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How to Grow a Planet

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2012-2012
1 Season
Documentary

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Geologist Ian Stewart explain in three stages of natural history the crucial interaction of our very planet's physiology and its unique wildlife. Biological evolution is largely driven bu adaptation to conditions such as climate, soil and irrigation, but biotopes were also shaped by wildlife changing earth's surface and climate significantly, even disregarding human activity.

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Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

Jim Spickler

Self

Daniel Martin

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Episode 1

Life from Light

61 mins

In this first episode Professor Iain Stewart shows how plants first harnessed the life giving power of the sun, and created our atmosphere. He uncovers the epic battle between the dinosaurs and the tallest trees on the planet. He shows plants breathing - and for the first time talking to each other.

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