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201947 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Deforestation Climate Change Biodiversity

Trouble in the Forest

201947 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

David Suzuki investigates the alarming issue of forest dieback in Canada caused by acid rain and discusses potential solutions to this environmental crisis.

Deforestation Climate Change Biodiversity

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Channel: NFB

Trouble in the Forest

2019• 47 minPG

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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David Suzuki investigates the alarming issue of forest dieback in Canada caused by acid rain and discusses potential solutions to this environmental crisis.

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Gary Tooledirector

Holly Dresselwriter

David Suzuki

David Suzukicast

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In this compelling film, David Suzuki investigates the frightening phenomenon of forest dieback caused by acid rain and proposes some solutions.

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