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Strange Days on Planet Earth

Around the globe, scientists are racing to solve a series of mysteries: how could a one-degree rise in average temperature have such profound effects? What happens to an ecosystem when top predators disappear? Why do invasive species cause such havoc? "Strange Days on Planet Earth," hosted by award-winning actor, writer and director Edward Norton ("Primal Fear," "American History X," "Italian Job"), uses engaging storytelling and innovative imaging to explore new discoveries about the health of the planet. On April 23, Season Two premieres on PBS stations with "Dangerous Catch; Dirty Secrets," an in-depth look at overfishing. This latest one-hour episode, as with earlier programs in the series--("Invaders," "The One Degree Factor," "Predators" and "Troubled Waters")--is constructed as a high-tech detective story, with the fate of the planet at stake, revealing the way that seemingly distant events are connected and ultimately how they are affecting our individual health and well-being.

Visit the "Strange Days on Planet Earth" Web site:
http://www.pbs.org/strangedays

For education and outreach materials, visit:
http://www.pbs.org/strangedays/educators