New research offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against deforestation, despite the world falling short of ambitious targets. While the overall picture remains concerning, significant strides taken by Brazil and Colombia demonstrate that dramatic change is possible. Dramatic Reductions in South America Forest loss in Brazil and Colombia has plummeted under their newly elected leaders. Brazil achieved a remarkable 36% decrease in deforestation, while Colombia witnessed an even steeper decline of 49%. These […]
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Who was Benjamin Franklin really? Franklin, starring and executive produced by Academy, Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Douglas. Based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book, “A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America,” “Franklin” explores the thrilling story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career. In December 1776, Franklin is world famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when — […]
Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has brought war back to Europe and is transforming Russia itself— dissent is crushed, propaganda is raging and fear is everywhere. Filmed over 12 months with unparalleled access, VICE News documents how this war is pushing the country from authoritarianism to dictatorship. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. – https://vice.com/contribute Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com
The night of glitz, glam, and golden statuettes is here! Whether you’re a die-hard cinephile or just enjoy the awards show spectacle, the Oscars are a cultural event not to be missed. But with so many broadcast options and streaming services, figuring out how to watch the ceremony can feel overwhelming. Fear not, film fans! This guide will break down everything you need to know to catch the 96th Academy Awards live. WHEN TO WATCH […]
Netflix’s ‘Unknown’ science miniseries heads to the heavens in this star-filled documentary. The James Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope designed to conduct infrared astronomy. Its high-resolution and high-sensitivity instruments allow it to view objects too old, distant, or faint for the Hubble Space Telescope, with unique access behind-the-scenes to NASA’s ambitious mission, we follow a team of engineers and scientists as they take the next giant leap in our quest to understand the […]
Former Autumnwatch presenter describes 8 Out Of 10 Bats show as ‘the Sex Pistols of wildlife TV’. Chris Packham is launching his own low-budget nature show on YouTube, after the BBC canceled Autumnwatch. His show, 8 Out of 10 Bats, will air for two weeks and feature a diverse cast of teenage and 20-something naturalist presenters. In stark contrast to the multimillion-pound Planet Earth III, which premiered on Sunday night with narration by 97-year-old Sir […]
Take a look at how the climactic final season of Sex Education came to life! Asa Butterfield (Otis Milburn) and Thaddea Graham (Sarah ‘O’ Owen) take us behind-the-scenes on the set of Sex Education Season 4, sharing their most ‘Sex Ed’ moments and why they think the show means so much to its fans. ‘Socially awkward high school student Otis may not have much experience in the lovemaking department, but he gets good guidance on […]
Using an advanced oil painting animation technique, The Peasants is a visually thrilling rendering of a Polish Nobel Prize-winning tale and is selected as Poland’s entry for the 96th Academy Awards. THE PEASANTS tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village — a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, […]
As the law closes in on protestors who engage in direct action, Anushka Asthana asks if we can expect such methods to become an ever-present part of daily life. Just Stop Oil is a nonviolent civil resistance group demanding the UK Government stop licensing all new oil, gas and coal projects. The prominant British environmental activist group, has been making headlines with their unconventional methods of civil resistance in pursuit of a fossil fuel-free future. Founded […]
A non-profit organization focused on global reforestation and saving the planet. One Tree Planted have reached the incredible milestone of planting 100 Million Trees since 2014! Here’s how they planted 100 million trees… Together with a global network of planting partners (854 and growing!), they planted these trees through 724 impactful projects in 79 countries around the world. As these 100 million trees grow into maturity, they are: – Restoring ecosystems that have been degraded […]
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th 2022, the thriving electronic dance scene changed forever. Overnight, producers, DJs, club owners, staff, promoters and curators became soldiers, refugees and volunteers. Such efforts swept through its venues, too. The country’s dance floors were suddenly repurposed into medical training facilities and ammunition factories, coordination headquarters and volunteer centers. Told through the personal stories of six individuals, this film presented by Resident Advisor explores how […]
