Guatemala's third largest export after raw sugar and bananas is coffee. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short

Guatemala's third largest export after raw sugar and bananas is coffee. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email [email protected] to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta The plant thrives in a narrow climate range at a certain elevation on the country's mountainous slopes. Changing rainfall, rising temperature, and a fungus called “coffee rust” is affecting the crop and the livelihoods of indigenous farmers in the region. However, scientists think they've found a way to ensure climate models are correct, which might help these farmers adapt. Filmmaker Mari Cleven interviews Diego Pons and Kevin Anchukaitis about their research in this informative short. About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Climate Research Offers Coffee Farmers Hope For Their Crops | Short Film Showcase https://youtu.be/GT-JhME-xXw National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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Do you know the origin of the clothes your wear, "The shirt on your back, the shoes on your feet? Babs Behan shines a spotlight on the history of chemical dyes that are used in today’s textile

Do you know the origin of the clothes your wear, "The shirt on your back, the shoes on your feet? Babs Behan shines a spotlight on the history of chemical dyes that are used in today’s textile industry. She reminds us that “our skin is as alive as the Earth itself” and that we must start to think different about what “we put on our skin and our Earth”. Has is always been like this? Have we forgotten what it means to be with and be in nature? Babs talks of the history of herbal dyes. From the Witch trials to a lab explosion, Babs shares her understanding of how we entered “a chemical era” of highly toxic, brightly coloured fashion. Babs will challenge us to “make getting dressed in the morning an act of activism.” Babs Behan is a Natural Dyer and "Soil-to-Soil" Textile specialist. Author of bestselling natural dye book, "Botanical Inks" (Quadrille Books, 2018) and Founder of Botanical Inks Natural Dye House, based in Bristol, England: Creating naturally dyed clothing, accessories and textiles with traditional plant colours, natural fibres and non-toxic processes. Babs launched Bristol Cloth in 2014 as a solution to the destructive textile industry & lost local fabric production systems. Bristol cloth is a re-localised + circular textile system using regenerative farming, heritage natural dyes and artisan craftsmanship, all based within British shores, which actively restore local natural environments, provide high animal welfare, championing and sustaining local culture and economy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Join world-renowned researcher Dr. Alberto Burquez for a free presentation on giant columnar cacti, including Arizona's iconic saguaros. There are over 100 species of columnar cacti found throughout

Join world-renowned researcher Dr. Alberto Burquez for a free presentation on giant columnar cacti, including Arizona's iconic saguaros. There are over 100 species of columnar cacti found throughout Central and South America, the largest and greatest variety of which are found in Mexico. Just three species grow natively as far north as Arizona – organ pipe cacti, senitas, and of course, the beloved saguaros. In this presentation, columnar cactus ecologist Dr. Alberto Burquez will detail his research on the evolutionary history and ecology of these massive charismatic plants, with special focus on the saguaros. He will explain their adaptations to life in the Sonoran Desert, their taxonomic relationships, how their range has changed over time, and the effects climate change will have on them. Alberto Búrquez, Ph.D., is a researcher at the Instituto de Ecología at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. He is a co-author (with David Yetman) of The Saguaro Cactus: A Natural History and Mexico’s Valleys of Cuicatlán and Tehuacán: From Deserts to Clouds. His scientific papers on ecology, evolutionary biology, and ethnoecology have been cited over 8,000 times. His current work focuses on population ecology and genetics of columnar cacti, plant-animal relationships, biogeography, ecology of invasion by plants, and land-use change in the Sonoran Desert and the tropical deciduous forests of the Pacific coast of Mexico. ✿Website: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/ ✿Events: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/e... ✿Donate: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/d... ✿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhistoryinstitute/ ✿Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHistoryInstitute/

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Back in the early days of the Ecology Action Center in the 1970’s and 1980’s, when the organization was known as Operation Recycle, profits from recycling drives were utilized for tree planting

Back in the early days of the Ecology Action Center in the 1970’s and 1980’s, when the organization was known as Operation Recycle, profits from recycling drives were utilized for tree planting efforts at Comlara Park on Evergreen Lake. Those trees are now the wonderful woods that surround much of the lake. Trees provide natural beauty for all to enjoy year-round. From the first buds of spring, to the beautiful fall colors, to the promise for the future of winter’s bare branches, trees enrich our lives. https://ecologyactioncenter.org/climate/tree-corps/ Myra Gordon, Executive Director of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Myra Gordon enjoyed a wide variety of careers during her working life. Starting out as a Girl Scout Professional in St. Louis and later for Centrillio Council of Girl Scouts here, she went on to work first as a volunteer and then as Executive Director for Operation Recycle when it was McLean County’s full time recycling center. After graduate school at Illinois State, Myra enjoyed a career at State Farm, retiring in 2006. Beginning in 2007, Myra enjoyed a bonus career as the Executive Director of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. She continues to work as a volunteer for a number of non-profit organizations, including the Ecology Action Center and the Immigration Project. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In his early twenties, Bryce Jones witnessed first hand the innovation of deforestation technology, while methods of tree planting remained stagnant. After studying biology and starting a solar

In his early twenties, Bryce Jones witnessed first hand the innovation of deforestation technology, while methods of tree planting remained stagnant. After studying biology and starting a solar consulting company, Bryce wanted a project with maximum impact on the climate crisis. Today, Bryce Jones talks to us about how he founded Flash Forest with the goal of creating a practical and scalable means of accelerating the rate of global reforestation. In his early twenties, Bryce Jones witnessed first hand the innovation of deforestation technology, while methods of tree planting remained stagnant. After studying biology and starting a solar consulting company, Bryce wanted a project with maximum impact on the climate crisis. He founded Flash Forest with the goal of creating a practical and scalable means of accelerating the rate of global reforestation. Flash Forest is Canada’s first drone reforestation company created with the goal to maximize carbon sequestration and restore ecosystems across the planet. Bryce's vision is to plant 1 billion trees by 2028 and not stop there. Bryce is CEO of Flash Forest and resides in Toronto, Ontario. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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We are living in a time of extreme polarization socially, politically, and religiously. Communities need to be healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually to function effectively and meet the

