Planet Earth 2000
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Elizabeth Vargas
Chris Cuomo
Leonardo Dicaprio
Bill Clinton
Dana Arrick
Ralph Avellino
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
News special dedicated to an exploration of environmental issues, including global warming and the impact it has had on society. The program features segments on an underwater habitat in Key Largo, Florida, where students are learning about coral bleaching; the impact that the warming of the Earth has had on the Native American community in Kotzebue, Alaska, where thinning ice is presenting safety problems for hunters and fishermen; what the city of Atlanta is doing to deal with severe problems resulting from traffic jams and urban sprawl; and an interview with President Clinton, conducted by Leonardo DiCaprio.