EXCLUSIVE: Indie sustainability-focused network EarthxTV has teamed with Singapore’s Bomanbridge Media to co-produced The Climate Restorers.
Emmy-winning actor, director, and activist Peter Coyote (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Erin Brockovich) will narrate the series, which is due to air on EarthxTV in the U.S. in 2025.
The four-parter will highlight scientists, innovators, and visionaries working on climate and ecosystem restoration to secure a future for humanity and the planet. “As someone deeply committed to environmental activism, I believe The Climate Restorers offers hope,” said Coyote. “Narrating this series highlights the groundbreaking work being done to restore our planet’s ecosystems It’s a reminder that the solutions to our climate crisis are within reach if we choose to act.”
Climate Restorers is executive produced by actor Alexandra Dowling (Game of Thrones and The Musketeers) and MIT-educated physicist, engineer, entrepreneur, and social philanthropist Peter Fiekowsky, author of the recent best-selling book ‘Climate Restoration: the Only Future That Will Sustain the Human Race.’
“At a time when the impacts of climate change are being felt more intensely than ever, this series shines a spotlight on the real solutions that can restore balance to our planet,” said Dan Russell, President of EarthxTV. “By showcasing the incredible work of scientists and innovators worldwide, EarthxTV continues its commitment to inspire audiences to understand that a better future is possible if we embrace the technologies and strategies already within our reach.”
Bomanbridge, which is well known in Asia and internationally as an indie producer-distributor, will also represent EarthxTV for international sales and distribution of a slate of series focused on environmental sustainability and conservation.
Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge, said: “EarthxTV is a timely and much needed platform to amplify the reach of climate and environmental programming for larger audiences. People from all backgrounds want to learn more about these important and urgent issues. We are so pleased that EarthxTV is taking part in this meaningful project, The Climate Restorers. We are equally excited to launch EarthxTV’s originals slate for global distribution at this Mipcom.”
MIPCOM will act as the launchpad, where Bomanbridge will also be shopping shows such as American Forest Fires, House of What?! and Texas Gator Savers (full details below).
American Forest Fires
The captivating series examines the causes of our current fires and innovative solutions which could keep disaster from setting nature ablaze. (4 x 60 minute episodes)
Defenders of the Wild is an adrenaline-fueled adventure with Ivan Carter, who works with experts to implement solutions for a balanced wildlife ecosystem. (Seasons 1-3)
El Futuro Del Planeta (The Future of the Planet)
The series spotlights environmental thought leaders who explore the critical factors affecting ecological issues in Mexico and Latin America and examine evolving solutions to reverse negative trends. (Seasons 1-2)
House of What?!
Host Chris Grundy explores eclectic and sustainable homes and meets homeowners who share a love for strange, recycled, or up-cycled building materials. The series is produced by AMS Pictures for EarthxTV. (Season 1-2)
Reverend Gadget’s Garage
Reverend Gadget converts classic cars into powerful electric vehicles in an old lightbulb factory in LA. A mad scientist and real-life Doc Brown, Gadget is saving the planet, one car at a time! (Season 1)
Texas Gator Savers
Follow along with world-renowned conservationist and alligator wrangler Gary Saurage and his wife Shannon as they rescue alligators who have wandered where they shouldn’t be and work together to relocate them to his wildlife refuge. (Season 1)
Wild Wonders with Brooke spotlights 12-year-old conservationist Brooke Carter, who has devoted her life to safeguarding animals and encouraging audiences to participate actively in animal conservation. (Season 1-3)