Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.

What are resources? -- Resources around the world -- Mining -- Aluminium -- Wood -- Rainforest deforestation -- Water -- Food and farms -- GM crops -- North Sea fishing -- Fossil fuels -- Renewable energy -- Rubbish and recycling -- Eco-cities -- Glossary.