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Human Footprint

Season 2 Episode 5: Dammed If You Do

The next episode takes Shane on a journey to explore humanity's long-standing quest to harness and control water. He visits ancient aqueducts and modern mega-dams to uncover how our pursuit of power has altered rivers, ecosystems, and the course of civilization.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 Shelf Life

Aired: Jun 25, 2025

Shane embarks on a journey from New York City to rural Thailand to examine th...

Episode 2 The Enemy of My Enemy

2. The Enemy of My Enemy

Aired: Jul 2, 2025

As humankind battles to dominate planet Earth, we've formed unlikely alliance...

Episode 3 Dressed to Kill

3. Dressed to Kill

Aired: Jul 9, 2025

Next episode, Shane explores the impact of consumerism on the environment, de...

Episode 4 The Honey Trap

4. The Honey Trap

Aired: Jul 16, 2025

The next episode delves into the world of bees, exploring the diversity of sp...

Episode 5 Dammed If You Do

5. Dammed If You Do

Aired: Jul 23, 2025

The next episode takes Shane on a journey to explore humanity's long-standing...

Appearances

Shane Campbell Staton

Shane Campbell Staton

Info about Human Footprint

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Currently Airing

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary