Power To The People

U • Nature • Infotainment • 2024

Photographers empower marginalized communities in North Chennai. Will India tighten its climate targets? Getting in on the green job market - and an invasive weed helps spread awareness about the coexistence of humans and wildlife.

Director: Sannuta Raghu

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    Changing Weather, Changing Times
    05 October 2024 | 24 min

    An ancient method for collecting rainwater, why freak storms are becoming common in Europe, the local weather enthusiasts turned influencers in India, and an historic weather station in Poland that’s been charting climate change for over a century.

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    Future-Proof Innovations To Protect Nature
    06 October 2024 | 24 min

    Insects give shrimps a boost in Tamil Nadu - and add bite to pizza toppings. Can local conservation efforts reverse damage at Srinagar’s Dal Lake? Plus hotel owners in Catalonia find creative solutions to water shortages.

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    Tech And Tradition: The Future Of Farming
    13 October 2024 | 24 min

    Farmers feed the world. But from Europe to India, farmers are burdened by high costs, low prices, and climate change. Technologies like an AI crop-doctor app and drones can help. But there’s a wellspring of anger among farmers worldwide. Why is that?

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    How Can We Build Sustainably?
    19 October 2024 | 25 min

    As the climate changes and architecture is having to rethink form and function, eco-friendly building practices that have been used for centuries in India are proving inspirational.

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    Let It Grow! Mother Nature Knows Best
    20 October 2024 | 25 min

    Organic produce grown locally and sustainably is good for public health and the climate - and it can boost the local economy too: The multiple benefits of letting nature do its work.

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    Invasive Species: A Big Problem That's Hard To Fix
    26 October 2024 | 25 min

    Introduced on purpose, by mistake or as a result of climate change, invasive species destroy ecosystems and are often expensive to eradicate. We explore solutions, from turning pests into useful products, to serving them up as culinary delicacies.

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    Fighting For Our Forests
    27 October 2024 | 25 min

    Reforestation efforts in Tamil Nadu's Arunachala Hills are paying off. Fire teams in Spain clear brush to prevent wildfires. Can India's Great Green Wall halt desertification? And how farmers are protecting biodiversity by going back to traditional cultivation practices.

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    Feeling The Heat
    02 November 2024 | 24 min

    Billions of people across Asia are grappling with extreme heat in a trend worsened by climate change. India's heat wave has been one of the longest ever recorded. This week, Eco India looks at what can be done to address the root of the problem.

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    How Can We Manage Our Food Sustainably?
    03 November 2024 | 24 min

    An organic farm on the edge of Mumbai that’s teaching locals to grow high-quality food by working with nature. Plus: The waste pickers in Delhi growing fresh vegetables to improve their diet, and a storage sachet designed to cut food waste.

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    Waste - What To Do With It?
    02 November 2024 | 24 min

    Billions of tons of waste are produced worldwide each year - with no end in sight. How can we deal with it? This week, Eco India looks at the fashion industry, a trash center that helps flowers bloom, and a big, new EV battery recycling plant.

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    Adapting To Changing Ecosystems
    03 November 2024 | 24 min

    From farmers in the Himalayan region of Ladakh managing a water crisis to the commercial forests around the world that are dying - how can we adapt to climate change and thrive? Plus: The rise of the electric rickshaw across India.

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    Tech Changing How We Live And Farm
    16 November 2024 | 24 min

    From technology to stop onions from spoiling in India's warehouses to agri-tech that connects farmers with customers - we look at ways technology is helping to revolutionize food production.

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    Conservation Heroes
    17 November 2024 | 24 min

    From tree huggers and tree doctors to wildlife conservationists  – we meet dedicated individuals raising awareness about the importance of preserving the natural environment, and look at ways we can all help save it.

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    Waste As A Resource
    23 November 2024 | 24 min

    From wastewater to plant residue, plastics and textiles, waste can be transformed into a valuable resource in all sorts of ways. It just takes creative ideas, efficient recycling systems and the right kind of infrastructure.

Language

Hindi

Release Date

12 October 2024

Genre

Nature, Infotainment

Director

Sannuta Raghu