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Long shrouded in secrecy, the life of Nikola Tesla is illuminated in this film. His achievements are so profound that he was seen as a threat to the world’s economy and many of his inventions are still classified by the U.S. (45 min in 5 segments)

The indigenous communities of Ecuador are standing up and demanding Chevron-Texaco to clean up its toxic wastewater legacy in the worse environmental disaster since Chernobyl. (28 min)

Buildings are actually responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than cars. Simply weatherizing houses and businesses can reduce their environmental impact and lower energy bills. (3:53 min)

Oil is an expensive resource that is rapidly becoming harder to find. Eventually, we are going to have to find a renewable fuel source to replace it. These scientists think they already have—algae. (3:08 min)

Nigeria’s main rebel group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (Mend), is threatening to call off its ceasefire with the government if foreign oil companies do not leave their land. (3:58 min)

Pepe Escobar at RealNews Network asks, Does anyone care about what happens to the Uighurs? All country leaders swallow Chinese propaganda and turn their backs on human right abuses in Xinjiang. (7:30 min)

The first episode of PBS Building Green lays the groundwork for a dream home that is as green as green can go. (24 min)

We can develop new alternative energy to replace oil but we cannot replace water, a basic human need. This segment looks at Florida, China, Nevada and their dwindling water supply. (22 min)