‘Human Footprint’ is back with a new episode

Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. 

PBS’s Emmy®-nominated series “Human Footprint” is back for another season. Hosted by biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton, Ph.D., the series’ six new episodes explore the global impact of Earth’s most ingenious, destructive and adaptive species… humans.

Follow Shane as he travels the globe and gives audiences a firsthand look at how people have transformed the planet and the millions of species around us. Along the way, Shane meets farmers, scientists, journalists and business owners across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. He discovers that the ways that we reshaped the world have been driven not only by our biological needs but also by our social, political and cultural identities. 

Vanishing Act: Episode 6

From fossils entombed in tar to cells frozen in hope, Shane traces the arc of extinction from prehistory to the present. On an epic global journey, he meets species at the brink of oblivion… and the people who won’t give up on them.

Dammed If You Do: Episode 5

Shane travels from ancient aqueducts to modern mega-dams, following our age-old quest to tame water. On a journey down the Colorado River, he discovers how humanity’s thirst for control has reshaped rivers, ecosystems and civilization itself.

Explore more of Arizona and the natural wonders it offers. Watch Trail Mix’d: Photography Expeditions – A Snapshot of Page’s Hiking Trails to learn more about the Colorado River, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend, a stunning natural landmark and one of the most photographed spots in the Southwest for its breathtaking views.

The Honey Trap: Episode 4

Everyone knows the honey bee, but it’s just one species – there are 20,000 others! Humans have depended on bees – both wild and managed – for millennia. But as bee populations collapse around the world, can we save them before it’s too late?

Dressed to Kill: Episode 3

Take a look in the mirror… do you like what you see? From biotech labs to beaver ponds, from New York Fashion Week to Chile’s textile graveyards, Shane unravels how the trends we chase to fit in and stand out leave a lasting mark on our planet.

The Enemy of My Enemy: Episode 2

Shane meets the unlikely heroes of pest control, from 10,000 ducks in Thai rice fields to microscopic mites dropped by drone over Washington’s hops. He also joins biologist Rick Shine and toad buster Simon Middap to unpack the full story of Australia’s cane toad invasion.

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