Earth Day programs | On Western Reserve Public Media

Western Reserve Public Media (WNEO/WEAO 45.1/49.1) celebrates Earth Day (April 22) with programs about the natural world, environmental change and green technology:

“Arctic Air: A Greenlandic Journey with the 109th,” 7 p.m. Sunday: Scientists seek answers to questions about climate change and global warming.

“Nature, Survivors of the Firestorm,” 8 p.m. Sunday: Bush fires tore through Australia in 2009 burning more than a million acres, but the environment showed an extraordinary capacity for healing. How does nature heal itself so quickly?

“American Masters, John Muir in the New World,” 9 p.m. Monday: Discover the story of Sierra Club’s Scottish-born founder, who influenced modern environmentalism.

“Global Focus: The New Environmentalists,” 10:30 p.m. Monday: Meet six passionate and dedicated environmental activists.

“Earth: The Operators’ Manual,” 8 p.m. Tuesday: Explains our planet’s climate history and sustainable energy options.

“The Greenest Building,” 9 p.m. Tuesday: Over the next 20 years, one third of our nation’s existing building stock will be replaced with energy-efficient buildings. But is demolition on this scale really for the best?

“Nova, Power Surge,” 9 p.m. April 20: The latest innovations and schemes to re-engineer the entire climate system.

“Bag It!,” 10 p.m., April 20: This touching film follows “everyman” Jeb Berrier on a global tour to unravel the complexities of our plastic world.

“Saving the Bay,” 3 p.m. April 24: Narrated by Robert Redford, this timely program explores one of America’s greatest natural resources: the San Francisco Bay.