How can we make better cities? Greener cities? Better environment? The documentary “Nature of cities” follows a journey of an environmental professor, Timothy Beatley, as the professor takes on a journey through the Western World, showing examples of cities that have embraced the symbiotic relationship between man and nature. Transforming our urban environment into a green … Read more
When people think of a scary dinosaur, the T-Rex is the first to come on mind. The T-Rex was the biggest dinosaur, the ruler if you like. Just as the lion is nowadays considered the king of the jungle, the T-Rex was considered the king among dinosaurs. But he was a land dinosaur. What about … Read more
Bamboo might be the construction material of the future. It is a perfect natural building material. For one, the plant can grow up to four feet per day. When harvested, bamboo regrows without having to be replanted. This makes it one of the best sustainable resources on the planet. And it is two to three … Read more
Nowadays, we know the Sahara Desert as a place defined by undulating sand dunes, unforgiving sun, and oppressive heat. But imagine this for a second. Some 10,000 years ago, the Sahara desert was lush, verdant, and green. Yes, it is hard to imagine the desert as a green and woody environment. But there were plants, … Read more
The original name of this place is Darvaza gas crater. Turkmen media uses the name Shining of the Karakum. But the common name most people know is the Door to Hell or Gates to Hell. The area is a natural gas field collapsed into a cavern near Darvaza, Turkmenistan. There are no accurate records of … Read more
World leaders met in Paris in December 2015 to discuss climate change and how it affects all of us. The leaders struck out a historic agreement. Prior to the meeting, Paul Maple, a film maker, released a documentary addressing some of the key issues of the meeting. The documentary is a passionate plea for each … Read more
01 Nov 2012 – Update: this documentary is currently for preview only (sorry). Full version can be bought here. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this captivating documentary explores the perilous state of our planet, and the means by which we can change our course.
Whatever you are doing at the moment is the most important thing. And if that isn’t the case, you better stop doing it. The Kayenta community is a small community, a tranquil enclave that spreads on more than 2,000 acres. A community with custom building sites, fine homes, and community amenities, the Kayneta is located just seven … Read more
Wild West Cork is a series of films produced by Cojo Films looking at the marine wildlife in the West Cork coastline. The third episode of the series takes a look at the humpback whale, one of the largel rorqual species. Adults can get up to 52ft in length, and up to 79,000lbs. The distinctive … Read more
The Venus Project, Founded by Jacque Fresco, proposes an alternative vision of what the future can be. According to the Project, we as humans are mostly responsible for what we will make of it. And the greatest resource that is available today is our own ingenuity. The goal of the project is to propose a … Read more