Natural state. Episode 8

Description

France Iceberg - A 22 tonne iceberg has been placed in Paris to act as a tourist incentive for Iceland. It is nearly 2000 years old. Bottled Water - The WWF have released statistics that prove a lot of country's tap water is just as good as bottled. China Dam - A 20 billion dollar dam has been built in China to dramatically affect the local region and its terrain. India Heatwave - A region in India's south has suffered a devastating heatwave killing nearly 500 people. Illegal Logging - Indonesian authorities are battling to prevent logging in one of its most precious forests. Desertification - A look at China's largest desert which is growing at an alarming rate affecting Japan and Taiwan. Brazil Bio-gas - A look at electricity being made from the toxic gases of Rio de Janeiro's enormous waste levels. Orchids - Here we visit the annual New York international orchid show. Ozone - An alarming look at the hole over Antarctica which is now the size of North America, the same as 2000. Hong Kong Harbour - Here We look at proposals to preserve Hong Kong's amazing harbour. More development could see its banks close further and further in.

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24 min

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Date of Publication

2005

Database

Alexander Street

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