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Thirsty Planet

Funded in part by UNESCO, this six-part series provides a comprehensive examination of the world’s water crisis. Footage from around the globe is combined with commentary from corporate and public leaders, scientists, farmers, engineers, and experts including Klaus Töpfer of the UN Environment Program, Peter H. Gleick of the Pacific Institute, and Vandana Shiva, author of Water Wars. 6-part series, 27 minutes each.



 
                

Item#: BVL33072
Copyright date: ©2003
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-8986-4
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-8987-1



The Series Includes : Water for the Fields | Water for the Cities | Testing the Limits of Possibility: Massive Dams and Waterworks | Water for Profit | Waters of Discord | Watery Visions: Is the Future Potable?
     
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