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42 min video. The great death of insects | DW Documentary

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Insects are dying out and scientists and environmentalists are sounding the alarm. Our film team meets entomologists, farmers, scientists, chemical companies and politicians in a bid to lay bare the causes of insect mortality. Insects aren’t really likeable. They sting, bite, transmit diseases and frighten children. But, on the other hand, they are also fascinating: 480 million years ago, insects were the first animals to learn to fly, and they took over the Earth. Even now, they are fundamental to life on Earth, and are at the beginning of the food chain on which all human beings are ultimately dependent. But insect numbers worldwide are dropping, creating a rupture of the food chain. Environmentalists and scientists are now extremely worried. Landscape ecology professor Alexandra-Maria Klein from Freiburg, for example, has been researching the effects of human interventions in natural environments for decades and has launched an experiment in a fruit plantation on Lake Constance: W...
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12 min video. Overfishing: The worst and best fish you can eat

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We’re emptying the oceans at an alarming rate, and not only that - the fisheries industry endangers other marine animals and entire ecosystems. Is there a way to eat fish sustainably? Or is the only answer to stop eating fish? My new strategy is to look up what invasive species they want removed. They're usually fair game with no size requirement It's wild to me that the European eel is classified as critically endangered, but you can buy it at almost any fish shop or market here in the Netherlands. 10 years ago I remember seeing them by the bucket on markets, but I haven't seen that in a long time. Something tells me that is not out of kindness but rather that there just aren't that many left.
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Landslides in Per and the effects of Climate Change

Peru is a nation grappling with various natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and droughts. Among these, landslides stand out as a frequent and devastating occurrence. This blog post delves into the facts surrounding landslides in Peru and examines their connection to climate phenomena like El Nino. Understanding Landslides Landslides encompass the downward movement of rock, soil, or debris on a slope, driven by gravity. They vary in scale from minor rock falls to colossal mudslides capable of engulfing entire villages. The Global Landslide Catalog reveals that Peru witnessed over 1,500 landslide events from 2007 to 2020, leading to more than 1,000 deaths and affecting over 100,000 individuals. Historical Perspective 1970 Ancash earthquake-triggered landslide: over 20,000 fatalities 2017 Mocoa landslide: over 300 fatalities 2019 Huaraz landslide: over 20 fatalities Climate and Rainfall Peru's diverse climate, influenced by altitude, ...
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