On April 26th, 1986, the small town of Chernobyl in northern Ukraine was irrevocably changed when one of the reactors at the city’s nuclear power plant suffered a catastrophic meltdown. The event, now known as the Chernobyl disaster, is considered to be the most significant reactor failure in the history of nuclear power. The reactor, … Read more
In 1971, paleontologist Mike Voorhies made an extraordinary discovery in the farmland around the Midwest town of Orchard. After heavy rains across much of East Nebraska had subsided, Voorhies unearthed a trove of fossils that gave a glimpse into prehistoric times. He found the bones of 200 fossilized rhinos, along with camels, lizards, horses and … Read more
Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine returned to Louisiana four months after the devastating BP oil spill, the largest ecological disaster in American history. The pair were keen to assess the damage caused to the wetlands, people, and species of the Deep South. When Fry and Carwardine arrived, they were met with a shocking reality. … Read more
The world’s demand for animal meat is ever-growing and with it comes a strain on resources, a burden on food safety, and an exacerbation of climate change. But there may be a solution to this problem: clean meat. This revolutionary concept, which is the focus of the vpro documentary series In-Vitro Meat, has the potential … Read more
The Deepwater Horizon disaster of April 20, 2010 was a catastrophic tragedy that shook the world. This event is now widely remembered as the largest environmental disaster in the history of the United States, and stands out as one of the most horrifying industrial accidents ever recorded. On board the Transocean-owned semi-submersible oil drilling rig, … Read more
The documentary “Tiny,” takes viewers on an inspiring journey into the lives of people who have adopted the minimalist lifestyle of living in tiny homes. From converted garages and tool sheds to trailers and even river boats, these people are redefining what it means to live a simple life. By embracing minimalism, self-sufficiency, and simplicity, … Read more
Hot Planet is a documentary that takes an in-depth look at the current state of global warming and its potential future impacts on our planet. Professors Iain Stewart and Kathy Sykes lead an exploration into the world’s leading scientists’ vision of how quickly temperatures are rising, and the disastrous consequences that could result if action … Read more
The human species is the only one that produces landfills, with waste production now reaching unprecedented levels. In countries such as China and India, where production and consumption are rising at a rapid scale, natural resources are being rapidly depleted. If we don’t take action to mitigate this issue, we may soon find ourselves facing … Read more
This is a documentary about the wonders of gardens. From lush, vibrant jungles to sprawling desert shrubbery, this film captures the beauty and diversity of nature’s most treasured landscapes. Exploring the many ways in which humans interact with these spaces, It offers insight into our connection to the environment and how we can better protect … Read more
In the groundbreaking BBC series Planet Earth, Dr Iain Stewart reveals the fascinating story of our planet’s 4.6 billion year history and the powerful forces that have shaped it. Through impressive CGI, stunning satellite imagery, and captivating narration, viewers get an up-close look at volcanoes, oceans, atmospheres, and ice – the four great elements of … Read more