Innovation and Biomimicry

Program Details

EcoSense for Living

About EcoSense for Living

Thought-provoking series of eco-topics ranging from reconnecting kids to nature, green jobs, and healthy lifestyles limiting the impacts of toxins on our home and bodies. The series aims to empower viewers with practical solutions geared toward saving money, treading lighter on the planet, and improving quality of life.

Upcoming

Wild Crossings - S4 E1

Scientists, engineers, and wildlife managers are helping animals find safe passage in an increasingly developed world. From finding food and mates to adapting to climate change, wild creatures must overcome all the obstacles humans and nature have put in their way.

• Saturday May 30, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday May 30, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2

Fashioned for the Planet

Explore alternatives to fast and cheap fashion. From upcycling vintage clothes to buying and selling through consignment, to clothes made from scraps rescued from the landfill, EcoSense reveals fashion choices that look good on the planet.

• Monday June 1, 2020 11:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday June 1, 2020 10:00 pm CT on KET2
• Saturday June 6, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday June 6, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2

Wild Healing

In his book, Our Wild Calling, journalist Richard Louv challenges us to understand and appreciate our link to animals, domestic and wild. Dr. Cassandra Quave, an ethnobotanist from Emory University, leads an international team searching for plant-based medicines to replace failing antibiotics. Krista Schlyer, an international conservation photographer, explores animals roam across our southern border.

• Saturday June 13, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday June 13, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2

Future Food - S3 E2

Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, the senior writer of DrawDown, tells us how much our food choices affect our health and climate change. In New Orleans, the Audubon Nature Society promotes an annual sustainable seafood dinner. "Bug Apetit!" explores serving up a better future. Take crickets, for instance! High in protein, they're hopping into popular culture in New York City and London.

• Monday June 15, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 15, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 15, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 15, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 15, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday June 15, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY

Innovation & Biomimicry

EcoSense explores three creative and different examples of biomimicry. A visit to Mushroom Mountain reveals how the potential uses of fantastic fungi go beyond salad. At the Emory Water Hub, mimicking Mother Nature leads to cleaning 400,000 gallons of water per day - without using the city's water treatment system. And at Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, organizations around the country use data to ensure the survival of many diverse species.

• Monday June 1, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 1, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 1, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 1, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 1, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday June 1, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Saturday June 20, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday June 20, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2

Do We Still Need the Clean Air Act? - S3 E3

Dr. Devra Davis, an environmental health expert and author, tells us how Donora, PA slowly awakened America's need for the Clean Air Act. Mom's Clean Air Force are mothers concerned about the effects of two different sources of air pollution. In Pennsylvania, parents guard their children's health against chemicals associated with fracking. In Orlando, we meet a mom engineer/artist who uses her paintings to express her concern about a nearby power plant. Don Anair of the Union of Concerned Scientists talks electric cars, evolving attitudes about carpools and rideshares, and whether or not car ownership is worth the price of admission.

• Monday June 22, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 22, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 22, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 22, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 22, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday June 22, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY

Grizzlies, Wolves, & The Endangered Species Act - S3 E1

There are big questions about the best way to live with apex predators, especially when they've been absent from much of the landscape for decades. EcoSense meets with farmers, hunters, Native Americans, and organizations like Greater Yellowstone Coalition where voices with varying opinions find "common ground," and sometimes put aside their different perspectives for the greater conservation good.

• Monday June 8, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 8, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 8, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 8, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 8, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday June 8, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Saturday June 27, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday June 27, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2

Talking Trash - S3 E4

Explore creative ways that people and organizations are upcycling, reducing, or transforming trash, from food to packaging to clothing. We highlight the most creative solutions out there including upcycling excess material into beautiful products that employ refugees to rebuilding oyster beds.

• Monday June 29, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 29, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 29, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday June 29, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday June 29, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday June 29, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY

Recent

Innovation & Biomimicry

• Saturday May 23, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday May 23, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2
• Monday May 18, 2020 11:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday May 18, 2020 10:00 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday May 17, 2020 2:00 pm ET on KET
• Sunday May 17, 2020 1:00 pm CT on KET

Wild Healing

• Monday May 25, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 25, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 25, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 25, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Saturday May 16, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday May 16, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2
• Monday May 11, 2020 11:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday May 11, 2020 10:00 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday May 10, 2020 2:00 pm ET on KET
• Sunday May 10, 2020 1:00 pm CT on KET

Fashioned for the Planet

• Monday May 18, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday May 18, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Monday May 18, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 18, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 18, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 18, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Saturday May 9, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday May 9, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2
• Monday May 4, 2020 11:00 pm ET on KET2
• Monday May 4, 2020 10:00 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday May 3, 2020 2:00 pm ET on KET
• Sunday May 3, 2020 1:00 pm CT on KET

Talking Trash - S3 E4

• Monday May 4, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday May 4, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Monday May 4, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 4, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 4, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 4, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY

Wild Crossings - S4 E1

• Monday May 25, 2020 11:30 pm ET on KET2
• Monday May 25, 2020 10:30 pm CT on KET2
• Sunday May 24, 2020 2:00 pm ET on KET
• Sunday May 24, 2020 1:00 pm CT on KET
• Monday May 11, 2020 7:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Monday May 11, 2020 6:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Monday May 11, 2020 10:30 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 11, 2020 9:30 am CT on KETKY
• Monday May 11, 2020 2:00 am ET on KETKY
• Monday May 11, 2020 1:00 am CT on KETKY
• Saturday May 2, 2020 3:30 pm ET on KET2
• Saturday May 2, 2020 2:30 pm CT on KET2