Jesse Kennon’s family are the only permanent residents of Coopertown, and he takes on responsibilities as town mayor. A short way further up the coast lies Miami, once another small town, which underwent an almost miraculous growth to become the vibrant tourism, relaxation, and business hub we know today.

By the beaches of South Florida the lifestyle is relaxed, with plenty of time for outdoor activities. We meet Sean Reyngoudt, whose life changed when he lost a leg in an accident as a teenager. But that didn’t stop him becoming a wakeboarding champion and enjoying life to the fullest.

As well as attracting the rich and famous to its golden beaches, Florida’s great climate is also perfect for growing fruit, making the sunshine state one of the biggest producers of oranges in the world. We meet a citrus farmer who shows us some of the harvesting process.

Leaving behind the orange groves and retirement settlements of southern Florida, we travel on northwards, passing Pelican Island, America’s first ever nature reserve, and the historic rocket launch site at Cape Canaveral. Then we come to Daytona, which is popular with partying students and motorsport fanatics alike.

Daytona resident Gary Rosier has had a passion for automobiles for as long as he can remember, and meets every week with fellow enthusiasts to cruise to car shows in their classic cars. In Daytona, you can even drive your car onto the beach!

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry delivers a special weather report on the devastating effects of climate change for the world’s children.

Greentraveller's Richard Hammond shows you some of the loveliest and greenest spots in London, and gives some tips for navigating through the city.

GreenpeaceVideo: In Sydney, between drought and dust storms, the effects of climate change are becoming more visible than ever.

Wild dolphins playing with a plastic bag and a camerawoman. A video by the Wild Dolphin Foundation.

Today, planet Earth is in a new era, the Anthroprocene. Humankind has harnessed and exploited Earth’s resources, changing its surface, devastating populations of wild animals, cutting down trillions of trees and leaving very little of what was “wild.” The enormous loss of biodiversity is not sustainable. How can we create a future in which both people and nature can thrive?

Can planet Earth survive? Can we survive as a species? Changes in population growth could be a key factor to allowing us to prosper and live in harmony with nature once again.

A video by the World Wildlife Fund WWF: Climate change is one of the greatest threats to wildlife and nature. Call your Senators at 1-800-217-7379 and ask them to support climate legislation on behalf of those who cannot call themselves.