Results for «Global warming»

The Yupiks prophecy

52m 35s

Decades before scientists called the world's attention to the imminent dangers of global warming, the elders of one of Alaska's last remaining indigenous communities, the Yupik people, warned their children: "When the world will change, the climate will change and then men will change ”.

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The Yupiks prophecy

52m 35s

Decades before scientists called the world's attention to the imminent dangers of global warming, the elders of one of Alaska's last remaining indigenous communities, the Yupik people, warned their children: "When the world will change, the climate will change and then men will change ”.

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Climate change and wine

51m 54s

Global warming could drastically alter the world wine map. Temperatures are expected to rise from 3° to 5°C by 2050, accompanied by a decrease in summertime precipitation, much more frequent heat waves (over 35°C) that are fatal to grapevines, increased soil erosion and irrigation problems. This investigative documentary surveys the research carried out and the decisions made by both vineyard owners and scientists to tackle the question of global warming.

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Climate change and wine

51m 54s

Global warming could drastically alter the world wine map. Temperatures are expected to rise from 3° to 5°C by 2050, accompanied by a decrease in summertime precipitation, much more frequent heat waves (over 35°C) that are fatal to grapevines, increased soil erosion and irrigation problems. This investigative documentary surveys the research carried out and the decisions made by both vineyard owners and scientists to tackle the question of global warming.

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Sustainable Futures - The Carbon Issue

24m 00s

The ever-growing population and continued economic growth that are taking place worldwide continue to add to the problem of carbon emissions. Activities, which produce carbon emissions fall into four main categories. Electricity generation, transportation, industrial activities and commercial and residential use. Globally, we need to achieve a 90 percent reduction in our carbon emissions by the year 2050 to have a chance at preventing the dangerous effects.

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Sustainable Futures - Pollution

24m 13s

As the world begins to wake up to the dangers and the damage caused by pollution, the pressure to become more environmentally responsible increases. In India, environmentalists are calling for action to stop the Taj Mahal from turning yellow from the effects of pollution. A New York University study has indicated that living in a city with high levels of air pollution can be as hazardous to your health as living with a smoker and inhaling second hand smoke.

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Sustainable Futures - Global Warming

24m 22s

In the past few years, the world has experienced many devastating natural disasters. There is much speculation that these phenomena are due to global climate changes and Global Warming. In Western Greenland, scientists say that they have found evidence that the island's massive glaciers are melting. In the USA, the Rocky Mountain labs offer a rare long-term view of the environment and the mountain's local ecosystem.

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Sustainable Futures - Food Production

23m 53s

As climate change continues to progress, the plight of poverty and hunger increase. Farmers are facing new challenges in trying to adapt to the ever changing conditions of their ecosystem. As the demands for food production increases, producers struggle to find ways to balance the needs of the people with economically and environmentally sustainable solutions.

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Sustainable Futures - Food Production

23m 53s

As climate change continues to progress, the plight of poverty and hunger increase. Farmers are facing new challenges in trying to adapt to the ever changing conditions of their ecosystem. As the demands for food production increases, producers struggle to find ways to balance the needs of the people with economically and environmentally sustainable solutions.

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The High Cost of Cheap Gas

56m 09s

The environmental problems caused by fracking in America have been well publicised but what’s less known are the gas industry’s plans for expansion in other countries. This investigation, filmed in Botswana, South Africa, Alaska and North America, reveals how fracking plants are quietly invading some of the most protected places on the planet - including Africa’s national parks.

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The High Cost of Cheap Gas

56m 09s

The environmental problems caused by fracking in America have been well publicised but what’s less known are the gas industry’s plans for expansion in other countries. This investigation, filmed in Botswana, South Africa, Alaska and North America, reveals how fracking plants are quietly invading some of the most protected places on the planet - including Africa’s national parks.

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