The Water Planet: Earth Without Water, An
From its likely role in the formation of life, to its impact on global climate, the world ocean has shaped planet Earth to an extent that is almost impossible to overstate. Perhaps the best way to fully grasp the enormity of the ocean's impact is to...
Subject: water
Transcript: summer would be about 125 to 135 fahrenheit degrees, Because we would lack that moderating ability of water To maintain its normal temperature, To ease
The Water Planet: Origin of Life on Earth
There is no definitive evidence that proves beyond a doubt where water originated. But wherever it came from, water did eventually cover more than
Subject: water
Transcript: [narrator:] however it got here, water would eventually cover more than two-thirds of earth's surface. the implications, not only for the planet
The Water Planet: Early Earth
At one time, Earth was a very different planet than it is today. Its atmosphere, in particular, bore very little resemblance to the one that we depend on for the air we breathe. It probably consisted primarily of carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas.
Subject: water
Transcript: something of enormous importance-- namely, water. Water is made of h2o, and the hydrogen was formed probably Very close to the origin of the universe at some
Its in the Water: Water's Chemical Structure
Water's unique chemical structure gives it much higher freezing and boiling points than would otherwise be the case. This has a great deal to do with
Subject: water
Transcript: Water is an unusual molecule. It's bent. It's got a hydrogen here and oxygen here. And there's 105 degrees between those. And that tends to make it
Water Quality
Explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau talks about water quality, noting that it is a relative term. He also likens water to soup, in
Subject: water
Transcript: The quality of water is all relative. Water is like a soup. It's made out of all kinds of stuff. If we were to look into what we call clean water, We
Waste and Other Threats to Oceans and Marine Life
Explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau talks about the adverse effects of waste, heavy metals and other chemicals on the ocean and marine life.
Subject: water
Transcript: The concept of waste water is already a mistake Right at the beginning. Everything thing nature is and should be a resource. If you look at how a
Water Pollution and Industrial Nations
Explorer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau compares the relative impact of Third World nations and industrial nations on the marine environment.
Subject: water
Transcript: I think the use of or the misuse of water by third world Countries the overlapping countries Is minimal, is not the real issue. The real issue is the
Trees and Other Critical Resources
Former Sierra Club president David Brower talks about the value of critical resources, including trees, soil, water and rapidly disappearing species.
Subject: fresh water
Transcript: have it then not, and then i like to drink water And the trees wherever they are do an awful lot of good things For the quality and quantity of water