TERRA: The Nature of Our World

TERRA 1011: Profit(a)bottle

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:21:41 +0000

Profit(a)bottle follows John McKerry and his waste collection team as they travel through the impoverished township areas of the Cape Town; collecting recyclables pickers have gathered, giving them cash in return. To some, its a modest recycling project, to others, its a vital means of income-generation in a country where unemployment rates sit at around 50%. Produced by: Gabriella Willenz, Gillian Benjamin, Noriko Sugiura

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TERRA 1010: Avalanche Engineers

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 13:35:04 +0000

AVALANCHE ENGINEERS is the story of two scientists who delve deep into the mysteries of the snowpack to find out how a snowflake becomes an avalanche. Filmed in Bozeman, Montana, this minidoc takes you on a journey from the micro intricacies of snowflake structure to the massive mountainsides where this force of nature reigns. Produced by: Abigail Kent

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TERRA 1009: Snows of the Nile

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:37:41 +0000

Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains rise 5000m from the heart of Africa. At their summits are some the only equatorial glaciers on Earth. But these “Mountains of the Moon,” whose very existence caused a sensation in Europe when they were first climbed in 1906, are changing fast. Their glaciers have shrunk by more than 80% in the last century, and scientists predict that the remaining ice will disappear in less than 20 years. The future of the mountains, their remarkable endemic biodiversity, and the Bakonjo people who call them home is uncertain. Snows of the Nile follows Dr. Neil Losin and Dr. Nate Dappen, two scientists and photographers, on an ambitious expedition to re-capture historical glacier photographs from the Rwenzoris. If they could retrace the steps of the Duke of Abruzzi’s legendary 1906 ascent, brave the Rwenzoris' notoriously unpredictable weather, and re-capture Vittorio Sella's glacier photos, their images would bear witness to a century of...

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TERRA 1008: A Marten Short

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 16:00:03 +0000

Amongst the mossy, dripping pines of the Olympic National Forest a group of volunteers embarks on a massive surveillance project to try and spot one the area's most elusive predators: the pine marten. These hardy volunteers are part of a multiyear study organized by the Forest Service and Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation to determine whether these cute little arboreal carnivores still have a viable population in this remote stretch of temperate rainforest. Using high tech camera traps, they hope to capture signs that the animal is present or not - information that could lead to a repopulation effort similar to the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone in the 80s. To find out how you can be part of the effort visit www.adventurescience.org Produced by Danny Schmidt

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TERRA 1007: Livestock Guardian Dogs: Working on Common Ground

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:53:43 +0000

Ranchers who struggle to coexist with large predators are finding new hope in old dog breeds. While these Old World livestock guardian dog breeds have successfully defended livestock from predators for thousands of years in Europe and Asia, they remain relatively unknown in the American West. Explore how they work for one family, and what it means for the maintenance of large predators, like the wolf, on the landscape. To learn more, visit http://www.peopleandcarnivores.org (Please note that not all LGDs are trained or reared the same way, and therefore not all are as approachable as those featured in this video.)

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TERRA 1006: The Life and Times of a Pet Rock

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 05:28:36 +0000

More obedient than a dog, less maintenance than a fish, and lives longer than a parrot - introducing the world’s finest pet - the rock. Meet Rocky the pet rock. Follow Rocky on his journey to find his parents and learn about the fascinating world of geology along the way. Produced by Katie Jepson

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TERRA 1004: Sunken Stories

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:10:04 +0000

A shipwreck is mystery, power, romance and danger. There’s a magic to watching one never seen by human eyes materialize from the darkness of the deep ocean. Sunken Stories follows the initial survey of a newly discovered shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer and its ROV submersible Deep Discoverer. It is a copper-plated wooden hulled sailing ship and it contained an amazing variety of artifacts including muskets, canon, ceramic dishes, glass bottles, and medicines. The greatest piece of the mystery, however, is that two ships of the same era and containing very similar artifacts were discovered less than five miles distant. The similarities and location of the three wrecks make archaeologists believe they sunk at the same time. What were they then? A ocean caravan? A Pirate ship taking its conquests to market? In Sunken Stories, hear the scientists and pilots discuss the artifacts and the dive as it unfolded in 2012. The Okeanos Explorer is the only...

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TERRA 1003: Lords and Ladies

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:31:11 +0000

Harlequin ducks are a species of concern in Montana. Little is known about where they nest and their habitat requirements for survival. This film highlights a three-year research project that examines the factors influencing harlequin duck reproductive success and survival on Upper McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park. Produced by: Christi Cooper

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TERRA 1002: Digging For Owls

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:00:04 +0000

Burrowing owls were extirpated from British Columbia in 1980. Dedicated volunteers at the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of British Columbia are trying to bring them back. Produced by Matt Podolsky

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TERRA 1001: A Climate of TRUST

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 13:00:03 +0000

In May 2011, a hatch of unprecedented legal actions took place across the United States - youth from around the country were taking their governments to court for failure to protect their atmosphere for future generations. The basis of their legal actions was the Public Trust Doctrine. "A Climate of TRUST" is a story about the scientists who developed the scientific prescriptions needed for a climate recovery plan, the attorney who figured out how to apply the Public Trust Doctrine to the atmosphere, and one of the attorneys who is supporting these youth in court. In order to preserve and restore our atmosphere, we need to return atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to 350 ppm, and in order to do that, we need massive reforestation and climate recovery plans. We need it NOW! Produced by: Our Children's Trust and WITNESS

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TERRA 916: The Power to Print

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:00:03 +0000

The Power to Print explores the popular technology of 3D printing and takes you along with filmmaker Brett Kuxhausen as he tries to print one of the most provocative and talked about creations of 3D printing: a plastic gun. Produced by: Brett Kuxhausen

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TERRA 915: After The Burn

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 22:14:10 +0000

When a forest burns, what is left? This film follows a forest from the time the flames go out to the next spring, when species from woodpeckers to wildflowers flourish among the ashes. After The Burn introduces young audiences to concepts like nutrient cycling and forest succession through a mix of live footage and colored pencil animations. The story reminds us that renewal sometimes begins when things look bleakest. Produced by Eliza Goode.

