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TV series

Earth from Above

2006NR3 seasons8.6 / 10

Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the Earth. Each episodes talks about one particular environmental challenge.

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Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Earth from Above premiered October 31, 2006. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Earth From Above is a documentary series dedicated to the major challenges faced by our planet, bringing the viewer beautiful High Definition images of the Earth. Each episodes talks about one particular environmental challenge.

Cast, crew and production details

About Earth from Above

Cast

Yann Arthus-BertrandSelf - Narrator (voice)

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
15
Original language
French
Original title
Vu du ciel

Networks & production

  • France 2France
  • France 3France
  • Société Européenne de Production (SEP)
  • RTBFBelgium
  • France 2France

Themes

ecologyenvironmentalgeographymother naturenarrationnaturesustainability

Season 3 episodes

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Episode 1

Japan: Consumption, Our Imprint on the Environment

1h 30m

Traveling to Japan, Yann Arthus-Bertrand addresses waste and the overconsumption of food, electronics and other products by wealthy countries. The repercussions of excessive consumption are examined, including its significant -- and perhaps irreversible -- harm to the environment.

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Episode 2

The End of Oil

1h 30m

With the world's energy supplies dwindling, host Yann Arthus-Bertrand heads to the most oil-dependent country on Earth: the United States, where he looks at life without oil and the production of alternative energy resources for the future.

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Episode 3

Gabon: Plan B

1h 30m

In this installment, the team looks at ways to achieve equilibrium between sustainable development and the growth needed to support 7 billion people.

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Episode 4

Heroes of Nature: Bangladesh

1h 30m

Focusing on Bangladesh, this episode looks at people who left their lives behind to work with charities and bring meaningful change to those in need. Through their foundation, Yves and Runa Marre are providing health care to isolated communities in Bangladesh aboard a floating hospital.

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Episode 5

The Natural Reserves: Senegal

1h 30m

Yann Arthus-Bertrand travels through Senegal to meet men and women who are dedicating their lives to preserving the environment and aiding Senegal's citizens.

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Episode 6

The Hand of Man: Canada

1h 30m

Host Yann Arthus-Bertrand speaks to Prince Charles about forest preservation efforts, and to Temple Grandin, an innovator in the livestock industry. Furthermore he examines environmental problems brought on by Quebec's hydroelectric dams, and meets with an architect whose structures are made of reclaimed materials.

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Episode 7

Heroes of Nature: Volcanoes

1h 30mFinale

Study the rebirth of nature that followed the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, and visit Indonesia to witness the world's most sulfuric volcano. Yann Arthus-Bertrand also travels to Italy, home to the largest number of active volcanoes in Europe, to discuss the possible results of an eruption.

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026