More and more regions around the world are experiencing the effects of global warming caused by human activities. But our actions — even the smallest ones — can make a positive change. For example, did you know that increasing global recycling rates has the potential to reduce ten gigatons of carbon? That’s the equivalent of ten times the annual carbon emissions of a country the size of Japan! And opting for a vegan or vegetarian meal can help save up to […]
Sir David Attenborough is the recipient of the UN Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to research, documentation, and advocacy for the protection of nature and its restoration. When Sir David Attenborough was a boy, he spent much of his free time bounding through abandoned quarries in the English countryside, hammer in hand. His prey: fossilized ammonites, spiral-shaped mollusks that lived in the time of the dinosaurs. To a young Attenborough, […]
Henry Miller had five wives and considered himself bound to both the continent of Europe and to the US. This portrait is a close-up of the life of the extraordinary author who, rebellious and narcissistic, entered the realm of the appetites, yet also maintained a vision of a freer society for all humans. This documentary portrait is a close-up of the the extraordinary and eventful life of Miller not only at original locations in the […]
FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time. The Grand Jury Prize winner at this year’s Sundance Festival, filmmaker Jonas Poher Rasmussen tells a poignant story of belonging and the search for identity. Amin’s life has been defined by his past and a secret he’s kept for over 20 years. Forced to leave his home country […]
Navalny, made in secret, details the harrowing ordeal of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader poisoned with novichok. The 98-minute documentary from Canadian director Daniel Roher, details just how scared the Kremlin is of Navalny, arguably the biggest threat to Vladimir Putin’s power at home. The bulk of the film, produced by CNN Films and HBO Max, embedded with Navalny and his close team in their Black Forest hideout during the second half of […]
Global population is growing so fast that we’ll need to produce more food in the next 50 years than the planet has yielded over the past 10,000 years. At the core of this paradox is the global food system, fueling population growth while simultaneously exhausting the planet’s capability to provide and support life. Can the Food Planet cope? Only if we reshape our food systems within the limits of our planet and its biosphere. The […]
Will Smith is #KingRichard in the inspiring true story of the coach/mentor/father that brought us Venus & Serena Williams. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. “All my life I’ve been waiting for this… a […]
Reducing methane emissions is crucial to fighting climate change. The invisible gas traps over 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide—and we’re emitting more than we thought. The greatest potential for methane reduction lies with fossil fuels, and solutions are readily available. So what’s getting in the way? Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, trapping 86 times more heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. In fact, nearly 20% of the planet’s warming can be attributed […]
This report explores two of the main reasons the number of Covid cases is soaring once again in the United States: vaccine hesitancy and refusal. Alexander Stockton, a producer on the New York Times Video team, explores two of the main reasons the number of Covid cases is soaring once again in the United States: vaccine hesitancy and refusal. “It’s hard to watch the pandemic drag on as Americans refuse the vaccine in the name […]
This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation. From the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 to the country’s breathtaking collapse back into the hands of the Taliban just weeks before the twentieth anniversary of the attacks, history continues to be made. Twenty years after the terrorist […]
In the wake of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, fears are growing that Afghan women will suffer the sort of harsh treatment they encountered during the 1990s, when the Taliban imposed their hard-line interpretation of Sunni Islam on them, a form of oppression that helped make Afghanistan a pariah state at the time. This PBS report was produced in 2019. Afghan women share their hopes and memories that connect them to their country. […]
Colm Holland – The Secret of The Alchemist: Uncovering The Secret in Paulo Coelho’s Bestselling Novel ‘The Alchemist’. In The Secret of The Alchemist, Colm Holland reveals how you can discover the power to miraculously change the world around you beyond all recognition and for the better. Colm will tell you the story of his encounter with Paulo Coelho and his bestselling book The Alchemist and how discovering the secret in Paulo’s novel […]
It’s giant darts time! With those trick shot champs; “Dude Perfect”!!! Dude Perfect is an American sports and comedy group headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The group consists of Tyler Toney, twins Cory and Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones, all of whom are former college roommates at Texas A&M University. More Dude perfection here!