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TERRA 913: New Zealand Pine Invasion

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:53:45 +0000

Join Bruce Maxwell and his team as they explore how invasive lodgepole pine is affecting the landscape of New Zealand and possibly creating a greater risk of wildfire. Produced by WildFIRE PIRE

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TERRA 914: The Maasai Giraffe

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 22:45:31 +0000

The Maasai giraffe is one of the most emblematic animal species on the planet, and yet few are aware of the conservation issues that this species faces in its natural environment. The Wild Nature Institute has undertaken a critically important research project on the Maasai giraffe in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania, with the goal of learning more about this understudied animal and how we can best protect its habitat. Produced by: Sean Bogle & Matthew Podolsky

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TERRA 912: The Most Endangered Species in the Bay: The Waterman

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:00:04 +0000

This film explores the complex connections between culture, economics and the environment in regards to the preservation of Maryland's blue crab. The film follows waterman, Don Pierce on a morning crab harvest in the Chesapeake Bay. Pierce discusses both his passion and the hardships of his trade, and explains that in order to maintain the industry, all consumers of blue crab need to be held accountable, not just commercial watermen. Produced by: Emma A. Dacol, Marva J. Gibbs, & Leah L. Jones

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TERRA 911: A Forest After Fire

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:00:03 +0000

Year after year, massive fires continue to rip through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in Colorado, but in the face of climate change and a warming climate, our beloved forests might not return after these catastrophic events. CU Boulder PhD student Monica Rother investigates these post-fire ecosystems in an effort to predict what the Colorado Front Range might look like in a warmer, drier future. Produced by: WildFIRE PIRE

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TERRA 910: Escape

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 30 May 2014 13:00:04 +0000

When school and life overwhelm him, one college student seeks solace by biking into nature. Escape follows Lincoln Gulley as he winds down beautiful mountain roads, looks up at starry skies and reflects on his relationship with the natural world.

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TERRA 909: Out of the Wild

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 16 May 2014 19:24:43 +0000

Out of the Wild follows the story of captive grizzly bears at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT. These bears can no longer live in the wild, due to human conflicts, and now serve as ambassadors for their species. Produced by Abby Kent.

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TERRA 908: Potomac: The River Runs Through Us

www.lifeonterra.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:32:35 +0000

The Potomac River is the source of drinking water for six million people in the Washington DC area. Safe drinking water depends on clean rivers. Each person can make a difference to protect this essential resource for our wellbeing and that of future generations.

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TERRA 907: Beating Batten

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 02:48:06 +0000

Genetics and stem cell research draw a huge controversy. Underlined by the background story of Sara, who suffered an unusual and rare disease, we explore the inspiration and the driving forces for research. As long as those motivational forces exist, there is a hope, and the hope is crucial for the well being of those who still suffer. The film is about the inspirations that drive people to face insurmountable odds. Produced by Zuzana Gedeon and Jan Kuchta.

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TERRA 906: WildFIRE PIRE: Faces of Fire: Tasmania 2013

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:27:26 +0000

On January 4th, 2013 a catastrophic bushfire ripped through Tasmania. In the aftermath, scientists and residents are struggling to figure out if events like this are likely to happen more frequently in the coming years with climate change. Produced by WildFIRE PIRE.

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TERRA 904: WildFIRE PIRE: Maori Word for Fire

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 22:51:52 +0000

When the Maori arrived to New Zealand in 900AD, it was one of the last places to be settled on Earth by humans. They brought many elements of their Polynesian culture to the Islands, but none transformed the landscape as much as their use of fire. Modern Maori scholars shed light on the important role that fire has always played in their lives, as well as the inherent sense of conservation that is embedded in their culture and approach to the land. Produced by WildFIRE PIRE.

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TERRA 903: A Gift from the Creator

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:28:08 +0000

Don Shoulderblade, a Sun Dance Priest from the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, weaves the historical relevance and importance of the horse in the Native American culture with the story of how his grandson taught himself the Grass Dance. The horse was a welcome gift to the Native Americans and provided them with a means to travel, hunt, and companionship. Their deep connection to the horse and its now integral part in their culture has also influenced many of their customs and traditions. As Don tells us the story of how the Grass Dance came to be, we see the transformation of a young colt into the powerful dancer that his grandson is sure to be. Produced by Christi Cooper-Kuhn

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TERRA 902: Living in Pele's Paradise (Part 2)

www.lifeonterra.com — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:58:16 +0000

A famous eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i, started in 1959 with spectacular fountains of lava and ended in 1960 with the tragic destruction of Kapoho village. This movie (part 2 of 2) shows how the scientific and social lessons of that eruption affect modern research and monitoring of the volcano. This film was selected for display in the Science Storytelling Workshop and AGU Cinema at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December 2013. Produced by Julia Sable.

