influence on nature

Essays written by authorities in a variety of fields examine the interrelated issues surrounding tropical deforestation and offer strategies for slowing the destruction of rain forests.

Describes the various kinds of pollution and what is being done to protect the natural environment.

An historical survey of the impact of man on his environment over the centuries.

Tells the story of a lonely man in southeastern France whose lifetime work is the planting of one hundred acorns.

Explores the question of what in the less than two percent of genes has made humans different from apes.

A 10-part video series presents a fascinating and fun look at the most important environmental issues of our time. Included are actual field experiments and environmental projects, nature footage, plus interviews with leading experts in each field. Graphics illustrate otherwise hard-to-grasp environmental phenomena.

Examination of the attitudes that have underlain the European settlement of America.

Excerpts and reviews provide a literary review of environmental literature of the last two decades.

Gives a social and historical view of humanity's effect on the landscape, both now and in the future.