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In Papua New Guinea, Bob Connolly examines the lasting effects of the Ganiga tribal war on local communities and their coffee plantations 25 years later.
Since 1900, there have been four times more weather-related disasters in the last 50 years than in the previous century, driven in part by animal agriculture.
Speculation and financial engineering have driven the soaring prices of contemporary art in the 21st century, culminating in a significant market crash.
Every year, about ten small transporters die on the roads while carrying illegal petrol in Nigeria's Niger Delta, a region rife with danger and pollution.
Since 2015, India ranks third in the world for billionaires, with four times more than 25 years ago, reflecting the country's rapid economic growth.
15 million people live in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where many work in dangerous conditions to produce cheap clothing for global markets.
Last year, a man was discharged from a local hospital just nine days after open heart surgery and left to fend for himself.
Over one billion dollars was lost by Barings Brothers due to risky trades made by trader Nick Leeson, leading to the bank's collapse in 1995.
55,000 families move each year in the UK, with 10% of those in the millionaire bracket, driving growth in the high-end removals industry.
500 million smokers died in the 20th century, and if trends continue, a billion will die in the 21st century due to tobacco use.
Depleted uranium munitions were used extensively in the 1991 Gulf War, where hundreds of Iraqi tanks were destroyed in just 10 hours.
The episode reveals how food titans innovate during the Great Depression to feed America.
Colombia, the birthplace of the global narcotics industry, is examined through the experiences of Special Forces soldier Jason Fox as he meets those involved in cocaine trafficking.
300 cosmetic procedures are performed monthly in East Frisia, reflecting the growing popularity of lip fillers fueled by social media.
On August 15, 1971, President Nixon suspended the dollar's convertibility into gold, marking a significant shift in the global financial system.
Every second, 57 mobile phones are sold worldwide, surpassing the number of toothbrushes in circulation.
César Ritz was born on February 23, 1850, in Niederwald, Switzerland, the youngest of 13 children in a family that lived modestly without electricity or running water.
Edison and Westinghouse battle to provide electricity for America, leading to a flawed electric chair execution.
5,000 Western tourists visit North Korea each year, but the regime's increasing suspicion limits their experiences and enforces strict regulations.
Every year, world demand for tomatoes grows by 3%, with expectations that consumption will rise significantly as China begins to embrace tomato sauce.
Planned obsolescence in electronics is exemplified by companies like Apple and Samsung, which design products like the iPhone and Samsung TVs to fail and encourage frequent upgrades.
At the age of 12, Andrew Carnegie begins working for a local railroad in Pittsburgh, setting the foundation for his future in the steel industry.
In Memphis, Louisiana, and Texas, grassroots leaders Justin J. Pearson, Roishetta Ozane, and Sharon Wilson confront the fossil fuel industry and its environmental impacts.
Mega Air features the Irish Air Corp flying a huge engineering bridge via helicopter.
Fujifilm faces challenges as an international brand with profits in the millions during the millennium.
Astrophysicist Gernot Grömer leads the Austrian Space Forum's AMADEE-24 mission in 2024, simulating Mars conditions to prepare for future space travel.
Chinese medical teams have been treating patients in Zanzibar for 50 years, adapting their practices to meet local healthcare needs.
Organ transplant waitlists in the United States highlight the critical imbalance between the demand for organs and the limited supply, leading to tragic patient stories.
The cannabis industry in the United States has rapidly evolved into a legitimate business, with over 60% of Americans living in states where marijuana is legal.
Minor Cooper Keith, an American industrialist, significantly shaped Central America's economies through railroad construction and banana exports, while facing accusations of exploitation.
100 women in Chitral, Pakistan, use their embroidery skills to create a fashion line that challenges traditional gender roles and boosts their income.
The cruise industry faces significant challenges related to environmental impacts and health risks, as more ocean-liners dock in European ports post-pandemic.
Six families receive £26,000 each, the UK benefits cap, to start their own businesses and leave the benefits system behind.
Hairdresser Donna faces renovation costs while Lorraine sets up a market stall amid dramatic changes.
Warren Buffett began tracking stock prices at age 8, later becoming one of the most respected billionaires in American finance.
Over 35,000 people in 32 countries work for Goldman Sachs, a bank accused of manipulating markets and profiting during the financial crisis.
In the exclusion zones of Chernobyl and Fukushima, individuals confront ongoing challenges and daily routines while living in areas of high radioactivity.
25 years ago, Fletcher Chouinard founded FCD Surfboards, which has since focused on creating durable and eco-friendly surfboards.
On January 1, 2014, 3D Cannabis in Denver recorded over a thousand customers waiting for the first legal recreational marijuana sales in Colorado.
15 to 30% of wood sold globally is estimated to be of illegal origin, often sourced from trees felled without permits or in prohibited zones.
More than 100 million blood donations are collected each year worldwide, with a significant portion sold to private companies for profit.
June 19th marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, a moment now celebrated as Juneteenth.
During the length of the film, nearly 13 million bottles of plastic will have been sold by the Coca-Cola group throughout the world.
3,000 pounds (US$3,750) were extorted from a 17-year-old in Scotland before he took his own life, marking a tragic case of sextortion.
3,500 people with severe disease are still waiting for a trial related to chemical exposure from companies like Dow and Dupont.
Gold production in Latin America reveals a stark contrast between luxury retail and the horrific conditions faced by miners, highlighting urgent ethical concerns.
The Boeing 737 MAX, marketed as the future of air travel, faced scrutiny after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 raised serious safety concerns.
12,849 social media followers represent one participant's goal as she builds her online presence while working in care in Doncaster.