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TERRA 901: Living in Pele's Paradise (Part 1)

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:34:05 +0000

A famous eruption of Kilauea Volcano, Hawai'i, started in 1959 with spectacular fountains of lava and ended in 1960 with the tragic destruction of the village of Kapoho. This movie (part 1 of 2) tells the story of the eruption through eyewitness accounts and archival film footage, and examines the scientific and social lessons that still affect Hawai'i today. This film was selected for display in the Science Storytelling Workshop and AGU Cinema at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in December 2013. Produced by Julia Sable.

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TERRA 826: A Wolf's Place

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:19:27 +0000

Gray Wolves stand on the edge of a precipice. Wild wolf populations across the Northern U.S. have rebounded to healthy, sustainable levels with the protection of the Endangered Species Act. Wolf advocates declare it a biological and political victory. But many ranchers call it a crime, demanding the wolves' immediate eradication... and they may just get their wish. Widespread hunting seasons have already opened in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, with the rest of the country potentially following suit as we debate delisting all wolves in the U.S. Whether you see the wolf as the majestic cousin of man's best friend, or as a bloodthirsty devil bent on destruction, we all have a visceral reaction to these misunderstood animals. "A Wolf's Place" takes a close look at how wolves have impacted the ecosystem since their reintroduction to Yellowstone 18 years ago, and the effect the recent hunting season have had on the park's wolves. It also tells the personal story...

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TERRA 825: WildFIRE PIRE: The Cradle of Fire

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:13:41 +0000

WildFIRE PIRE is a National Science Foundation five-year project that is an international partnership coordinated by the Montana Institute on Ecosystems and Montana State University that focuses on the causes and consequences of fire in the past, present, and future. Scientists from research universities and agencies in the United States, Tasmania, and New Zealand have combined efforts to compare how past fire occurrences have influenced climate change and what these patterns can tell us about the future. With the primary areas of study in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Australia’s Tasmanian conservation areas, New Zealand’s forests, and Patagonia’s wild places, the project is exploring how wildfires, which are often devastating, are related to climate change. Join a group of international fire scientists and students as they venture deep into Tasmania's Cradle Mountain National Park to better understand the role of fire in the ecosystem. Produced by WildFIRE PIRE.

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TERRA 824: Life on Ice

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:36:53 +0000

Escape into spectacular Hyalite Canyon and discover the uniquely human activity of ice climbing. LIFE ON ICE is an adventure to remember; an adventure of impossible jumps through space and time; an adventure that blends art, science, and sport in a way that's never been seen before. Official Selection Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. Official Selection & Honourable Mention Wild Talk Africa International Film Festival. Produced by Refah Seyed Mahmoud.

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TERRA 823: The Venom Trail

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:07:36 +0000

The Venom Trail explores the path venom takes through a body and how the same chemicals are used to make medicine to combat the symptoms. Produced by Steve Spence.

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TERRA 822: WildFIRE PIRE: The (un)Luck of the Draw

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:27:07 +0000

WildFIRE PIRE (Partnerships in International Research and Education) is an international partnership focused on the causes and consequences of fire in the past, present, and future. This partnership includes scientists, educators, and fire specialists from: Montana State University, University of Colorado, University of Idaho, Salish Kootenai College, USDA Forest Service, Australian National University, University of Auckland, University of Tasmania, Landcare Research, and Monash University. The project also involves research and land managers from US and foreign non-profit conservation organizations, who are providing internship experiences for undergraduates and timely fire information. The expertise of the team includes scientists working on fire history, fire ecology, fire climatology, fire management, cultural anthropology, biodiversity and fire conservation, and invasive species. The team also includes specialists in natural history filmmaking and outreach, international...

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TERRA 821: Glass Half Full

www.lifeonterra.com — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 20:26:52 +0000

Glass Half Full is the story of three Montana organizations that recycle glass. A city official, a passionate self-starter, and a dedicated craftsman take us through the possibilities that glass recycling have for a community. Produced by Abby Kent

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TERRA 820: Your Body on Burgers

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 23:15:08 +0000

Meet Brett. He doesn't know it but he's addicted to food... Your Body on Burgers is a unique look at new research regarding food addiction and how certain products can change our brain and body in ways we wouldn't expect. In a time when America's health is in a state of crisis, understanding the consequences of our food choices is the first step toward revitalizing American food culture. Produced by Madison McClintock

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TERRA 819: Pride

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:19:59 +0000

Pride looks into the cultural relationship between residents of Gujarat, India and the last remaining population of Asiatic Lions in the world. With fewer than 50 lions living in the wild at the turn of the 20th century, rural communities started working with the government to create a haven for this top predator and are successfully securing this animal's place in the ecosystem. Produced by Roshan Patel

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TERRA 818: Fallen Gardens

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:52:04 +0000

FALLEN GARDENS explores the relationship between garden culture and deer populations. Communities on the Sunshine Coast represent many of the interface locations in British Columbia attempting to balance a respectful relationship between wildlife and the human need to develop aesthetically pleasing home environments. Implicit is the ethical question around how wildlife and human populations interrelate in ways that are environmentally honorable. Produced by Mike McKinlay.

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TERRA 817: Silencing the Thunder

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:51:39 +0000

Silencing the Thunder exposes the controversy surrounding the disease brucellosis and whether or not Yellowstone National Park’s bison population should be heavily managed because of it. Produced by Eddie Roqueta.

