Natural state. Episode 5

Description

Horticulture - A conference in London to discuss the future and present state of horticulture. Mt. Pinatubo Draining - Villagers attempt to dig a hole in a volcano to drain a dangerous crater lake. India Glacier - Another sad sign of climate change could see India's glaciers disappear by 2035. Chilean Ozone - A look at the major concern over the ozone hole that settles over Chile each year. Japan Cherry Blossoms - Warm weather has brought Japanese blossoms to flower two weeks early. Ancient Tree Appeal - A thousand year old tree next to Windsor castle in England. Winter Walkers - A Russian invention to enhance the grip on the shoes of the icy walkers. Climate Change - An in-depth look at climate concerns in the UK's urban regions. Ethiopia Farming - A look at the horrendous conditions faced by those trying to gain food in these arid lands. Locusts - A look at the worst locust plague in Israel since the 1950s. Madagascar: Rainforest - We look at the incredible biodiversity of a dwindling patch of forest in Madagascar. It is buckling under the pressures of logging and climate change.

Runtime

27 min

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Date of Publication

2005

Database

Alexander Street

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