The MOSE project in Venice will be fully operational in 2023. At the time, the barriers will be raised when the water level hits 110cm or 43 inches above the regular level. Now, the MOSE project will not help the lowest areas of the city, for example St. Mark’s Square which floods at 90 cm. … Read more
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF); This playlist of short video documentaries describes the culture of working for your bed and board on an organic farm. It attempts to highlight the potential to travel and experience different cultures without having the expense of accommodation and food…BUT…you will be expected to work for the opportunity. … Read more
When people mention Mount Meru, few think of Meru peak, which is one of the hardest routes for climbing in the world. Many mistaken Mount Meru with the mountain Meru in Tanzania which is one of the ten highest mountains in the world. Meru Peak, on the other hand, is one of the highest … Read more
Environmental change is the greatest danger to the existence of mankind today, but the political apparatus is refusing to provide a rapid response in order to prevent these climate changes. The gravity of the situation is best demonstrated through a given estimate that the environmental issues could set back all of the progress that was made in … Read more
Experience our planet’s natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In this documentary, we take a look on the unforgiving frontier of climate change, polar bears, walruses, seals and penguins, and icy Edens in peril. The Netflix documentary takes a look at Antarctica, whales … Read more
The first association people get when the Jungles of Penang and Penang National Park are mentioned is a wonderful jungle for trekking, camping, beautiful wildlife, birds never seen before and much more. But deep into the rain forests, there are 16 different types of snakes that are deadly and venomous. Adam Thorn is an animal biologist, … Read more
We’ve lived in a number of eras of urbanism. First, it was the new urbanism of the 1990s, where the goal was to achieve neo-traditional planning. What followed was landscape urbanism, where government tried to build parks and green infrastructure (a trend still in place), and then tactical urbanism (taking over public space with yoga … Read more
On a mission to share their discoveries with the world, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew uncover the benefits hidden within aloe, Argan oil and rosemary. We have talked about the health benefits of aloe, Argan oil, and rosemary for many years. These flowers, as well as others have been used in essential oils. … Read more
Throughout the world, roses speak an unmistakeable language. They have touched and seduced mankind for thousands of years, while their names and varieties reflect contemporary history. One of the most famous varieties – the Gloria Dei or Peace Rose – has elevated the rose to a symbol of world-peace. Being the most successful garden rose … Read more
Even when a place is covered by traces of deterioration and death, there is still plenty of beauty to be found. That is the feeling you have after watching the short documentary “The Useless Sea” by Franck Tabouring. With the emphasis on California’s largest body of water, the Salton Sea, the director takes viewers on a cinematic … Read more