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TERRA 816: Reduce Reuse Recycle-tron

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:03:58 +0000

Bjorn, a surly viking transported to the present through mysterious circumstances, must come to terms with Resource Conservation (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) through the expert coaching of high school students Brenda and Mickey, and their biology teacher, Mr. Wilson. The film is composed of two parts: a narrative and a music video, both overlain with motion graphics. These films were shown to focus groups of 6th-8th grade students to test the educational value and appeal of music videos and motion graphics. This film was sponsored by the Mr. Rogers Memorial Scholarship. Produced by Seth Ring.

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TERRA 815: WildFIRE PIRE: The Core of the Problem

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:25:04 +0000

WildFIRE PIRE is a National Science Foundation five-year project that is an international partnership coordinated by the Montana Institute on Ecosystems and Montana State University that focuses on the causes and consequences of fire in the past, present, and future. Scientists from research universities and agencies in the United States, Tasmania, and New Zealand have combined efforts to compare how past fire occurrences have influenced climate change and what these patterns can tell us about the future. With the primary areas of study in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Australia’s Tasmanian conservation areas, New Zealand’s forests, and Patagonia’s wild places, the project is exploring how wildfires, which are often devastating, are related to climate change. What is the fire history of New Zealand's unique landscape? Fire scientists from around the globe converge on New Zealand's many lakes extracting sediment cores that tell the story of New Zealand before...

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TERRA 814: The Hudson River Clearwater Revival - Part 2

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:19:19 +0000

A group of middle school students sets sail on the Hudson River, aboard the Clearwater tall ship to learn about chemical water pollution. Produced by Hilary Hudson

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TERRA 813: The Hudson River Clearwater Revival - Part 1

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 06:42:19 +0000

TERRA 812: Fly Fishing Is A Joke

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:26:25 +0000

This film is as much about the insurmountable distance between the camera and the subject as it is about the indefinable draw of fly fishing. This film was compiled in large part from the filmmaker's library of footage collected over several years making fly fishing oriented films. Produced by Henry Harrison

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TERRA 811: Floods at Campo de la Cruz - Faces

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:42:57 +0000

The films of Campo de la Cruz, Faces and Voices, are a complementary approach to tell the story of the catastrophic floods that occurred in Colombia's Caribbean Coast, during the rainy season of 2010-2011. After several months of heavy rains, the town and houses of Campo de la Cruz were covered under 20 feet of water and more than 30,000 people had to flee from their homes. However, some families stayed behind, built plastic shacks on the side of the road and waited for the water to drain. This multimedia approach tells the story of this people, of those who stayed behind and didn't want to leave their land. But, who is to blame? Produced by Federico Pardo

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TERRA 810: WildFIRE PIRE: A Ring of Fire

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:24:40 +0000

WildFIRE PIRE is a National Science Foundation five-year project that is an international partnership coordinated by the Montana Institute on Ecosystems and Montana State University that focuses on the causes and consequences of fire in the past, present, and future. Scientists from research universities and agencies in the United States, Tasmania, and New Zealand have combined efforts to compare how past fire occurrences have influenced climate change and what these patterns can tell us about the future. With the primary areas of study in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Australia’s Tasmanian conservation areas, New Zealand’s forests, and Patagonia’s wild places, the project is exploring how wildfires, which are often devastating, are related to climate change. Produced by: WildFIRE PIRE

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TERRA 809: Floods at Campo de la Cruz - Voices

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:02:27 +0000

The films of Campo de la Cruz, Faces and Voices, are a complementary approach to tell the story of the catastrophic floods that occurred in Colombia's Caribbean Coast, during the rainy season of 2010-2011. After several months of heavy rains, the town and houses of Campo de la Cruz were covered under 20 feet of water and more than 30,000 people had to flee from their homes. However, some families stayed behind, built plastic shacks on the side of the road and waited for the water to drain. This multimedia approach tells the story of this people, of those who stayed behind and didn't want to leave their land. But, who is to blame? Produced by: Federico Pardo

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TERRA 808: TRUST Massachusetts

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:06:22 +0000

Eshe is an 18-year old French horn playing, basketball playing, systems thinker that just started her freshman year at Yale so she can continue to learn how to solve complex problems with comprehensive and feasible solutions. She is also one of the many youth from across the United States who is taking legal action to compel comprehensive, science-based, government action on climate change as part of the TRUST Campaign. Produced by: WITNESS

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TERRA 807: Inches of Snow and Tide

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:32:43 +0000

The Olympic Peninsula is a land of snowy mountains, rocky tidepools, and crashing waves. Explore one small patch of coastline at low tide and you can find tiny sea stars, camouflaged fish, and eighty-year-old anemones. Fantastic seaweeds cling to wave battered rocks, and carnivorous sea stars stalk mussels and unsuspecting clams. These areas also serve as a rich natural resource for the four local tribes of Native Americans. Climate change could change all of that. Measuring snow depths on Hurricane Ridge and ocean temperatures in the intertidal zone, scientists share their hopes and concerns for the future of a rugged and incredibly diverse ecosystem.

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TERRA 806: Winter Range

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:35:04 +0000

Winter Range is a documentary film that explores the consequences of rising levels of the livestock disease Brucellosis in elk in the Greater Yellowstone Area. New elk behavior patterns, often attributed to pressure from wolves and hunters, has brought them within critical proximity to cattle consequently making brucellosis a constant threat to the livelihoods of Montana livestock producers. Winter Range features a Montana rancher who reveals the measures, or lack their of, that she has to take to protect her cattle from infected elk and brucellosis. At the heart of the problem is a conflict between people and wildlife and at the heart of this film is a story about the complexity of managing the “political disease.”

