A Perfect Planet

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S01E05: Humans

Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it’s affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.

Overview

A unique fusion of blue chip natural history and earth science that explains how our living planet operates. This five-part series shows how the forces of nature drive, shape and support Earth’s great diversity of wildlife.

Episodes

Volcano

S01E01 Volcano

January 3, 2021 8.8 53 min
A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
The Sun

S01E02 The Sun

January 10, 2021 9.0 51 min
From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.
Weather

S01E03 Weather

January 17, 2021 9.0 51 min
Weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.
Oceans

S01E04 Oceans

January 24, 2021 9.0 50 min
There are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.
Humans

S01E05 Humans

January 31, 2021 9.0 60 min
Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it’s affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.

Cast

David Attenborough
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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