Documentary

How Earth Made Us

In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

How Earth Made Us

First Air Date

January 19, 2010

Last Air Date

February 23, 2010

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Language

English

Networks

BBC Two

Human Planet
S01E05

Human Planet

Professor Iain Stewart continues his epic exploration of how the planet has shaped human history. Iain explores the most recently established force, humans. It's easy to think of the human impact on the planet as a negative one, but as he discovers, this isn't always the case. It is clear that humans have unprecedented control over many of the planet's geological cycles; the question is, how will the human race use this power?

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