The New Environmentalists | KCET
The New Environmentalists
"The New Environmentalists" share a common goal, safeguarding the Earth’s natural resources from exploitation and pollution. The Emmy Award-winning series narrated by actor/activist Robert Redford features portraits of six passionate and dedicated activists around the globe who have placed themselves squarely in harm’s way to battle intimidating adversaries for environmental justice in their communities. They are the six winners of the San Francisco-based Goldman Environmental Prize, recognizing grassroots environmental activists from around the world.
Upcoming Airdates
Featured
-
environment
Reversing One of World's Largest Environmental Disasters
How a U.S.-based engineer restored the Mesopotamia Marshes Saddam Hussein destroyed
Suggested Shows Overrides
Suggested Shows
-
Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams was one of the most successful architects of his time. But at the height of his career he wasn’t always welcome in the buildings he designed because of his race.
Has Episodes -
Join Huell Howser as he travels the state to share California's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens.
KCET Original Has Episodes -
"Tending Nature" shines a light on the environmental knowledge of indigenous peoples across California by exploring how the state's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia.
KCET Original Has Episodes -
KCET's weekly news documentary series investigates and reports on the issues that affect Southern California, from the economy to the environment.
KCET Original Has Episodes
Popular Videos
-
KCET Original
-
Here in California, we know one of the most famous fault lines is the San Andreas. But there is another zone of instability, known as the Walker Lane, which may present future earthquake worries.
KCET Original -
Parents are willing to spend thousands to get the competitive edge in the college admissions process, but at what cost? Socal Connected takes a revealing look at the high stakes world of the for-profit education consultant business.
KCET Original -
During World War II, three renowned photographers captured scenes from the Japanese incarceration: outsiders Dorothea Lange and Ansel Adams and incarceree Tōyō Miyatake who boldly smuggled in a camera lens to document life from within the camp.
KCET Original -
In this episode, Lost L.A. explores the complicated relationship between the city and its natural environment.
KCET Original
Expiring Soon
-
Huell visits this unique house which was built on a 20 by 20 square foot lot in the heart of Old Town Santa Barbara.
-
The gaiety of St. Kilda's famous Esplanade is marred by the violence of gang warfare and the police who struggle to control it.
-
Huell visits the Watts Towers Arts Center to explore the history of this iconic work by artist Simon Rodia.
-
Huell travels to the Mojave Desert's El Mirage Dry Lake, one of the world's best spots for land sailors.