How to Grow a Planet
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Geologist Iain Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
59 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Tue, Feb 7, 2012
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Season 1, Episode 3: “The Challenger”
In the third episode, Iain discovers the remarkable impact of just one plant: grass. On the savannah of South Africa he sees how grass unleashed a firestorm to fight its greatest enemy, the forests. He shows how cutting your finger on a blade of grass shows us how it transformed life in the oceans. In Senegal, he meets the cleverest chimps in the world. And, in the ruins of the oldest temple on Earth, he tells the extraordinary story of how grass triggered human civilisation.
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How to Grow a Planet: Life from Light - Wildscreen Festival Nominee 2012
Type: Clip • Published 2012-10-19
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What is How to Grow a Planet about?
Geologist Iain Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.
How many seasons does How to Grow a Planet have?
How to Grow a Planet comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in How to Grow a Planet?
Key cast members in How to Grow a Planet include Iain Stewart.
Who created or directed How to Grow a Planet?
How to Grow a Planet was developed and directed by Not specified.