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Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44

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Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.

The Freshwater Paradox

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Even though less than 1% of Earth's water is freshwater, it's the home for 50% of fish species. This is the Freshwater Paradox.

The Freshwater Paradox

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Even though less than 1% of Earth's water is freshwater, it's the home for 50% of fish species. This is the Freshwater Paradox.

Recycling For Kids

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This video is all about helping kids learn about recycling.

Is Soil Alive?

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Soil doesn't seem like it's "alive", yet it functions like a living thing in lots of key ways.

Protecting the Okavango Ecosystem | National Geographic

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The Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. But threats of climate change and deforestation upstream are risking its delicate balance.

Keeping An Eye On Ocean Garbage...From Space!

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ESA is exploring how satellites can help detect and reduce plastic pollution in the ocean.

Why Is Biodiversity Important?

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David Attenborough explains why biodiversity is so important to humans.

The Communities of the Okavango Delta | National Geographic

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Safeguarding the Okavango River Basin means empowering the communities that rely on the river system for water and other resources.

Why do your jeans wear out so quickly?

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Trace the life cycle of a pair of denim jeans, and discover the labor and environmental costs of this fashion staple.

Recycling Fashion

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Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. But a small town in Italy called Prato has built its fortune on transforming old scraps into new clothes, particularly knitwear and wool.

Why The Ocean Needs Salt (But Has None)

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Our oceans don’t technically contain salt, but the ions salt is made of play a critical role in planet-wide processes that make the Earth habitable.

Where will you be able to live in 20 years? - Carol Farbotko and Ingrid Boas

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Explore how coastal communities are impacted by climate change and how they’re adapting to rising sea levels and extreme weather.

Can YOU Fix Climate Change?

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This video was supported by Gates Notes, the personal blog of Bill Gates, where he writes about global health, climate change, and more.

The Rain Shadow Effect

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Here’s how mountains control the weather.

How do wind turbines work?

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Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.

Whatever happened to acid rain? - Joseph Goffman

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Discover what causes acid rain, and how scientists were able to largely eliminate this major environmental threat.

What’s the best fuel for your car?

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Dig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.

How much land does it take to power the world?

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Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.

What if the World turned to Gold? - The Gold Apocalypse

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The Map of Evolution and other sciency posters, researched and designed with love, are now available on the kurzgesagt shop.

How much electricity does it take to power the world?

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Discover how much electricity humanity uses, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our energy supply in the future.