Watch the film with your children. Complete biography of David Attenborough . Venture into the deep, dark and desolate oceans that are home to an abundance of beautiful -- and downright strange -- creatures. Traders claim that they have medicinal purposes, but, you know, pangolin scales are made of keratin. That's why I call it a taboo topic, because who's at fault? Research suggests that clean meat production has the potential to be much more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional meat production, as it requires a fraction of the land, energy needs and water, and emits far fewer greenhouse gases per kilogram produced. But it's problematic to just talk about population because there are two things which are going on. What's different is that it's happening simultaneously in the Amazon, in Africa, in the Arctic. Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. 4. And it's threatening food and water security. urgency ? He is the younger brother of the director, producer and actor Richard Attenborough, and older brother of the motor executive John Attenborough. The series addresses issues of conservation while featuring these desperate animals in their respective home regions, and has been noted for its greater focus on humans' impact on the environment than traditional nature documentaries, centering around how climate change impacts all living creatures. The broadcaster said it could lead to the collapse of civilisations and the. Would impact on . And also, we need to reduce the amount of chemicals, we've got to make sure we're not degrading our soils. Not that its particularly difficult considering the evidence the series has on hand. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement. Since 1970, vertebrate animals - things like birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles - have declined by 60% in total. Plants underpin almost every single thing that we require. Honest, revealing and urgent, David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet is a powerful first-hand account of humanity's impact on nature and a message of hope for future generations. We're not just losing nice things to look at. Witness the planet's breathtaking diversity -- from seabirds carpet-bombing the ocean to wildebeests eluding the wild dogs of the Serengeti. Most of the things that we actually use are produced abroad in countries where the laws can be non-existent or not implemented. And I think they feel it, this threatening tide of extinction that is pushing on them. "[9], The first teaser trailer for "Our Planet" was released on 8 November 2018. In addition, many of the discussion questions can be the subject of an essay. It's like our fingernails. that had welled up from the deep in the past and had now solidified. We face a frightening future. Possible Problems The massive hit to the economy is no surprise. But the reality is there's really not a lot of wild left out there. Now the team behind some of the BBC's best nature docs are training their lenses closer to home Ferocious oceanic storms. What we're doing is taking customs data, shipping data, and for the first time we connect them all together and ask who is buying from the hot spots where we're really losing biodiversity. We must rewild the world!" David Attenborough The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Affordable, clean energy, healthy air and enough food to sustain us all. Each of us is blinkered by the demands of here and now. The problem is, as you remove more and more of the adult fish, particularly the larger sized fish, you end up with fewer and fewer of the eggs and the fry, and there's simply not enough for the population to recover. Students can be assigned to research and write essays on the current state of different parts of the environmental collapse and how that might affect our lives. Selected Awards & Cast In David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, Keith Scholey of Silverback Films and Colin Butfield of the World Wildlife Fund bring us Sir David's witness statement. The majority goes into animal feed. Then talk about ways to help reduce environmental degradation in your lives. Ecologists called this a scramble competition every bacterium for itself! Once we lose these species, we do not have hope of accumulating them back on a timescale that we exist on. Thirty firefighters and other first responders died of acute radiation exposure and 300,000 people had to be evacuated from surrounding areas. Conversion of land for cattle is probably the greatest single cause of habitat loss. Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. The best thing to do is to stop eating any wild-caught fish, including canned fish. They are natural pest controllers. How to Save Our Grasslands Find out from Sir David Attenborough how changing the way we eat and a revolution in farming can save our planet's wild grasslands. Bridges to Reading Is it the very large number of people, or the small number of people with very few children who are actually driving negative impacts? Sir David Attenborough explains how we should all work together globally to ensure our oceans thrive. Shop for sustainable fish and meat; Mr. Attenborough in his book explains the meaning of mass extinction as follows: For different reasons at different times in the Earths history, there had been a profound, rapid, global change to the environment to which so many species had become so exquisitely adapted. Its the news, without the news. The stability we all depend on is breaking. David Attenborough: (02:24) Have the class read the following section from Mr. Attenboroughs bookA Life on Our Planet and then write a one-page essay about how the situation of human beings on earth is similar to and different from the bacteria in the petri dish. In my lifetime, we're looking potentially at the complete loss of that population. 5. Sometimes when a female giant anteater dies on the road, her pup will survive. 