Journey to Planet Earth
Season 1, Episode 2: The Urban Explosion
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Examines the problems confronting four of the world's mega-cities — New York City, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Shanghai. Teaching Topics include air and water pollution, water shortages, population growth, public transport, urban sprawl and environmental racism.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Rivers of Destiny
Episode 2
The Urban Explosion
Episode 3
Land of Plenty, Land of Want
Episode 4
Seas of Grass
Episode 5
Hot Zones
Episode 6
On the Brink
Episode 7
Future Conditional
Episode 8
State of the Planet
Episode 9
State of the Planet's Wildlife
Episode 10
State of the Ocean's Animals