Friday, November 11, 2011
Living Planet: Acid earth
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Podcast Episode Summary
Acid earth: US scientists warn that we are rapidly changing the chemical composition of soils and waterways; shifting food production to cities; promoting alternative farming in Nigeria; and eco tourism provides a better livelihood in rural Cambodia.
You can listen to the show online or subscribe to Living Planet as a podcast. Click on the links below for the individual items. US Scientists warn of acidifying soilsThe problem of acid rain may not be new, but it is far from solved.In the 60s, scientists were increasingly observing that industrial and auto emissions were leading to dying forests and poisoned lakes. Since then, European and US legislation to clean the air has had a big impact. But some scientists in the US say many human activities are continuing to change the chemical composition of the planet in deleterious ways.
Report: Sandy Hausman, USAUrban farming offers prospects for growthFood routinely travels thousands of miles around the world to feed cities, but some think cities could do a lot more to feed themselves.Nowadays it's no surprise to find Californian lettuce in a New York grocer or New Zealand onions in a German supermarket. Some say these food miles are quite unnecessary – cities provide a lot of neglected space for agriculture.
Report: Holy Fox (Fabian Schmidt) Promoting alternative farming in NigeriaOne man in Nigeria is trying to do his bit to boost food security and attract people back to the land to find fulfilling livelihoods.Olatunji Akomolafe has spent 25 years working with young people to promote sustainable farming solutions tailored to local needs. His work is called the Village Pioneer Project.
Report: Sean Sinico Ecotourism provides a better livelihood in rural CambodiaEcotourism holds the promise of another source of livelihood for some people in rural areas of the developing world.DW visits an ecotourism venture in northern Cambodia that's building bridges and saving birds.
Report: Mathew Crawford, Cambodia
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