During a time of globally heightened debate, Journalist Phelim McAleer travels across the U.S. and Europe to speak with scientists and Americans living in fracking areas, in order to uncover the science behind the process and to determine its true consequences. Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," refers to the process of drilling down into rock and using pressurized fluids to extract energy sources such as natural gas and petroleum. Supporters of...

When used in the right way, trees and shrubs can perform a variety of useful functions. Learn how to tap into the power of this living framework to help you conserve energy, manage storm water, reduce pollution, create privacy, and mark your property lines - all while providing a rich, visually interesting landscape.

Pruning is an important part of keeping young trees beautiful and healthy. View many live demonstrations of this essential (and often overlooked) gardening task. By the end of this lecture, you will know the tools, timing, techniques and tips for effective tree pruning for all times of the year.

Visit a small-space garden and investigate methods for solving common planting problems for stubborn areas such as deck edges, patios, and the spaces around air conditioners and gas meters. Find out some of the best choices for poorly lit areas, learn how to dodge common watering mistakes, and more - grounded in the basic science behind how light, water, and microclimates affect a garden.

This episode of the Green Interview features Antonio Oposa Jr., one of Asia’s pioneering activist lawyers in the arena of environmental law. Hailing from the Philippines, Oposa is best known the David and Goliath battles he’s waged against its government. With flawless legal maneuvering, he has effectively managed to protect forest and marine areas in his native country and is probably best known for establishing the principle of inter-generational...

This episode of the Green Interview features Thomas Linzey and Mari Margil of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), a non-profit, public interest law firm providing free and affordable legal services for communities facing threats to their local environment. CELDF has assisted more than 110 local governments, as well as the governments of Nepal, India, and Ecuador. It was a founding member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of...

What does a sustainable economy look like? Take an in-depth look at the core concepts necessary for an economy that meets people’s material needs while respecting the hierarchy of sustainability and working in service to humanity and nature. Such ideas include a steady state economy and the movement for degrowth..

Buildings and cities have a huge impact on our well-being, sustainability, and ecological footprint. See how architects design green buildings that are regenerative—giving back more energy than they take—by using natural daylight, nontoxic materials, and superior levels of air quality and thermal comfort, all for about the same cost as conventional building..

Discover everything you need to know about soil and how to make it work for your dream garden. You'll learn how soil works, how to improve the soil in your garden space, the benefits of specific soil types, how composting and mulching can strengthen the health of your garden, how and when to fertilize your plants, and - most important - the best way to plant your garden and prepare it for spring.

This episode of the Green Interview features Amy Larkin, an award-winning entrepreneur, environmental activist, and author who works with corporate executives to create more sustainable enterprises. Larkin was the founding director of Greenpeace Solutions. She now has the consulting firm Nature Means Business and she’s the author of the 2013 book Environmental Debt: The Hidden Costs of a Changing Global Economy in which she issues a clarion call...