Man-made disasters

Introduces what the ozone layer is, how it protects life on Earth, the damage done to it by CFCs, the danger of the increasingly large hole in the ozone layer, and what may be done to heal it.

Explains the dangers nuclear disasters pose to the world and chronicle the events surrounding the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl and the affects it had on the world.

Analyzes the inherent risks and dangers of human space exploration, from those that affect the health of astronauts to those that result in shuttle explosions, and examines ways of reducing safety-related incidents.

Describes the causes and outcomes of famous shipwrecks throughout history and discusses how shipwrecks are investigated and what is being done to prevent future disasters.

Describes the environmental and health risks of oil and chemical spills and discusses specific incidents, including the 2002 "Prestige" spill in Spain, the oil well fires of the 1991 Gulf War, and the devastating 1984 Bhopal, India, chemical disaster.

Describes several major nuclear accidents, their impact on people and the environment, responses to them, and prevention efforts.

Describes the different types of pollution and the impact they have on the world's climate, water, land, and air.

Examines the ecology, importance, and systematic destruction of the world's rain forests.