Earth Day On PBS

Cutting-edge discoveries in scientific research affect our lives in extraordinary ways. Making sense of these innovations and their relevance to our everyday lives is a goal of PBS, where viewers tune in for high-quality, informative and entertaining science and natural history programs.

Starting in April-in conjunction with Earth Day 2005-and throughout the year, PBS signature series and specials examine global environmental issues.

Leading this effort is the "Nature" three-part miniseries "Deep Jungle," which reveals how technology is changing the character of jungle exploration, providing scientists with the means to unlock secrets that vastly enlarge our understanding of rain forests and their role in planetary ecology.

Other PBS series that focus on environmental issues include "Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers," "Journey to Planet Earth" (hosted by Matt Damon), "National Geographic's Strange Days on Planet Earth" (hosted by Edward Norton), "NOVA scienceNOW" and "NOW." Check local listings.