Australia has become a climate villain despite its abundance of natural resources. The country is currently facing the effects of extreme weather, with temperatures soaring and devastating floods occurring more frequently than ever before. Such events are not just caused by global warming – human activities are playing a large part in them, too. Australians … Read more
Deadliest Journeys takes viewers on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Suriname, a small South American country where gold mining is still a way of life. In this episode, viewers will follow a team of miners as they descend deep into the jungle in search of much-needed riches. Along the way, we’ll hear tales … Read more
Few have ever traveled to this remote region situated in the extreme north-west of Afghanistan, which is bordered by the Hindou Kouch mountains and peaks at almost 5000 meters high. The Wakhan Corridor is an isolated and sparsely populated stretch of land where people live as if in the middle ages. They have no access … Read more
The Earth is a veritable powerhouse of energy, and geothermal energy has the potential to be one of the most powerful sources of renewable energy yet. With estimates suggesting that the amount of heat under our feet is an incredible 50,000 times more than all the oil and gas resources in the world, it’s no … Read more
It has been almost three decades since the Cambodian people have known the peace and security of their homeland. After surviving 30 years of civil war and living in refugee camps on the Thai border for 15 years, 380,000 Cambodians were finally repatriated in 1992. This historic event was documented in a powerful 2002 documentary … Read more
In the arid and isolated regions of Mauritania, the mighty Harmattan, a dry and dusty wind, sweeps through the desert like an unstoppable force of nature. The land is plagued by drought and famine, leaving many villages buried beneath sandstorms and crops withered beyond repair. But among the despair, two men stand as beacons of … Read more
Northern Colombia is home to Bajo Cauca, a region found more than 180 miles north of Medellín. Here, the stunning landscape is marked by water and seemingly endless expanses. Despite their environment, every day, local children face the rugged, unpredictable wilderness – with just one goal in mind: making it to school. Because for them, … Read more
Germany is leading the way in coming up with innovative solutions to the problem of disposing plastic bottles. Every minute, around one million plastic bottles are sold across the world, making it one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. The German government has implemented a system that incentivizes recycling by allowing citizens … Read more
Khalid and Dawoud are two brothers who take on an extraordinary journey every day – the treacherous Lowari Pass. This 150-mile road cuts through Pakistan’s mountainous terrain, with 10 kilometres of it known as the ‘Death Tunnel‘. Despite the extreme danger posed by landslides and avalanches, these brave brothers drive their truck loaded with sugar … Read more
Indonesia – Diversity Under Threat” brings to light the nuances of Indonesian life, where Islamists are gaining leverage in a country that is widely considered as a model state for diversity and tolerance. With its 17,000 islands and over 270 million people, Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country. While its democratic core and … Read more