On today's episode we look at how environments recover after natural and manmade disasters. First, we hear about how ecosystems repair themselves after hurricanes. Then we see how the Gulf of Mexico is faring after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:18 Ecological Succession

04:13 Interview with Helen White

12:56 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Jeff Guin and Bob Kenworthy for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.