We are living in a time of extreme polarization socially, politically, and religiously. Communities need to be healthy physically, emotionally, and spiritually to function effectively and meet the needs of others. By utilizing community empowerment and development principles through agriculture we can help communities become more sustainable. Buddy Walker felt a call to international missions at age 16 and made his first short-term mission trip to Mexico at age 19. He graduated from the Spanish Language School of Guadalajara, Mexico and received his theological training from the El Calvario International Bible College in Guatemala, C.A. He has served with numerous international disaster relief efforts, coordinated international mission teams and developed broad based partnerships for advocating sustainable community development with local government, churches, business leaders, educators and non-profit organizations. Buddy later began working with an agricultural consulting firm and received training in soil science and plant nutrition. He built and operated a wholesale nursery and has developed three micro-intensive farms and a community garden project. In 2012, Buddy started the Empower School & Farm, a residential educational and apprenticeship program located in Umatilla, Florida, which provides training in Christian discipleship, micro-enterprise, sustainable agriculture, community development and world missions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Will Falling Oil Prices Kill Wind and Solar Power? Dr. Steven Chu who served as the U.S. Secretary of Energy from January 21, 2009, to April 22, 2013.

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Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North America’s most remarkable reptiles. First, Jeff visits Florida to explore how a nuclear power plant is helping provide needed habitat for the

Join host Jeff Corwin on an exploration of North America’s most remarkable reptiles. First, Jeff visits Florida to explore how a nuclear power plant is helping provide needed habitat for the American crocodile. Next, Jeff uncovers the slithering secrets of the Eastern indigo snake, the largest non-venomous snake on the continent. Later, Jeff travels to the marshy shores of Massachusetts to help conservationists save a species of turtle that’s captured the affection of an entire community. Video Transcript: Jeff Corwin: Today on Wildlife Nation... Jeff Corwin: You're going back home. Elizabeth Fleming: Absolutely. Jeff Corwin: We're exploring Florida to see some remarkable reptiles... Jeff Corwin: What? Speaker: Over there, over there. Jeff Corwin: I don't even think it sees us. Jeff Corwin: We'll help the conservation efforts of South Florida's great apex reptilian predator... Speaker: So we know  if there's more crocodiles that the rest of the ecosystem is doing well. Jeff Corwin: You'll discover the largest non-venomous snake in North America. Jeff Corwin: It's got that smile that only an indigo could give you. Those beautiful eyes. Jeff Corwin: And we'll release a precious loggerhead sea turtle back to the wild where she belongs. Jeff Corwin: Whitney does it ever get old? Whitney: It never gets old. Jeff Corwin: I'm Jeff Corwin, and I've teamed up with Defenders of Wildlife to celebrate the awesome  creatures of North America and the dedicated conservationists working to protect them. And you're invited to join the adventure. This is Wildlife Nation.

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Ecological restoration – the process of assisting in the recovery of damaged habitats – is hard, and many researchers are trying to find technologies that enhance restoration outcomes.

Ecological restoration – the process of assisting in the recovery of damaged habitats – is hard, and many researchers are trying to find technologies that enhance restoration outcomes. While these efforts are laudable, many of the most helpful current technologies are expensive and difficult for most people to use. Fortunately, there are lots of low-tech options that require minimal funding and technological expertise, and that have been used by land managers for decades. In this talk, restoration ecologist and UA professor Dr. Elise Gornish will share these cheap and easy “old school” techniques – from seed balls to rock lunas – for restoring disturbed ecosystems. Dr. Elise Gornish is a Cooperative Extension Specialist in Ecological Restoration at the University of Arizona. Her research and outreach program focuses on identifying strategies for successful restoration in arid land systems and integration of restoration approaches into weed management. In addition to vegetation management, Dr. Gornish is passionate about STEM inclusion and is the Director of UA GALS (Girls on Outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science). This new program focuses on providing science learning and leadership opportunities to traditionally underserved female high school students through backcountry programming. Subscribe to the Natural History Institute's YouTube channel for more talks, webinars, and videos! For upcoming events or to sign up for our mailing list: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/events

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Trees provide much-needed shade for urban Americans on a hot day, but not everyone gets to enjoy it. New research illuminates how decades of U.S. housing policy created cities where prosperous, white

Trees provide much-needed shade for urban Americans on a hot day, but not everyone gets to enjoy it. New research illuminates how decades of U.S. housing policy created cities where prosperous, white neighborhoods are more likely to be lush, and low-income communities of color have little respite from the sun. National Geographic writer Alejandra Borunda explains how activists are trying to make Los Angeles greener and healthier for everyone, and why the solution isn’t just to plant more trees. Photography by: Elliot Ross, Nat Geo Image Collection ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe You can also listen to the Overheard at National Geographic podcast on these platforms: ➡ https://bit.ly/OverheardOnApple ➡ Spotify: https://bit.ly/OverheardOnSpotify ➡ Stitcher: https://bit.ly/OverheardOnStitcher ➡ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/OverheardOnGoogle ➡ iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/OverheardOniHeart ➡ Castbox: https://bit.ly/OverheardOnCastbox Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo Tenor: http://on.natgeo.com/31b3Koc About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Cooling Cities By Throwing Shade | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic https://youtu.be/jtog5CdvKRE National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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