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Human Footprint
The Watery Price Of Golf Courses & Lawns
Step into the world of manicured lawns and desert golf courses. Turf grass is America's most resource-intensive plant, yet one of its least productive crops. Palm Springs' golf courses, beautiful but thirsty artificial oases, have impressive engineering to keep their area lush and green. Shane Campbell-Staton visits Palm Springs and examines the environmental impact of our fixation on lawns.
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Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
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Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities.
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Shane meets five species that made allies of humans.
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Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans.
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From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s Top Predator: us.
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Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong.