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The Best Episodes of Earth From Above

Every episode of Earth From Above ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Earth From Above!

Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Japan: Consumption, Our Imprint on the Environment" is the best rated episode of "Earth From Above". It scored 9.8/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/21/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sea and Oceans: Deep Blue".

  • Japan: Consumption, Our Imprint on the Environment
    9.8/109 votes
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    #1 - Japan: Consumption, Our Imprint on the Environment

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2009

    Traveling to Japan, Yann Arthus-Bertrand addresses waste and the overconsumption of food, electronics and other products by wealthy countries. The repercussions of excessive consumption are examined, including its significant -- and perhaps irreversible -- harm to the environment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sea and Oceans: Deep Blue
    9.7/108 votes
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    #2 - Sea and Oceans: Deep Blue

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2007

    Covering 72 percent of the planet, the sea is an extensive, but not inexhaustible, resource. This episode sheds light on how to protect it and explores humankind's interdependence with the sea.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The End of Oil
    9.7/108 votes
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    #3 - The End of Oil

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2009

    With the world's energy supplies dwindling, host Yann Arthus-Bertrand heads to the most oil-dependent country on Earth: the United States, where he looks at life without oil and the production of alternative energy resources for the future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gabon: Plan B
    9.7/108 votes
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    #4 - Gabon: Plan B

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2010

    In this installment, the team looks at ways to achieve equilibrium between sustainable development and the growth needed to support 7 billion people.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Forest
    9.6/109 votes
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    #5 - The Forest

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/23/2008

    Madagascar has experienced extreme deforestation. Botanists are attempting to protect the native baobab trees and other island fauna, as vegetation is crucial to sustaining life. Host Yann Arthus-Bertrand meets those who have committed their lives to protecting the world's forests.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Six Billion Men to Feed
    9.5/109 votes
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    #6 - Six Billion Men to Feed

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2007

    Meet farmers who are fighting against the excesses of modern and intensive agriculture, including pesticides and genetically modified organisms. To foster sustainable development, consumers can influence agricultural practices by changing their eating habits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Great Rivers
    9.5/109 votes
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    #7 - The Great Rivers

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/28/2008

    Many of the world's waterways are dried up or polluted. In Argentina, a dam at Iguazu Falls affects the local population and environment. Yann Arthus-Bertrand also visits China and its disproportionate Three Gorges dam, as well as the Botswana Okavango, the Aral Sea and New York.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fresh Water: The Blue Gold
    9.4/1010 votes
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    #8 - Fresh Water: The Blue Gold

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/4/2007

    Discover why fresh water is the most precious resource on Earth, vital to life and prosperity, but is also one of the most threatened, with spectacular scenery of canyons, glaciers and waterfalls, as well as man-made structures.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Earth and Its Resources: Save the Earth
    9.4/1010 votes
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    #9 - The Earth and Its Resources: Save the Earth

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2007

    As man's impact on Earth reaches an all-time high, meet innovators who are attempting to reverse the damage and write a new contract with nature. In scenes across the globe from America to China, this exploration of man's influence on the Earth also includes discussion on how to lighten it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Men and Animals
    9.4/109 votes
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    #10 - Men and Animals

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2008

    Visit South Africa, an exemplary country for the protection of biodiversity, where cohabitation with the wild introduces a new humanistic philosophy. Yann Arthus-Bertrand meets individuals who have taken on the protection of wild animals such as the elephant, the seal and the white rhino.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heroes of Nature: Bangladesh
    9.4/108 votes
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    #11 - Heroes of Nature: Bangladesh

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2010

    Focusing on Bangladesh, this episode looks at people who left their lives behind to work with charities and bring meaningful change to those in need. Through their foundation, Yves and Runa Marre are providing health care to isolated communities in Bangladesh aboard a floating hospital.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Biodiversity: All Alive, All Connected
    9.2/1016 votes
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    #12 - Biodiversity: All Alive, All Connected

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2006

    From microscopic bacteria to the largest animals, this installment explores the incredible biodiversity of the Earth, highlighting the interdependence of the planet's inhabitants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Natural Reserves: Senegal
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    #13 - The Natural Reserves: Senegal

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 9/8/2010

    Yann Arthus-Bertrand travels through Senegal to meet men and women who are dedicating their lives to preserving the environment and aiding Senegal's citizens.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hand of Man: Canada
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    #14 - The Hand of Man: Canada

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2011

    Host Yann Arthus-Bertrand speaks to Prince Charles about forest preservation efforts, and to Temple Grandin, an innovator in the livestock industry. Furthermore he examines environmental problems brought on by Quebec's hydroelectric dams, and meets with an architect whose structures are made of reclaimed materials.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heroes of Nature: Volcanoes
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    #15 - Heroes of Nature: Volcanoes

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/8/2011

    Study the rebirth of nature that followed the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and visit Indonesia to witness the world's most sulfuric volcano. Yann Arthus-Bertrand also travels to Italy, home to the largest number of active volcanoes in Europe, to discuss the possible results of an eruption.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A