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TERRA 805: Natabar Sarangi - The Source

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:57:34 +0000

Natabar continues to find, save and share his indigenous rice seed with local farmers. To date he has managed to re-introduce over 350 varieties. But it's not just about the indigenous rice seed of India or about the survival of a sustainable agriculture system with the knowledge of over ten thousand years. It's about a global phenomenon taking place where a non-sustainable system systematically destroys a sustainable one, where short term profit has the power to overwhelm common sense and the consciousness of many millions, where progress is not progress but the wanton destruction of an eco-system and environment we will never be able to replace. Natabar Sarangi is just one of a growing number of farmers throughout the world who realize that if we do not begin to repair the damage taking place to our agricultural systems and our environment, we will lose not just our cultural identity but our fundamental right to a truly sustainable system of food security.

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TERRA 804: Alpinas Maneras

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:55:13 +0000

A short non-fiction film exploring the human experience of international mountaineering. Shadowing a 2009 expedition to the Bolivian Andes with community based non-profit, the Montana Mountaineering Association, this film takes flight with a small team of students and instructors to better understand this cross-cultural experience.

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TERRA 803: WildFIRE PIRE: A World On Fire

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:05:04 +0000

WildFIRE PIRE is a National Science Foundation five-year project that is an international partnership coordinated by the Montana Institute on Ecosystems and Montana State University that focuses on the causes and consequences of fire in the past, present, and future. Scientists from research universities and agencies in the United States, Tasmania, and New Zealand have combined efforts to compare how past fire occurrences have influenced climate change and what these patterns can tell us about the future. With the primary areas of study in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, Australia’s Tasmanian conservation areas, New Zealand’s forests, and Patagonia’s wild places, the project is exploring how wildfires, which are often devastating, are related to climate change.

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TERRA 802: Restoring an Icon

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:40:10 +0000

The story has been told again and again: In little more than a decade during the late 1800s, hunters all but wiped out one of the continent’s most iconic animals, the American bison. They killed the animals by the tens of thousands for their hides, meat and simply for the thrill of the hunt. By the beginning of the 20th century, a species of huge ecological and cultural value had vanished from the prairie, surviving only in small, captive herds and a remnant population in Yellowstone National Park. In the late 1800s, two Montana ranchers, Michel Pablo and Charles Allard, spent more than 20 years assembling one of the largest collections of purebred bison on the continent. In 1907, after the U.S. government declined to buy the herd, Pablo made a deal with the Canadian government and shipped most of his bison northward to Elk Island National Park. Now, the ancestors of these bison are returning to their ancestral home in northern Montana. The American Prairie Foundation is working...

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TERRA 801: Salma: A Wingless Nomad

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:37:26 +0000

This film presents the political conflict of Western Sahara through the fictional story of a young Sahrawi refugee whose only way of connecting with reality and the memories of her childhood is through the images of flamingos. For her, flamingos incarnate the freedom her people lost when, consecutively, Spain and Morocco invaded them. They also represent the nomadic tradition of her ancestors, a way of life that she romanticizes as the true identity of the Sahrawis.

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TERRA 724: Voices of Yellowstone

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:35:37 +0000

Many people come to Yellowstone National Park to see the fantastic landscapes. Wise visitors also come to experience the amazing soundscapes. This film provides some insight into the value of natural sounds in wild places, and how the National Park Service is monitoring those sounds as well as the sounds created by humans.

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TERRA 723: TRUST Oregon

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:54:49 +0000

TRUST Oregon features Kelsey Cascadia Rose Juliana, a 16-year-old from Eugene, who is passionate about preserving this beautiful Earth. Kelsey's identity is directly tied to the various elements of Oregon's biodiversity. She was born in a 1-room cabin in Fall Creek amidst the old-growth trees of the Cascades. She was named after Kelsey Creek - a crystal-clear river that flows out of an ancient forest grove, and Rose signifies the wild rose that grew abundantly near the cabin where she was born. Kelsey knows that she is not old enough to vote, but she has also learned that she can raise her voice by speaking out. Although it shouldn't be the responsibility of her generation to take on the burden of learning how to adapt in the face of global climate change, Kelsey knows that Mother Earth does not have the time to wait for politicians to debate about whether climate change will affect our future.

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TERRA 722: Life, Land, and Justice in Uganda

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:35:05 +0000

John Muyiisa is 49 years old and has been farming for 34 years and lives in Kasenyi village. His small farm is just yards from the lakefront and had been surrounded by dense forest. Over time he had cultivated a coffee and fruit plantation of 40 acres on common land. With this he has been able to raise a family of 9 children. The company arrived and told him that the land was now theirs and he would have to vacate. Within days, bulldozers turned up and flattened the ancient forest and with it his coffee plantation. They offered him one million shillings and one acre of land, later changed to no money but three acres... but he refused. He wanted to take them to court and approached the local police who referred him to the resident district commission who said they would look into the case. Since then, no one has been to visit the site as they are too busy in meetings and other priorities. He now has just two acres of land left to make a living, just below the vast slope of the soon to...

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TERRA 721 - Neither of Us are Buffalo

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:35:08 +0000

"Neither of Us are Buffalo" is a light-hearted look at the life of two animals: the American bison, and the filmmaker. Traveling in and out of each other's lives over 25 years, this film provides a context to explore differences, and surprisingly, similarities between the two characters.

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TERRA 720: Atom

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:00:14 +0000

Atom is a short, animated film about the ‘life’ of Atom X. From the Big Bang to the emergence of life on Earth and beyond, this film tells a rather brief story of, well, everything.

