Movie Description:
2008 was marked by astounding-scientificbreakthroughs in the understanding of our world--as well as by devastating reminders of how much the Earth has leftto teach us. From advances in predictingearthquakes and hurricanes, to amazing insights into coral reefs and supervolcanoes, to the discovery ofover one hundred thousand endangered gorillas, this was a year to remember. Stunning archival footage provides a window into the front line of scienceas National Geographic investigates the impact that developmenthas had on the environment andwhat is being done to protectour planet.