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Unit 5: Sustainable Infrastructures

Host Raiany Silva takes students on a journey to feature sustainable infrastructures like the Atlanta Beltline, Clayton County Wetlands, and The Ray Highway in LaGrange. In order to understand the effects of human population growth on ecosystems, Raiany also visits Arabia Mountain High School to learn about sustainable design from teachers and students. 

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3 Segments in this Unit

Bird's-eye view of a developing city with waterways and housing

Segment A: Human Population Growth and Global Ecosystems

In this episode of Let's Go Enviro, we hear from the Atlanta Beltline's director of design, Kevin Burke. He's been working on this project since 2009 with the goal of bringing less pollution and healthier lifestyles to the city's population.

Silhouette of heavy construction equipment.

Segment B: Building Sustainably

In order to understand the building blocks of sustainable construction, host Raiany Silva heads over to Arabia Mountain High School where she engages in a lesson on environmental design.

Segment C: Sustainable Design

Sustainability has been defined as the balance of the environment, the economy, and equity. In this segment of Let's Go Enviro, hear how Georgia students are being encouraged to create sustainable ideas in their curriculum. 

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