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Conservation in Action VideosFrom cleaning Lake Tahoe to cooking with solar power, see how people are making a positive difference on the environment.Welcome to the National Geographic video player.Video Sections

Environment Video - Get an in-depth look at the constantly changing Earth, from natural disasters like volcanoes and tornadoes, to global warming and other effects of climate change.

Going Green >> Conservation in Action - From cleaning Lake Tahoe to cooking with solar power, see how people are making a positive difference on the environment.
- "This Bulb" - Natalie Portman, Kyra Sedgwick and Chloe Sevigny explain how simply changing a light bulb can help reverse the effects of greenhouse gases. With music by Aimee Mann.
- Boat Alarm Could Save Manatees - June 4, 2009—Manatees can't hear the low sounds of boat engines, which is why the animals are frequently injured, a researcher says. A high-pitched alarm could solve the problem.
- Cleaning Lake Tahoe - For thousands of years, the Washoe tribe has called Lake Tahoe home. Now development is threatening their ancestral waters.
- Coastal Cleanup - Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers gather to clean up coastlines around the world.
- Cuba Gets Green Cred - November 14, 2008—Cuba is the only country that meets the criteria for sustainable development from the conservation group WWF. But concern persists for once thriving Caribbean marine turtles.
- Ecuador Conservation - Volunteers are teaching local farmers to use their land and protect it at the same time.
- Edward Norton: Bag the Bag - Paper or Plastic? Edward Norton describes a simple, easy step everyone can take to help clean up the environment.
- Environmental Churches - Many congregations are spreading the word of energy conservation—starting with their own churches.
- Everglades - Everybody agrees the Everglades must be restored. But they all differ on how it should be done.
- Farm Restoration - A program in Minnesota is encouraging farmers to turn their farmlands into wetlands.
- Glen Canyon Controversy - Beyond the controversy of keeping or removing Glen Canyon Dam are the many consequences of managing the mighty Colorado River.
- Golf Grass - In Miami, one golf course has found a way to save hundreds of thousands of dollars, and save the environment, too.
- Great Lakes Cleanup - How can we protect the Great Lakes? The answer can be found on Lake Michigan.
- Hogans - One Native American tribe is helping to cure their sick and clogged forest by providing renewed hope for their members.
- Horse Logging - One environmentally friendly way to log forests is the old-fashioned way—with horses.
- Mediterranean Cleanup - A program in Spain is cleaning up its marine ecosystems by stopping pollutants while they're still on land.
- Orphaned Gorillas Sent to Island - August 17, 2009—Six gorilla orphans of a critically endangered species have been released on an isolated African island. Conservationists hope to move the gorillas into the wider wilderness within three years.
- Personal Care - Even the messiest room in the house deserves a cleaner, greener makeover.
- Reef Balls - A company is helping to improve endangered coral reefs, thanks to people who want to "sleep with the fishes."
- Solar Cooking - A stove powered by the sun is making a big difference in impoverished communities.
- Surrogate Moms Boost Wallaby Births - September 24, 2009—To help save South Australia's rare black-footed wallaby, researchers are taking joeys from the wild and placing them in surrogate pouches, encouraging wild moms to trigger "backup" pregnancies.
- Sustainable Logging - Sustainable forestry helps strike a balance between the needs of people and the health of our forests.
- Turtle Excluder - Endangered sea turtles are making a comeback thanks to the T.E.D.—the Turtle Excluder Device.
- Wakodahatchee - In Florida, county officials have learned to use wastewater to build a wetlands oasis.
- What You Do Counts - It's our actions that decide how much of the greenhouse gas, CO2, we create. It's what you do that counts.
Energy - Learn about new sources for energy and see how they work.
Environmental Threats - Get a first-hand look at the greatest dangers facing the environment.
Global Warming - See the effects global warming is having on polar bears, arctic ice, glaciers, and more, and learn about how CO2 and other greenhouse gases are contributing to climate change.
Going Green - Get tips on how you can help keep the environment healthy.
Green Guide - A myriad of ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
Habitats - Explore the world's most thrilling landscapes in breathtaking video.
Natural Disasters - Witness the awesome power of nature through incredible footage of tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and more.
Ocean Now - National Geographic's Ocean Now is a project to study the last healthy, undisturbed places in the ocean. Follow Dr. Enric Sala and a team of scientists as they explore the pristine waters of the southern Line Islands.
Preserve Our Planet - preserve our planet
State of the Earth - See exactly what's going on in the envriornment around the world, and get a sense of what's working and where we can make major improvements.
Threats to Animals - Take a closer look at the biggest challenges faced by other members of the animal kingdom in today's changing environment.

Animals Video - All the beauty and excitement of the animal kingdom comes to you in thrilling footage of lions, sharks, squid and more.

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Environment Video - Get an in-depth look at the constantly changing Earth, from natural disasters like volcanoes and tornadoes, to global warming and other effects of climate change.

Kids Video - Wild, creepy, cute, and slimy animals from puppies and lions to lizards and snakes all do thier amazing things and we catch it all on video.

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