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We Are Where We Live

Season 4 Episode 1
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For the Love of the Land

For the Love of the Land

Season 4 Episode 2
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Fighting for Air

Fighting for Air

Season 4 Episode 3
26:47
A miner emerges from an abandoned mine in South Africa carrying a heavy sack of coal on his back. | Courtesy of of Thomson Reuters Foundation

Coal Mining in South Africa

Season 3 Episode 2
26:39
A member of a military operation to crack down on illegal gold mining in Peru. | Max Baring/Thomson Reuters Foundation

The Price of Gold in Peru

Season 3 Episode 3
26:40
Aerial image of island off Louisiana coast. | Nicky Milne/Thomson Reuters Foundation

Sea Level Rising - Living With Water

Season 1 Episode 1
25:30
The border gate on the Tijuana, Mexico side of Friendship Park. | KCET

Climate Migration

Season 1 Episode 2
25:58
Aerial image of urban density in Freetown, Sierra Leone. | Nicky Milne/Thomson Reuters Foundation

City Planning

Season 1 Episode 3
25:26
Canal along agricultural field near Los Baños, California. | Carla Pineda

Adaptation to Global Water Shortages

Season 1 Episode 4
25:44
A woman cleans her pen at a sea cucumber reserve in Madagascar. | Nicky Milne/Thomson Reuters Foundation

Future of Food

Season 1 Episode 5
25:44
P-22 | Earth Focus

Urban Habitat

Season 1 Episode 106
24:28
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Earth Focus

Vanishing Coral

“Vanishing Coral” presents the personal story of scientists and naturalists who are working with local communities to protect coral reefs that are being destroyed by warming seas, pollution, and destructive fishing practices. Featured in the documentary is the President of the Biosphere 2 Foundation Abigail Alling, marine biologist and coral expert Phil Dustan, captain of the Mir research sailing vessel Mark Van Thillo, and Nono Suparno, a leading conservationist in Bali.

“Vanishing Coral” comes during a pivotal time when coral reef populations are declining at a rapid pace. In 2016, a warm spell attributed to climate change caused bleaching of one-third of the Great Barrier Reef along the eastern coast of Australia that is 5,000 to 10,000 years old. Reefs in the Florida Keys have declined by 80 percent over the past three decades and scientists warn that all Caribbean coral could disappear in the next 20 years. One of the most diverse and complex ecosystems on the planet, the coral reefs provide livelihoods, food and important shoreline protection in many regions. Though they make up less than 1 percent of the oceans, reefs are home to 25 percent of fish and other marine life.

Funding for this program was provided by the Orange County Community Foundation and individual donors. “Vanishing Coral” was produced and directed by Stephen Olsson, CEM Productions.The "Earth Focus" series was created by Raisa Scriabine.

For action resources and to learn more about the issues, visit our special CORAL pages, and these articles:

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Fighting for Air
26:47
Everyday people are standing up against the e-commerce giants polluting the Inland Empire.
For the Love of the Land
56:40
Climate change takes a toll on mental health in rural areas.
We Are Where We Live
56:41
Stories of patients and doctors reveal the environmental determinants of health in South Gate, CA.
A miner emerges from an abandoned mine in South Africa carrying a heavy sack of coal on his back. | Courtesy of of Thomson Reuters Foundation
26:39
South Africa faces a stark reality as the continent’s largest greenhouse gas emitter.
EARTH FOCUS “The Youth Climate Movement Around the World” features Alexandria Villaseñor from Paradise, California. Image courtesy of Thomson Reuters Foundation.
26:39
In-depth profiles of four young environmentalists: Alexandria Villaseñor in California, Carl Smith in Alaska, Ayakha Melithafa in South Africa and Litokne Kabua in the Marshall Islands.
Dying Oceans: Abalone Restoration In California
26:40
Dairy in California | Photo by Artifact for Earth Focus
26:40
The realities of milk production are forcing dairy communities across the globe to rethink the dairy production process.
P-22 | Earth Focus
24:28
Los Angeles is one of the biggest biodiversity hotspots in the world, despite its smog, urban sprawl and snarling freeways.
A woman cleans her pen at a sea cucumber reserve in Madagascar. | Nicky Milne/Thomson Reuters Foundation
25:44
Communities and innovators all over the world are creating new sustainable food sources that are resilient to climate change and growing populations.
Canal along agricultural field near Los Baños, California. | Carla Pineda
25:44
Anticipating future water needs, two regions on opposite sides of the world turn to technology for answers.
Aerial image of urban density in Freetown, Sierra Leone. | Nicky Milne/Thomson Reuters Foundation
25:26
Two cities, San Francisco and Freetown, brace for climate change using vastly different methodologies.
The border gate on the Tijuana, Mexico side of Friendship Park. | KCET
25:58
Droughts and floods are driving many people away from their rural, farming communities into big cities.
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