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TERRA 719: TRUST Pennsylvania

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:11:45 +0000

Ashley Funk is an 18-year old from western Pennsylvania. Ashley is many things. She is an identical twin, the founder of Pollution Patrol, a volunteer at the local care home, and she loves to sing with her friends around campfires. Ashley is asking our leaders to recognize that environmental destruction is the destruction of human health and in turn, realize that we have the potential for change. Ashley has done extensive research in preparation for a career as an environmental engineer and policy maker and she knows that we are not stuck in a society where we must rely on destructive fossil fuels to power our energy needs. We have the technology to move beyond this. Ashley is asking the government to come up with a climate recovery plan that does not destroy our single most essential resource...the atmosphere.

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TERRA 718: Passing It Down

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:12:18 +0000

What does it take to pass down a family sheep ranching operation today? What roles do generational relationships and sentiment play in that decision making process? This short explores these questions across three generations actively involved in the ranch across the spring lambing season and introduces visions of this ranch's future within the family.

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TERRA 717: Whiteout

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:00:18 +0000

Whiteout explores the mystery behind the White Nose Syndrome epidemic. Since 2006, over six million bats have been infected and died from the disease. Though it is still a mystery that befuddles many scientists, it is increasingly evident that these incredible creatures are quickly disappearing from the night sky at rates never before witnessed. We follow the filmmaker as she sets out to understand the vital importance of a healthy bat population and how our fate and that of the bats are more closely related than we may think.

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TERRA 716: Chasing Birds in Beringia

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:35:41 +0000

Enter into the ultra-adventurous world of bush-pilot biologists chasing wild birds in the no-man's-land north of the Arctic Circle. Their world is one of beauty, grit, humor and science. The tundra swans they study venture back and forth across the narrow stretch of water that separates Alaska and Russia. This east-west connection is what endangers the birds, and potentially the humans that interact with them. (Winner of the Science Award, Imagine Science Film Festival 2011)

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TERRA 715: TRUST Iowa

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:21:54 +0000

In this episode of the TRUST series, meet Glori Dei Filippone, a 13-year-old girl from Des Moines, Iowa. If we think about it, we can all remember a moment when we realized something was fundamentally wrong with our environment. For Glori Dei Filippone, her eyes were opened early to the environmental costs of meat production. Not only does Glori recognize the harm it causes to the animals, she also understands the harm it causes to the atmosphere. The magnitude of the atmospheric problem is summed up by a 2006 finding by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations that estimates the carbon emissions associated with the livestock industry to be 18% of global emissions. Her knowledge leads to wisdom. Glori has been working at the Des Moines Farmer's Market since she was eight years old. One day, a blind lady walked up to the stand and picked up an apple. She asked Glori, "Is this an apple?" Glori answered that it was. She then asked if it were red and...

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TERRA 714: DisSOLVE

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:17:55 +0000

The environmental non-profit sector has always had a difficult time securing financial support, often relying on the generosity of volunteerism. However, the recent economic downturn has put this sector in an even more dire situation, and the young workers are feeling the pressure. Follow filmmaker Taylor Johnson as he covers the streets, forests, and beaches of Oregon to hear the stories from those who give so much for so little in the name of environmental stewardship. In DisSOLVE, experience the trials and tribulations of the Portland environmental non-profit sector like never before... from their point of view!

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TERRA 713: TRUST Colorado

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:00:57 +0000

In this episode of the TRUST series, meet Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, an 11-year-old boy from Boulder, Colorado. Xiuhtezcatl shares why he joined youth from across the country asking the courts to hear their lawsuit (Alec L., et al., v. Lisa P. Jackson, et al.), which is based on one of the most fundamental principles of civilized society: TRUST. Xiuhtezcatl asks that our atmosphere be protected, because he loves playing in Colorado’s mountains, forests, lakes, and streams and fears that the resources he most enjoys will not be there for his generation if we continue emitting carbon dioxide at current rates. Xiuhtezcatl shares, “The proof of climate change is everywhere I look. In my lifetime, the amount of forest killed by pine beetles has expanded. The number of acres burned has intensified. My generation is losing our forests. We are losing our homes. It’s not too late to ensure my generation has a livable future. But we need to listen to the science and act now.”...

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TERRA 712: Vitamin ConspiraC

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:29:06 +0000

Do you take vitamin C when you get sick? Well, now you don't have to! Filmmaker Christina Choate urges you to skip the pill and eat plants instead. In her quest to find the truth about vitamin C, she introduces the man responsible for popularizing vitamin C supplements, retraces the history of scurvy, explains the vitamin's evolution, biochemistry and richest sources. With wit and humor, she de-bunks popular myths and takes a stand against the quick-fix health industry.

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TERRA 711: Rarity to Recovery

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:06:10 +0000

During the summer of 2002, Kevin Collins spotted a humble little snake on Great Bird Island, Antigua. Initially, he thought little of the encounter. Years later, however, he discovered that this creature, known as the Antiguan racer, is one of the scarcest serpents in the world. Curious to learn more, he revisits Antigua and interviews several experts whose tireless efforts are catapulting the Antiguan racer from rarity to recovery.

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TERRA 710: The Wool House

www.lifeonterra.com — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:04:35 +0000

For more than a century the wool house in Sweet Grass County has provided a place for wool growers to store and package wool for shipment as part of a growing cooperative. As competitive global markets have emerged, domestic demand has withered. And as ranching interest in younger generations declines, the wool house faces an uncertain future. This short film explores the meaning of the wool house to this community and its role in the formation of an unique regional identity.

