the week of April 18-22.
SID THE SCIENCE KID
MARTHA SPEAKS
WILD KRATTS
ARTHUR
CURIOUS GEORGE
SUPER WHY!
CYBERCHASE
ANGELINA BALLERINA THE NEXT STEPS
WORDGIRL
MAYA & MIGUEL
THE ELECTRIC COMPANY
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG
BARNEY & FRIENDS
