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The Food Race - Pesticides, GMOs and Organic Farming on the Test

The Food Race - Pesticides, GMOs and Organic Farming on the Test

Up to 30% of the world’s harvest is lost to plant diseases and pests, leaving less than half of crops available for consumers.

The Toxic Chemicals wreaking Havoc in Kenya's Farms

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The Toxic Chemicals wreaking Havoc in Kenya's Farms

2022•25m

Every year, up to 41 million people are poisoned by pesticides, with many victims coming from developing countries like Kenya.

How Military Jet Fuel Leaked Into Hawaii's Drinking Water

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How Military Jet Fuel Leaked Into Hawaii's Drinking Water

2022•24m

Almost 6,000 people reported illnesses, including diarrhea and chemical burns, after drinking water from the Navy's system in Hawaii.

Toxic Secrets: How Corporations Sacrificed Lives for Profit

Toxic Secrets: How Corporations Sacrificed Lives for Profit

Dow Chemical experimented on inmates at Holmesburg Prison with dioxin, a carcinogenic substance linked to severe health issues and corporate secrecy.

Toxic Trials: The Untold Story of Dow and Dupont's Chemical Cover-Ups

Toxic Trials: The Untold Story of Dow and Dupont's Chemical Cover-Ups

3,500 people with severe disease are still waiting for a trial related to chemical exposure from companies like Dow and Dupont.

Treasure islands in the Pacific - From Hawaii to the Cook Islands (1/2)

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Treasure islands in the Pacific - From Hawaii to the Cook Islands (1/2)

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More than 20,000 km are covered by a camera team traveling through remote Pacific islands, including Hawaii and the Cook Islands, with a population of 1.5 million.

Artificial intelligence in agriculture

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Artificial intelligence in agriculture

2025•26m

Artificial Intelligence could transform agriculture and help ensure food security worldwide.

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Brasil: Força Vital

2024•54m

Humaitá, na Amazônia, é lar da empresa de ônibus 'Siquiera', dirigida por Luis e Leandro.

Brasil: Força Vital

Denmark is Riding the Winds of Change

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Big Freeze

2015•50m

Evidence shows that massive volcanic eruptions can cause significant global temperature drops for up to two years, raising concerns about future cold periods.

Big Freeze

2015

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Denmark is Riding the Winds of Change

2016•24m

Denmark leads in wind technology, exploring energy solutions for Europe and beyond.

2016

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The Poison Squad

2020•2h•★8.0TMDB

Dr. Harvey Wiley conducts experiments to expose harmful food additives, leading to the establishment of the FDA and the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.

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Toxic Trials: The Untold Story of Dow and Dupont's Chemical Cover-Ups

Toxic Trials: The Untold Story of Dow and Dupont's Chemical Cover-Ups

3,500 people with severe disease are still waiting for a trial related to chemical exposure from companies like Dow and Dupont.

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Artificial intelligence in agriculture

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Artificial intelligence in agriculture

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Artificial Intelligence could transform agriculture and help ensure food security worldwide.

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Visit Hawaii

2022•40m•★10.0TMDB

Hawaii's mountains, beaches, and landmarks such as the Na Pali Coast and Pearl Harbor are presented through the perspectives of local residents.

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Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

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Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food

2023•1h23m•★7.0TMDB

Over 48 million people in the US suffer from foodborne illnesses each year, prompting urgent discussions about food safety and manufacturing practices.

2023

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Island Earth

2016•1h4m•★7.0TMDB

A group of Hawaiians confronts the threats of modern agriculture by integrating ancient practices with contemporary methods to cultivate sustainable land use.

Island Earth

2016

In Our Water

1982•1h•★7.6TMDB

A family in South Brunswick, New Jersey, discovers their well water is contaminated by toxins from a nearby landfill, prompting a five-year fight for accountability.

In Our Water

1982

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Pesticides: European Hypocrisy

2022•1h22m•★7.8TMDB

The European Union exports large quantities of pesticides banned within its borders to developing countries like Brazil, impacting public health and the environment.

Pesticides: European Hypocrisy