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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
The Price of Gold in Peru

The Price of Gold in Peru

Season 3 Episode 3
26:40
We Are Where We Live

We Are Where We Live

Season 4 Episode 1
56:41
For the Love of the Land

For the Love of the Land

Season 4 Episode 2
56:40
Fighting for Air

Fighting for Air

Season 4 Episode 3
26:47
Reimagining the Los Angeles River

Reimagining the Los Angeles River

Season 5 Episode 1
26:40
Transforming the Los Angeles River

Transforming the Los Angeles River

Season 5 Episode 2
26:40
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Earth Focus

Building a Future: Lumber Poaching in Oregon and Brazil

Season 2 Episode 3

Wood is found in countless products consumers use every day. In fact, lumber is closely connected to the world’s economy – a country’s lumber imports tend to rise in correlation with gross domestic product. Following groups like Guardians of the Forest, this episode explores lumber poaching in the forests of Brazil and Oregon, where citizens and scientists are working together to combat the illegal lumber trade.

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25:30
Forecasts are dire for Louisiana to experience the second-highest sea level rise in the world. How is the region adapting?
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“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.
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"Earth Focus" looks at three countries on the new fracking frontline: South Africa, Poland, and the UK.
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