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TERRA 709: Fanihi - A Cultural Digest

www.lifeonterra.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:35:07 +0000

The island of Rota contains the last viable population of Flying Foxes in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. This paradisiacal setting is also home to Rotanese Chamorros who have proud traditions stretching back many centuries. The Chamorro word for Fruit Bat is Fanihi and these beautiful and fascinating creatures hold a special place within the culture as a coveted delicacy. However, in recent decades bat populations have declined to critical levels because of the widespread use of guns and a heavy commercial demand for the increasingly rare delicacy. Specifically targeted to Rotanese Chamorros, this film is currently part of community based outreach efforts to increase awareness of the plight of the Fanihi on Rota.

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TERRA 708: Trapped!

www.lifeonterra.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:56:18 +0000

How do you film wild animals that don't want to be filmed? That is the question Emily Narrow faces as a student wildlife filmmaker in Bozeman, Montana. Trapped! is a short documentary film about remote wildlife cameras, and Emily's attempt to use these cameras to connect with nature. The film follows her as she sets her first camera traps, and tries to get the kind of intimate portraits of wildlife that have eluded her so far. Trapped! takes a lighthearted look at Emily's successes and failures at camera trapping, while highlighting the simple joy that comes from connecting with nature.

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TERRA 707: TRUST Arizona

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:02:07 +0000

In this episode of the TRUST Series, meet Jaime Lynn Butler, an 11-year-old Navajo artist, who recognizes the extreme difficulty this administration faces dealing with the current political climate crisis. On January 24, 2012, during the State of the Union address, President Obama recognized that, “The differences in this chamber may be too deep right now to pass a comprehensive plan to fight climate change.” However, Jaime also recognizes the guaranteed consequences of climate change if America fails to do more than what is politically feasible. According to leading climate scientists, the Earth is in “imminent peril.” Should we fail to make a massive assault on CO2 pollution, the entire life-support system of our civilization and our species will begin to unravel. Because Jaime knows that human-induced climate change is a matter of carbon math, not carbon politics, Jaime is not only writing to President Obama and asking for assistance, she is also sharing her...

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TERRA 706: Bending Widgets

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:29:15 +0000

Bending Widgets takes a personal perspective into answering questions about the human urge to create and the origins of that urge. Three unrelated people from vastly different backgrounds help to shed some light on these questions.

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TERRA 705: Growing Up With Gadgets

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:53:45 +0000

Growing up with Gadgets is a film about technology and its impact on the lives of children at home and school. The film follows 9 year old Emma to see where and how technology is present in her life. Many see technology as the “bad guy” that is keeping children inside more and limiting their exposure to the natural world. Growing Up with Gadgets aims to show that technology and gadgets themselves aren’t the problem, but that it can be used in a positive way, as a catalyst to get children outside more often.

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TERRA 704: Where There Are Reeds

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:32:40 +0000

Athabaska in the Cree language translates to "Where There Are Reeds", a geographic note of these first peoples' early connection to Lake Athabaska and the surrounding terrain. Keeping with the tradition of pre-school wandering in the Canadian Rockies, join us as we explore glaciers and their significance from the unique perspective of climbing in the high alpine and glaciated environment of the Athabaska Glacier.

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TERRA 703: Lines in the Sand

www.lifeonterra.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:39:16 +0000

In 1998, Dr. James Thomson perfected a method to grow human Embryonic Stem Cells in a laboratory environment. His discovery sparked a new debate in what historically has been a long line of moral dilemmas initiated by scientific advancements. "Lines in the Sand" provides the viewer with an unbiased presentation of facts regarding Stem Cell research. This documentary addresses the nature of Stem Cells, their purpose, origin and future use in advanced medical treatments. Can Health care truly be transformed through the use of Stem Cells? Up until now this question has been answered from the heart, not from an understanding of the facts. "Lines in the Sand" seeks to reverse this trend and provide viewers with the information they need to decide for themselves, free of coercion and spin.

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TERRA 702: Why is Science Important?

www.lifeonterra.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:21:47 +0000

Science teacher and film-maker Alom Shaha sets out to uncover a genuinely satisfying answer to his students' most common question: why is science important?

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TERRA 701: Earth & Moon: A Planetary Fairytale

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:16:05 +0000

For his second year project, Refah Seyed Mahmoud built a rear projection dome and crafted an animated film, Earth & Moon, to experiment with the visual possibilities of anamorphic displays. Earth & Moon is a story of coincidence, consequence, and interstellar romance: a scientific fairytale that tells the story of the unique relationship between the earth and the moon.

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TERRA 620: TRUST Alaska

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:12:18 +0000

TRUST is a 10-part series about a perfect trifecta. The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal doctrine enshrined in the laws of every civilized government and holds governments accountable to protect the resources we share in common and depend on for our very survival. The principle of inter-generational justice is enshrined in international human rights law ? simply put, it means that the adults can't have a party on the planet and leave it a mess for the kids. Combine the Public Trust Doctrine with the principles of intergenerational justice and passionate youth, who are fighting for their future in the courts and on the streets, and we have the perfect trifecta. Why? Because youth across the country are bringing legal actions - based on trust - against the federal and state governments, so we will open our eyes and protect our atmosphere and our futures with smart strategies rooted in science. In this episode of the TRUST Series, meet Nelson Kanuk, a 17-year old who learned how...

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TERRA 619: Reefer Madness

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:55:02 +0000

The filmmaker's two obsessions, reef animals and filmmaking, intersect in this brief glimpse at the world of reef aquaria.

