Water Scarcity: How Can We Prevent a Global Crisis? | Shapers of Tomorrow (7/8)

New roads, buildings and urban sprawl eat up natural habitats, sending plant and animal populations in worrying decline. How does nature react to this loss of biodiversity? Scientists reveal its ingenious responses, showing that plants and animals adapt much faster than previously believed possible. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:11 - Urban Predators and Prey ▷ 04:12 - How Cities Drive Evolution ▷ 05:18 - City Bugs and Light Pollution ▷ 07:29 - Moths Evolve in the City ▷ 09:20 - Fast Evolution - Urban Style ▷ 09:58 - Mice of New York City ▷ 12:22 - City Parks as Urban Islands ▷ 14:10 - Plants Adapting to Concrete ▷ 16:31 - Rapid Urban Evolution Discovered ▷ 18:01 - Birds of Los Angeles - The City Junco ▷ 23:27 - Lessons from Industrial Evolution ▷ 25:29 - Fish Surviving Pollution - Nature's Experiment ▷ 30:32 - Global Studies on White Clover and Adaptation ▷ 34:04 - Mice Mutations in Central Park ▷ 36:50 - Evolution in Action - Fast Food Mice ▷ 40:28 - Fish That Resist Toxins

More people than ever are living in cities, while only 10 percent of the worlds population did so at the start of the 20th century. The number has grown to 50 percent today. By the end of this century, humans will be a predominantly urban species. As our cities grow, so do the challenges. Space is becoming scarce and social tensions, traffic, noise and pollution are all on the rise. At the same time cities offer many opportunities such as more efficient use of resources, energy and infrastructure. After remaining a relatively small specialty field for decades, sustainable building today hold the technical key for the future.

The Cost of Living in LA - Behind the glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills lies another Los Angeles — a city divided by wealth, housing, addiction and survival. From million-dollar mansions in Santa Monica to homeless camps in Skid Row, this documentary explores the growing gap between the ultra-rich and the working poor in America’s most iconic city. As housing prices explode and the middle class disappears, more and more Angelenos are forced into vans, shared housing and life on the edge. Because in modern Los Angeles… luxury and collapse exist side by side The Cost of Living in LA (2021) Director: Valérie Manns Writers: Valérie Manns Genre: Documentary, Society, Urban Studies Country: France Language: French (original), English (international version available) Also Known As: Amérique XXL: Los Angeles côté caché Release Date: 2021 Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA Synopsis: America XXL: Hidden Side of Los Angeles explores the contrasts and contradictions behind the glamorous image of Los Angeles. Beyond Hollywood, luxury, and celebrity culture, the documentary investigates the city’s hidden realities, including social inequality, homelessness, urban expansion, and

Earth on Edge: Indonesia | Investigate Asia In 2004, the tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia did not spare the province of Aceh, north of the island of Sumatra, and killed nearly 170,000 people. It’s a catastrophe still very present in the collective memory of the inhabitants. Beyond the one-time disasters, the country is hit hard by the consequences of global warming, with torrential rains that cause flooding. While 40% of the city is below sea level and the capital is sinking, the government has launched a colossal project to save Jakarta: constructing a giant waterfront dike. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about global affairs, this channel is your gateway to discovering Asia.

Extreme Cities - Bangkok: The Drowning City With deadly typhoons, increasing rainfall, the rising of the sea level, and land subsiding at 4 cm per year, water has become the biggest threat to the city's survival. Discover how these cities struggle against the toughest environmental conditions on our planet to provide their populations with an acceptable level of existence. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Welcome to Investigate Asia - Explore the diverse landscapes of Asia through in-depth documentaries that delve into the region's politics, economy, culture, and history. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, our content offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping Asia today. Join us on a journey to better understand one of the world’s most dynamic and influential regions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about global affairs, this channel is your gateway to discovering Asia.

Detroit - Detroit is more than a city. It’s a story of resilience. From the assembly lines of General Motors to communities rebuilding after crisis, this documentary reveals the real Detroit: struggle inequality identity rebirth Through powerful human stories, we discover a city that refuses to give up. Because Detroit doesn’t collapse. It rebuilds. Detroit (Year) Director: Christelle Bois. Writers: Christelle Bois Genre: Documentary / Feature documentary. Country: United States Language: English Release Date: 21 de enero de 2025 Synopsis: Detroit is a documentary film about the people of Detroit, Michigan, and their personal stories of hope for the city’s socio-economic renewal. Through intimate and often emotional testimonials, a diverse group of Detroit residents share their faith in the city’s resilience through economic struggle and reflect on the achievements of Detroit’s urban, artistic, and cultural renewal. Chapters: MORE DOCS! PLAYLIST!