Environment Earth Day On PBS (NAPSA)—Cutting-edge discoveries in scientific research affect our lives in extraordinary ways. Making sense of these innovations and their relevance to our everyday lives is a goal of PBS, where viewers tune in for highquality, informative and entertaining science and naturalhistory programs. i New PBS seriesare helping raise awareness of environmental issues. Cede Prudente Starting in April—in conjunction with Earth Day 2005—and throughout the year, PBS signature series and specials examine global environmentalissues. Leading this effort is the “Nature” three-part miniseries “Deep Jungle,” which reveals how technology is changing the character of jungle exploration, providing scientists with the meansto unlock secrets that vastly enlarge our understanding of rain forests and their role in planetary ecology. Other PBS series that focus on environmental issues include “Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers,” “Journey to Planet Earth” (hosted by Matt Damon), “National Geographic’s Strange Days on Planet Earth” (hosted by Edward Norton), “NOVA scienceNOW”and “NOW.” Check local listings.