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TERRA 618: The Action of Attraction

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:57:00 +0000

This eight-minute film explores an entomologist's research into the relationships between the genes, receptors, pheromones, and behaviors of moths and other insects.

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TERRA 617: Our Tomorrow

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:36:00 +0000

The environmental problems of the world are overwhelming and terrifying, yet something about this fear seems so familiar. Are we living in The End Times? Should we simply give up and admit defeat? In a fascinating mix of interviews, images, and animation, "Our Tomorrow" muses on the natural world and the Apocalypse.

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TERRA 616: TRUST California & Montana

www.lifeonterra.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:20:39 +0000

Trust is a 10-part series about a perfect trifecta. The Public Trust Doctrine is a legal doctrine that traces back to Roman times and holds governments accountable to protect the resources we all share in common and depend upon for our very survival. The principle of inter-generational justice is enshrined in international human rights law and simply put, it means that the adults can't have a party on the planet and leave it a mess for our kids. Combine the Public Trust Doctrine with the principles of inter-generational justice and passionate youth who are fighting for their future in both the courts and on the streets, and we have the perfect trifecta. Why? Because youth across the country are bringing legal actions - based on trust - against the federal and state governments so we will all open our eyes and protect our atmosphere and our futures with smart strategies rooted in science. In part 1, meet Alec Loorz, a 17-year old climate change activist from Oak View, California....

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TERRA 614: Feeding the Problem

www.lifeonterra.com — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:55:09 +0000

What began in 1912 as a gracious effort to save the Jackson Hole elk herd from harsh winters, shrinking habitat, and dwindling forage, has morphed into a century-long feeding program on what is now the National Elk Refuge and 22 other State-run feed grounds. This biological experiment has created a petri dish for wildlife disease and is now one of the most contentious, fiercely debated issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Feeding the Problem is a balanced and in-depth exploration of this unique conservation dilemma from the people most intimately connected to it.

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TERRA 613: Biofilm

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:34:40 +0000

"Biofilm" is an introduction to a relatively new field of medical research that investigates bacteria colonies known as biofilm. Recent research has shown that biofilm colonies often inhabit wounds of immuno-compromised patients, which consequently result in chronic wounds (wounds that remain open for months and years). Biofilm infections are difficult to treat and can lead to the amputation of limbs.

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TERRA 612: Peak to Peak

www.lifeonterra.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:24:01 +0000

Researcher Jack Hogg has studied bighorn sheep for over 30 years. In that time, he has come to know the species like few other people ever will. Follow Jack on a delightful journey watch baby bighorn lambs at play, as he discusses what a changing climate might mean for the animals.

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TERRA 611: Connecting the Gems

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:29:57 +0000

Wildlife biologist Gregg Treinish and filmmaker Deia Schlosberg hike 520 miles along one of the most important wildlife corridors in North America. The two adventurers seek to gain a better understanding of the health of the region from an animal's eye point-of-view by assessing habitat and by monitoring corridor usage, as well as barriers to movement and human-related development along the journey.

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TERRA 541: Ceiba: Nature and the Maya Creation

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:45:28 +0000

Based at archaeological sites across Belize, CEIBA tells the story of wildlife in the Maya creation myth, at the center of which is the Ceiba tree - the bridge between the heavens, earth and the underworld.

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TERRA 601: Laguna Negra

www.lifeonterra.com — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:32:15 +0000

Laguna Negra is a film that explores the core values of a subsistence farming community in Huancabamba (Peru), the way the fabric of this society has been threatened by large scale mining and the destructive outcome of imposing a capital intensive model of development on a society based on traditional values.

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TERRA 602: Cotton-Top

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:32:39 +0000

The Cotton-Top Tamarin is endemic to Colombia’s Caribbean Coast and is critically endangered. ; Thanks to “Proyecto Titi’s” conservation efforts, the Cotton-Top and the people from the region have an opportunity to succeed.

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TERRA 603: BOB: The Bozone Ozone Bus

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:23:26 +0000

Supported by the Turner Community Youth Development Initiative, Bozeman Youth Initiative is an organization supporting students from Kindergarten through college. Within the past year, BYI has created a mobile greenhouse out of a school bus, using this innovative vehicle as a classroom, educating children on the basics of food and gardening. As a non-profit, BYI's mission is to connect the youth of Bozeman, Montana to their community. They provide opportunities through mentoring youth-driven, adult-supported programs that help youth work towards their vision of community and reach their full potential.

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TERRA 604: Tricky Winds

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:20:36 +0000

Each year, wind farms kill thousands of bats. This short, animated film describes how researchers are trying to develop new technologies to protect bats from getting injured or killed by wind mills.

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TERRA 605: Crossroads

www.lifeonterra.com — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:57:39 +0000

An icon of the West, the sage-grouse has been reduced from tens of millions to about 200,000, a casualty of our progress. ; With federal Endangered Species protection officially warranted but unsupported, the fate of this bird in the face of new energy development is unknown.

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TERRA 606: An Eyeful of Sound

www.lifeonterra.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:21:30 +0000

An Eyeful of Sound is an animated documentary about audio-visual synaesthesia, which describes a joining together of sensations that are normally experienced separately. Synaesthetic people may experience tastes, colors, shapes, smells, or touches in tandem with almost any of their other senses.

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TERRA 607: Students Saving the Ocean

www.lifeonterra.com — Sat, 07 May 2011 19:09:22 +0000

STUDENTS SAVING THE OCEAN tells the story of the how the conservation community in the Bay Area comes together to improve the health and environment of the California coasts. ;Students lead the charge to explain how everyday decisions have a big impact on our oceans.

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