"The Dust Bowl" chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the "Great Plow-Up," followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. A film by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan.
How did life storm the beaches and dominate planet Earth? NOVA's prehistoric adventure continues with four-legged animals walking onto dry land, and the planet poised for disaster.
Take a seat in WPT's virtual lecture hall. This educational series covers a wide range of subjects, including science, economics, the environment, health, art, culture and more.
In a state with no fossil energy resources, homegrown bioenergy is especially attractive. However, biomass production for energy carries its own environmental and economic risks. We will discuss the important aspects of sustainable bioenergy production in Wisconsin, and highlight t...
Take a seat in WPT's virtual lecture hall. This educational series covers a wide range of subjects, including science, economics, the environment, health, art, culture and more.
Take a seat in WPT's virtual lecture hall. This educational series covers a wide range of subjects, including science, economics, the environment, health, art, culture and more.
Take a seat in WPT's virtual lecture hall. This educational series covers a wide range of subjects, including science, economics, the environment, health, art, culture and more.
How did life storm the beaches and dominate planet Earth? NOVA's prehistoric adventure continues with four-legged animals walking onto dry land, and the planet poised for disaster.
Some welcome the return of the gray wolf to Wisconsin; others have concerns. This special explores the history of the gray wolf, looks at the controversy surrounding the animals' return and discovers a unique breed of dog that is effective against predators like wolves.
Some welcome the return of the gray wolf to Wisconsin; others have concerns. This special explores the history of the gray wolf, looks at the controversy surrounding the animals' return and discovers a unique breed of dog that is effective against predators like wolves.