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This Tech Tackles Climate Change (By Spying on You)
Season 1
Episode 5
Smart home technology has great benefits for the environment that can save us money. However, people are often wary of the security risks. The future of smart home tech aims to combat these privacy concerns and create homes that take care of us and the planet.
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6:38
Experts warned about population growth. But now it’s slowing down– is that a bad thing?
7:50
Only 9% of global plastic is recycled. Are plastic-eating creatures the solution?
11:25
We need rare earth metals to power clean energy technology, but they come at a cost.
7:34
Fossil fuel companies lead the push for CO2 removal, but can that stop climate change?
7:39
Deforestation leads to climate change, but the solution isn’t as simple as planting trees.
10:12
Decoding the secret language of animals might help us be better caretakers of this planet.
9:23
As mass surveillance reaches an all time high, some fashion designers are taking a stand.
9:29
Are we on the verge of eliminating infertility?
10:12
Tired of swiping? DNA matchmakers and AI companions could change the way we date.
9:04
If we want to partner with robots, we might want to make them look like us.
9:55
This extinct bird might be the key to restoring the biosphere.
9:48
Scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control – yet.