Every year, bees contribute over £106.2 billion to the global economy; coral over £6.1 trillion; plankton over £138.7 billion and beavers almost £500 million. These figures were released today by BBC Earth in a pilot model for an Earth Index that demonstrates the financial contribution that nature makes to the world economy every year. BBC Earth published the Earth Index in the financial sections of the Wall Street Journal (US); Times (London); Singapore Business Times … [Read more...] about BBC Earth puts nature on the stock exchange
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BBC Earth premieres on StarHub TV
Singapore– BBC Worldwide Asia and StarHub announced the launch of a new premium factual channel, BBC Earth on 3 October, 9pm. Broadcast in stunning high definition, the channel promises to push the boundaries of filmmaking to fully immerse and engage audiences in nature’s stories, taking viewers on a journey of discovery. The channel, a rebrand of BBC Knowledge, will replace BBC Knowledge on StarHub TV Channel 407. … [Read more...] about BBC Earth premieres on StarHub TV
BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
Sony Pictures Television's India unit Multi Screen Media and BBC Worldwide have partnered to launch Sony BBC Earth. The new premium factual channel is a first for BBC Worldwide in launching a co-branded channel with a local partner. The channel will broadcast in HD and will be available in Tamil, English and Hindi across India. BBC Worldwide has been rebuilding its India presence after it pulled the plug on two of its channels here, BBC Entertainment and kids channel CBeebies, in 2012 after five … [Read more...] about BBC and Sony launch a factual channel
More BBC Earth titles in Latin America
Audiences in Latin America can look forward to a blockbuster line up of programmes when BBC Worldwide launches its new premium factual channel BBC Earth on the 1 September. Alongside the breath taking natural history landmarks Life Story and The Hunt the channel promises to show audiences that real life is better than fiction with thrilling adventure series and cutting edge documentaries that will bring viewers fascinating science, health and technology series that will reveal new insights into … [Read more...] about More BBC Earth titles in Latin America
BBC secures BBC Earth deals
BBC Worldwide has concluded two deals for BBC Earth content to be shown as a BBC Earth branded block in Spain on channel CANAL + 1 and in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, on public channel Eén. These deals will give viewers unprecedented access to some of the best of BBC Earth programming. BBC Earth offers unforgettable viewing experiences aimed at connecting people to the amazing world around us in a way that is meaningful and relevant to their lives today. It aims to … [Read more...] about BBC secures BBC Earth deals
BBC Earth to launch in Asia
Singapore – BBC Worldwide announced the launch of new premium factual channel, BBC Earth, in Asia. BBC Earth will inspire audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. The channel will showcase the work of the world’s foremost factual film makers as it takes audiences on a journey of discovery. From the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space, BBC Earth will bring viewers face to face with heart pounding action, mind blowing … [Read more...] about BBC Earth to launch in Asia
