Green Planet Films

Part of the Earth's Furies series: Anywhere on the planet where there is snow, no mountain is spared. Depending on the type of snow, the weather and the slope, an avalanche can reach incredible...

Part of the Earth's Furies series: Anywhere on the planet where there is snow, no mountain is spared. Depending on the type of snow, the weather and the slope, an avalanche can reach incredible speeds: more than 300km per hour. A small avalanche can exert the same amount of pressure as a cyclone. Researchers and security experts have set up techniques to detect dangerous areas and limit their impact.

A random murder set a small urban city ablaze with anger, fear, and racial divide. The kids perpetrating this crime were 'bored'. This admission catapulted an unlikely group of citizens to stand up...

A random murder set a small urban city ablaze with anger, fear, and racial divide. The kids perpetrating this crime were 'bored'. This admission catapulted an unlikely group of citizens to stand up and take action to heal the hurt of the city by creating the New London Talent Show. This showcase provided a creative outlet for the local youth, to bring unity and heal the division of stereotyping others as 'Those People'. and proved that when you face your biases and come together with your...

Did you know that the U.S. is the #1 trash producing country in the world! Join Joel on this Curiosity Quest to learn what happens to all the trash that doesn't get recycled.

Did you know that the U.S. is the #1 trash producing country in the world! Join Joel on this Curiosity Quest to learn what happens to all the trash that doesn't get recycled.

In these beautifully animated legends, many life and environmental lessons are given. The beauty, bounty, and vulnerability of Mother Earth through the seasons shines in these gentle, fun, and at...

In these beautifully animated legends, many life and environmental lessons are given. The beauty, bounty, and vulnerability of Mother Earth through the seasons shines in these gentle, fun, and at times mischievous Native legends.

Brilliant Darkness: Hotaru in the Night eplores the importance of darkness, and the erosion of it, told through the study, preservation and celebration of firefly habitats in Japan and the United...

Brilliant Darkness: Hotaru in the Night eplores the importance of darkness, and the erosion of it, told through the study, preservation and celebration of firefly habitats in Japan and the United States. Fireflies are reportedly disappearing, as artificial night lights disrupt their 'languages of light'. Brilliant Darkness: Hotaru in the Night and Light of the Genji feature artists and scientists on different continents working to understand firefly flash patterns and how to live among...

Did you know Oregon crab fishers loose their pots because they often encounter high winds and waves up to 40 feet? Join Joel on this adventurous quest as he boards a vessel to sail the Oregon coast...

Did you know Oregon crab fishers loose their pots because they often encounter high winds and waves up to 40 feet? Join Joel on this adventurous quest as he boards a vessel to sail the Oregon coast in search of crab pots.

A shared fascination for the Dodo, a passion for wildlife, and desire to protect ecosystems is what unites a characterful group of artists and scientists. They inspire each other to reconstruct in...

A shared fascination for the Dodo, a passion for wildlife, and desire to protect ecosystems is what unites a characterful group of artists and scientists. They inspire each other to reconstruct in bronze nine extinct creatures from Mauritius, including the Dodo, for return to their natural habitat. As a conservation showpiece unveiled by the Prime Minister, the sculptures stand as a memorial to current vital conservation programmes that are rescuing Mauritius Fodies, Pink Pigeons and Echo...

An international group from the Artists for Nature Foundation are invited to Peru to sketch and paint the unusual dry forest of Tumbesia. It teems with unique species but is being cut down at an...

An international group from the Artists for Nature Foundation are invited to Peru to sketch and paint the unusual dry forest of Tumbesia. It teems with unique species but is being cut down at an alarming rate. See how the artists do it: from the moment they spot a bird to the last stroke of the brush. As they paint, they explain what they do, what motivates them, and what their feelings are for the forest and its creatures.

Have you ever wondered how dog sled teams practice in the summertime? Venture through this episode as we visit a dog sled camp as they demonstrate how these incredible creatures stay fit in between...

Have you ever wondered how dog sled teams practice in the summertime? Venture through this episode as we visit a dog sled camp as they demonstrate how these incredible creatures stay fit in between dog sled races.

Get answers to all of kids questions about recycling

Get answers to all of kids questions about recycling

Did you know that foam lunch trays can be recycled? Check out this episode where elementary school students show us how they recycle all of their foam lunch trays.

Did you know that foam lunch trays can be recycled? Check out this episode where elementary school students show us how they recycle all of their foam lunch trays.

The third largest freshwater lake on the planet has been invaded by numerous exotic species over the last century. "Lake Invaders: The Fight For Lake Huron" is a documentary which explores the...

