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In the America's with David Yetman
Dry Times in the Southwest: the new realities
Explore how cities and countryside adapt to drought in the American Southwest.
Galápagos: Volcanoes and nature on the island.
Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.
Galápagos: Volcanoes and nature on the island.
Season 7 Episode 710 | 26m 46s | CC
Volcanoes created the Galápagos Islands and made life possible and they continue to create and destroy. The islands force cold water to the surface and with it wildlife in profusion, while their isolation makes a showcase for evolution in action. Nowhere else in the world is such a living laboratory, including a study between the demands of expanding human populations and limited resources.
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