1937: World population: 2.3 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 280 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 66%, 1954 (+17 years): World population: 2.7 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 310 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 64%, 1960 (+16 years) World population: 3.0 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 315 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 62%, 1968 (+8 years) World population: 3.5 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 323 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 59%, 1971 (+3 years) World population: 3.7 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 326 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 58%, 1978 (+5 years) World population: 4.3 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 335 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 55%, 1989 (+11 years); World population: 5.1 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 353 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 49%, 1997 (+8 years) World population: 5.9 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 360 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 46%, 2011 (+4 years) World population: 7.0 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 391 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 39%, 2020 (+9 years)World population: 7.8 billion; Carbon in atmosphere: 415 ppm; Remaining wilderness: 35%. The UK doesn't import much beef, but we do import another product from Brazil which is driving the destruction of habitat. The Cerrado is very special and in many ways it's a forgotten landscape. [Before asking this question show the class the 25-second video on the movies website called: Five Steps to Help Save Our Planet.] Get a weekly digest of the weeks most important transcripts in your inbox. We shape the future of the planet irretrievably by the decisions we take in this next few years. A portion of the price that a tourist pays is actually reserved for those communities adjacent. From a single pond to a whole tropical rainforest. Roll out the new green tech systems as they arrive. Driving around, we don't have moths, butterflies, bees, all sorts of insects on our windshield any more. National Commemoration of the Days of Remembrance, Must bear witness, Studying the Holocaust. A Life on Our Planet is a masterpiece that explores the life and legacy of natural historian and national treasure David Attenborough. How to Save Our Jungles How can we save our jungles? David Attenborough returns in this breathtaking documentary showcasing life on Planet Earth. Bibliography. As well as the fossil fuel industry, where is the fishing industry? Venomous snakes coiling round camera equipment. Additionally, 2021 was the sixth warmest year on record, according to NOAA. Poaching is a brutally cruel business. Speaker 7: (05:55) Speaker 6: (05:46) This opportunity is out of sight. TWM recommends The Petri Dish Assignment, above. Often described as the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans, this multiple award-winning series features jaw-droppingly beautiful underwater . TWM offers a worksheet for students to review before seeing the film and then to fill out after they have watched the movie. Giant anteaters have been around for millions of years, but they have gone extinct from many areas. Whenever we restore the wild, it will recapture carbon and help us bring back balance to our planet. Today, the most trafficked animal in the world is one few people have ever seen and many have never even heard of. He says THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IS. Cultured meat, also called clean meat, is Meat for consumption produced as a cell culture of animal cells rather than from the slaughter of animals. At every step of the process, we're bringing people closer in contact with wildlife and their viruses. People claim these are cultures and traditions, but a lot is really just a marketing scheme by traders looking for the next animal to exploit. What we now know about the natural world is that everything is joined up. "[24] Writing in The Independent, Lucy Jones stated that the most important aspect of the series, which set it apart from other nature documentaries of its type, was the depictions of the harsh realities of global warming, mass species extinction and environmental degradation which were woven into the narration that accompanied the breathtaking scenes and imagery, but she also argues it did not go far enough and should have been more radical given current ecological crises. Big picture. long term, theyre not in our field of vision. We now have the choice to create a planet that we can all be proud of. "Why China's Climate Policy Matters to Us All" BBC News, Oct 29, 2021. bbc/news/world-asia-china-57483492. These are no longer predictions. And we've found we're behind every single pandemic and it's human impact on the environment that drives emerging diseases. This is Najin, the mother, who is 30 years old. Soy is a bean. They live at super high density and are the ones far more likely to make us sick. Only if we do that will we have any hope of averting disaster. It was recognised to be of critical importance to the future of Earth. And then we'll have no more killer whales left around the coast of the UK. CCSS Anchor Standards Starring: David Attenborough Watch all you want. Its a haunting vision. We have over 200 rangers, and their jobs is to see every gorilla and check on the habitat. 48. And here we can see the exports of soy from this area are predominantly going to China. Students can write a poem describing their reaction to the film or inspired by the film. Poaching is still sort of like a war, a constant battle that we have to fight. And we have always opted for the big catch for a short term. But his greatest enemy proves to be his own pride. Gaia 2.0 Could humans add some level of self-awareness to Earths Self-Regulation. Read magazine articles or books, or watch other films about the environmental crisis. The following books are recommended for excellent high school level readers. Sir David Attenborough is a broadcast legend. See e.g., Acts 22:15 and 23:11. But new land is still being cleared because often it's quicker and cheaper to do so. Unless science saves them, when Najin passes away, she'll leave the daughter Fatu alone forever. Netflix supports the Digital Advertising Alliance Principles. They affect the immune system and they also cause reproductive impairment. Not everyone will be able to develop a comprehensive plan, but certainly we should be thinking about how we can change our lives to reduce our ecological footprint. A Life on Our Planet. A 1 hour long bonus episode "Our Planet - Behind The Scenes" about the project is accessible under Additional Videos on Netflix.