Series synopsis
Earth Focus Shorts is an American drama television series that premiered on May 29, 2019.
Shorts in collaboration with the show "Earth Focus", an environmental news magazine featuring investigative reports and in-depth stories about our changing environment and how it affects people around the world. It's funded by Wallace Genetic Foundation, Marisla Foundation, Park Foundation, Farvue Foundation, Shared Earth Foundation, Cornell Douglas Foundation, Rachel's Network, National Science Foundation, and individual donors.
Premise
Shorts in collaboration with the show "Earth Focus", an environmental news magazine featuring investigative reports and in-depth stories about our changing environment and how it affects people around the world. It's funded by Wallace Genetic Foundation, Marisla Foundation, Park Foundation, Farvue Foundation, Shared Earth Foundation, Cornell Douglas Foundation, Rachel's Network, National Science Foundation, and individual donors.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 29, 2019 | September 24, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How Abalone Genes Could Help Marine Life Survive Our Changing Oceans A captive breeding lab at the University of California, Davis, is growing thousands of abalone. Researchers are looking at their genetics to understand why some are more resilient to ocean acidification. If researchers understand what makes some abalone more reslient, they can not only help the endangered species survive, but help other marine life survive into the future as well. |
May 29, 2019 |
| 2 |
Weathering the L.A. River Unsheltered Extreme heat and flood events pose a growing threat for people experiencing homelessness on the L.A. River. The impact of climate change is complex, but community members are finding a way forward with emergency response skills, inclusive modeling to reimagine the channel, and volunteer programs serving the day-to-day needs of unhoused people, especially during climate change disasters. |
September 24, 2024 |
Production
Release
| First aired | May 29, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | September 24, 2024 |
| Status | continue |