Curated Video
Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work
In 2019, a Turkey tree planting campaign set a world record. Three months later, 90% of those saplings were dead. Planting trees to replace old-growth forests is a common solution, but it typically does not solve the problem. With...
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Life in Indonesia's Volcanic Danger Zone
This video explores the volatile nature of Indonesia, one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. The video highlights the risks faced by millions of Indonesians living in unpredictable areas and showcases the efforts of...
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Local Fire Brigade Battles Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
This video showcases the challenges faced by a local fire brigade in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, as they battle forest fires in a highly flammable jungle bed made of organic matter. Follow the local firemen on a drill and learn what...
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The Volcanic Dilemma in Indonesia
In this video, a group of individuals witness a volcanic eruption and discuss the dangers and safety precautions. They also explore the complex relationship between the local residents and the volcano, with some risking their lives to...
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Protecting Indonesia's Forests: A Battle for Conservation and Profit
In this video, former Wall Street banker Dharsono Hartono presents his plan to privatize forests and turn conservation into a profitable business. However, he faces challenges in convincing local communities, including indigenous tribes,...
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Naming Indonesian Islands and Exploding Boats
How is the name of an island decided? How challenging is it to protect the oceans of Indonesia? Deciphering Indonesia, Life In The Ring of Fire part 2/9
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Indonesia's Firefighters: Battling Forest Fires in Central Kalimantan
In this video, the viewer is taken deep into the jungles of Central Kalimantan to meet Indonesia's firefighters who are battling forest fires. Learn why local firefighters do what they do and how they manage to cover such a huge area of...
NASA
3-D Views of Puerto Rico's Forests After Hurricane Maria
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico head-on as a Category 4 storm with winds topping 155 miles per hour. The storm damaged homes, flooded towns, devastated the island's forests and caused the longest electricity...
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Exploring Indonesia's Undocumented Islands
In this video, a government mapping team in Indonesia is on a mission to find and register the country's missing islands. With the help of a drone, they discover three undocumented islands, but face challenges in confirming their status....
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Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry: The Blame Game and Environmental Consequences
This video explores the issue of forest fires caused by the palm oil industry in Indonesia. It examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for these fires, with the focus on small-scale farmers who resort to slash and burn...
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The Impact of Palm Oil: Controversies and Challenges in Indonesia
This video explores the impact of the oil palm tree on Indonesia, focusing on its negative reputation due to deforestation, climate change, human rights abuses, and land conflicts. It highlights the economic benefits and high...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth a New Wild: Living With Sumatran Elephants
Students learn how elephants engineer the ecosystem to benefit humans and nature. [5:10]
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Npr: Hiking in Orgeon's Kalmiopsis
Use this site to learn about life in the Kalmiopsis wilderness after forest fires destroyed the forest in 2002. Related links available.