Pascal Plisson
Director
Earth from Above (2006)
Season 3
Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the Earth. Each episodes talks about one particular environmental challenge.
Released Oct. 31, 2006
Episode 90 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.ecology, tmdb.nature, tmdb.environmental, tmdb.geography, tmdb.mother-nature, tmdb.sustainability, tmdb.narration + 3 more, imdb.jungle, imdb.ecological-footprint, imdb.environmental-issue
Production Companies: Société Européenne de Production (SEP), RTBF, France 2
Network: France 2
S3E1 - Japan: Consumption, Our Imprint on the Environment
Traveling to Japan, Yann Arthus-Bertrand addresses waste and the overconsumption of food, electronics and other products by wealthy countries. The repercussions of excessive consumption are examined, including its significant -- and perhaps irreversible -- harm to the environment.
Oct. 21, 2009, midnight
S3E2 - The End of Oil
With the world's energy supplies dwindling, host Yann Arthus-Bertrand heads to the most oil-dependent country on Earth: the United States, where he looks at life without oil and the production of alternative energy resources for the future.
Nov. 25, 2009, midnight
S3E3 - Gabon: Plan B
In this installment, the team looks at ways to achieve equilibrium between sustainable development and the growth needed to support 7 billion people.
March 29, 2010, midnight
S3E4 - Heroes of Nature: Bangladesh
Focusing on Bangladesh, this episode looks at people who left their lives behind to work with charities and bring meaningful change to those in need. Through their foundation, Yves and Runa Marre are providing health care to isolated communities in Bangladesh aboard a floating hospital.
June 16, 2010, midnight
S3E5 - The Natural Reserves: Senegal
Yann Arthus-Bertrand travels through Senegal to meet men and women who are dedicating their lives to preserving the environment and aiding Senegal's citizens.
Sept. 8, 2010, midnight
S3E6 - The Hand of Man: Canada
Host Yann Arthus-Bertrand speaks to Prince Charles about forest preservation efforts, and to Temple Grandin, an innovator in the livestock industry. Furthermore he examines environmental problems brought on by Quebec's hydroelectric dams, and meets with an architect whose structures are made of reclaimed materials.
Jan. 5, 2011, midnight
S3E7 - Heroes of Nature: Volcanoes
Study the rebirth of nature that followed the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and visit Indonesia to witness the world's most sulfuric volcano. Yann Arthus-Bertrand also travels to Italy, home to the largest number of active volcanoes in Europe, to discuss the possible results of an eruption.
July 8, 2011, midnight
Network: France 2
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 1350 min.
Released: Oct. 31, 2006
Last Air Date: July 8, 2011, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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