Earth Focus: Development Threatens the Galapagos
In this episode of Earth Focus, witness the devastating effects of development on the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador. Responsible tourism may be the answer to protect the natural heritage of the islands.
Also, scientists in India have revived a local ancient breed of chicken that produces both eggs and meat, called the Giriraja Chicken. Could this be India’s answer to the global food crisis? And, in Alaska, people’s lives are changing as temperatures have risen significantly, melting essential permafrost and forcing human migration. This report is followed by an interview by correspondent Miles Benson with Jonathan Jacoby of Oxfam America, in which the impacts and potential benefits of climate change for large businesses are discussed.
Duration : 0:28:27
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Yet tourism is part …
Yet tourism is part of the answer. It just has to be sustainable and managed in a wise way that doesn’t hurt the environment.
God damnit, …
God damnit, this documentary made me angry. humans fail. I’m never going there out of respect. That park doesn’t need visitors.
Hopefully the …
Hopefully the Galapagos will remain intact, it is not only important historically, as where Darwin found evolution, but with all the life there, not found elsewhere, I hope it will not be destroyed.
We need to take better care of our world.