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Countdown to Copenhagen

In December 2009, leaders from across the world will meet in Copenhagen to establish a new climate protocol to succeed the famous Kyoto protocol (which the U.S. never signed). The outcome of this meeting will likely define the international stance on climate change and global warming for the coming decades. Not to get ahead of ourselves this year . . . but we at TERRA think this is the most important approaching environmental milestone of 2009 and the foundation for earnest change is already beginning. So, with this global spirit in mind, let's kick off the new year with some great environmental films and a newly-announced collaboration with the United Nations to continue bringing you fresh content from around the world. Don't change that dial! We've got an amazing slate of films for you in 2009 . . . a year that will be remembered for new beginnings based on sustainable values.

-- ELB

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TERRA 310: Picante! The Power of Peppers - PART TWO

8:58mins | 2007-02-12 | Produced by: Burge, Eric
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No doubt the power of peppers is in the heat, but where does this heat really come from? Hint: it can't be measured by a thermometer. What causes chiles to "burn" when we eat them? Is this dangerous? And most importantly, why do we keep coming back for more? There is an old saying . . . "once burned, twice shy" but with the chile pepper, this doesn't seem to apply. Some humans just can't get enough. What is this magic substance that, once concentrated, can stop grizzly bears in their tracks, turning the chile into a powerful weapon? In honor of St. Valentine's Day, find out how to put some real spice back in your life with Part Two of Picante!
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