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TerraForma

PLUS

202362 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

PLUS

TerraForma

202362 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Ascension Island, once targeted by Victorian naturalists for geo-engineering projects, now faces ongoing environmental challenges due to past interventions and climate change.

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Laurence Durkin

TerraForma

2023• 62 minPG

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Ascension Island, once targeted by Victorian naturalists for geo-engineering projects, now faces ongoing environmental challenges due to past interventions and climate change.

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Kevin Brennandirector

Laurence Durkindirector

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Ascension Island, a remote location in the Atlantic Ocean, drew Victorian naturalists in the 19th century who aimed to transform its barren soil into a tropical paradise through geo-engineering. Directed by Kevin Brennan, TerraForma runs for 62 minutes and details the initial projects that resulted in unintended environmental damage. The film also addresses the ongoing effects of climate change and the challenges faced in restoring the island's ecosystem.

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