The third largest freshwater lake on the planet has been invaded by numerous exotic species over the last century. "Lake Invaders: The Fight For Lake Huron" is a documentary which explores the threat to Lake Huron's ecosystem and the innovative solutions employed by biologists. Biologists from around the Great Lakes describe invaders such as the sea lamprey, alewife, zebra mussel, quagga mussel, goby, and killer amphipod. They describe the damage caused by these invaders and efforts to manage...

Did you know that recycled plastic bottles could be turned into clothing? Join Joel as he learns how Patagonia, a clothing manufacturer, helps the environment in so many ways.

Did you know that recycled plastic bottles could be turned into clothing? Join Joel as he learns how Patagonia, a clothing manufacturer, helps the environment in so many ways.

Have you ever wondered how water can be recycled? Greene visits a water reclamation plant where he learns where the water goes after it's flushed down the toilet and how it can be cleaned, treated...

Have you ever wondered how water can be recycled? Greene visits a water reclamation plant where he learns where the water goes after it's flushed down the toilet and how it can be cleaned, treated and re-used.

Join Joel Greene and the Curiosity Quest crew as they float through the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Watch as Joel gets a chance to feed interesting mana fish while balancing over a massive fish tank.

Join Joel Greene and the Curiosity Quest crew as they float through the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Watch as Joel gets a chance to feed interesting mana fish while balancing over a massive fish tank.

Did you know that some people dump their trash in the desert? Follow Joel on this journey throughout the Antelope Valley in California to learn what steps are being taken there to prevent illegal...

Did you know that some people dump their trash in the desert? Follow Joel on this journey throughout the Antelope Valley in California to learn what steps are being taken there to prevent illegal dumping.

Join Joel on this quest as he journeys to Oregon where he joins a boat safety class to learn what to do just in case he needs to abandon ship. Watch as Joel jumps in his safety suit and learns how...

Join Joel on this quest as he journeys to Oregon where he joins a boat safety class to learn what to do just in case he needs to abandon ship. Watch as Joel jumps in his safety suit and learns how to board the small raft.

Where does all the grass go after you mow your lawn? Find out on this episode as Joel explores Burrtec's green waste transfer station.

Where does all the grass go after you mow your lawn? Find out on this episode as Joel explores Burrtec's green waste transfer station.

Two Hawaiian short eco films. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA. Brian and Nicole try to solve an educational riddle at their computer. When they hit their escape key, they are taken on a magical journey...

Two Hawaiian short eco films. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEA. Brian and Nicole try to solve an educational riddle at their computer. When they hit their escape key, they are taken on a magical journey through vegetation zones on a Hawaiian mountain where they discover why Hawaii harbors such a rich diversity of life. The DVD includes footage of rare Hawaiian plants and animals. WE ALL NEED THE FOREST engaging drama of a Hawaiian boy discovering ancient principles of nature and life after meeting the...

Have you ever wondered how we can be sure that grocery store scales and gas station meters can always be correct? Find out on this in depth episode how the County of Orange regulates Have you ever...

Have you ever wondered how we can be sure that grocery store scales and gas station meters can always be correct? Find out on this in depth episode how the County of Orange regulates Have you ever wondered how we can be sure that grocery store scales and gas station meters can always be correct? Find out on this in depth episode how the County of Orange regulates weights and measures.

Ever wonder what happens to all the rotton food at the supermarket? Tune into this Curiosity Quest as Joel makes a stink.

Ever wonder what happens to all the rotton food at the supermarket? Tune into this Curiosity Quest as Joel makes a stink.

Join Joel on this sporty quest as he learns how BMX Bikes are made with Fit Bikes. Put your math skills to use for this intricate journey through the bike making world.

Join Joel on this sporty quest as he learns how BMX Bikes are made with Fit Bikes. Put your math skills to use for this intricate journey through the bike making world.

Join Joel as he learns from elementary school students how to dramatically reduce the trash we throw away.

Join Joel as he learns from elementary school students how to dramatically reduce the trash we throw away.

Host of Curiosity Quest, Joel Greene and the crew travel north to the beautiful state of Alaska and get a front row seat to a stream packed with more salmon than you can imagine. Greene learns from...

Host of Curiosity Quest, Joel Greene and the crew travel north to the beautiful state of Alaska and get a front row seat to a stream packed with more salmon than you can imagine. Greene learns from an Alaska Fish and Wildlife specialist why their creeks are bursting with salmon and why they travel thousands of miles to re-visit the place they were born. Afterwards, they travel to a salmon hatchery to learn about the role it plays in preserving the few species of salmon and protect the newly...