Name: Yann Arthus-Bertrand captures fragile Earth in wide-angle
Uploaded: 2009-06-03T01:00:00Z
Duration: 14 min 41 s
Description: In this image-filled talk, Yann Arthus-Bertrand displays his three most recent projects on humanity and our habitat -- stunning aerial photographs in his series "The Earth From Above," personal interviews from around the globe featured in his web project "6 billion Others," and his soon-to-be-released movie, "Home," which documents human impact on the environment through breathtaking video.

In this image-filled talk, Yann Arthus-Bertrand displays his three most recent projects on humanity and our habitat -- stunning aerial photographs in his series "The Earth From Above," personal interviews from around the globe featured in his web project "6 billion Others," and his soon-to-be-released movie, "Home," which documents human impact on the environment through breathtaking video.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand captures fragile Earth in wide-angle

Humans have transformed the Earth more in the last 50 years than in all previous history. One plane trip can emit as much CO2 as an average person produces in a year. From melting glaciers and vanishing coral reefs to deforestation and food scarcity, these vivid images and stories show both the deep challenges and the enduring connections uniting people worldwide. The time for pessimism is over; everyone has a role to play in protecting our fragile home.