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How dramatic twists in Earth’s story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it, and what can be learnt from this tale before it’s too late.
Today, Earth is a human world, home to eight billion people and counting. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth’s surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth’s story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it and what can be learnt from this epic tale before it’s too late.
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Tue 22 Aug 2023
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The Rain of Terror
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Humanity’s Future
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Line Producer | Raewyn Dickson |
| Composer | Paul Saunderson |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Cohen |
| Executive Producer | Rob Liddell |
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Aug 2023 21:00
- Sun 20 Aug 2023 17:05±«Óãtv Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 22 Aug 2023 08:00
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