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How dramatic twists in Earth鈥檚 story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it, and what can be learnt from this tale before it鈥檚 too late.
Today, Earth is a human world, home to eight billion people and counting. Humans now have a greater effect in shaping Earth鈥檚 surface than many natural processes. Chris Packham explores how dramatic twists in Earth鈥檚 story enabled humans to go from being part of nature to controlling it and what can be learnt from this epic tale before it鈥檚 too late.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Line Producer | Raewyn Dickson |
| Composer | Paul Saunderson |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Cohen |
| Executive Producer | Rob Liddell |
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