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How to Grow a Planet

How to Grow a Planet

A stunning new perspective on the power of plant life

Genres

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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

177 mins

Rating

8.8/10

Release Date

08 March 2012

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

Norberto Asensio

Norberto Asensio

Self - Liverpool John Moores University

Chris Austin

Chris Austin

Self - Forest Fire Association

Katrina Hope

Katrina Hope

Self

Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin

Self

Jill Pruetz

Jill Pruetz

Self - Iowa State University

Klaus Schmidt

Klaus Schmidt

Self - German Archaeological Institute

Jim Spickler

Jim Spickler

Self

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