Regreening the planet | VPRO documentary (2014)

Regreening the planet looks at the profit that comes from the recovery of ecosystems in Spain, Egypt and India. Restoring ecosystems does not only generate ecological profit but also economic. In Regreening the desert, the makers of VPRO Backlight showed that the greening of deserts is very well possible. They followed the American-Chinese cameraman and ecologist John D. Liu.
He filmed how an inhospitable dry mountain area as large as the Netherlands was transformed into a lush green oasis. The greening caused not only ecological recovery but also economic growth of the region. Since then, John D. Liu has traveled the world to inspire people in other countries to follow this example.
Dutch ecologist Willem Ferwerda was inspired by Liu and decided to work together with him. This cooperation has grown into a new organization, Commonland, a foundation with a clear mission: to restore the ecosystems on a large scale worldwide. The point of departure is that restoring landscapes not only yields ecological profits but also money, work and hope for the people living there.
We can see that this works in Egypt: in 1977 Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish SEKEM, experimented to green the desert at Cairo. In 2014, SEKEM has grown to be the leading supplier of ecological products in Egypt and far beyond. Dr. Abouleish has built not only a flourishing business in the desert but a complete community with schools and their own medical and cultural facilities. A better proof that greening and social innovation go hand in hand is almost impossible to find.
That all areas can grow alive, even if they are completely eroded by erosion, also appears from the special story of Indian Jadav "Molai" Payeng. When he was 17, he worked for a replanting project in Assam province. After the project was completed and the other laborers had disappeared, he decided to continue propagating wood by hand. Now, Molai forest is 300 acres and populated by elephants, Bengal tigers, deer, rhino and numerous birds. Payeng is also called The Forest Man in India because he has been able to create a jungle singlehandedly.
That is something that Spain might well use. Large areas in Spain are dry and abandoned due to misused agricultural subsidies, unintentional water and land use and large-scale erosion. The population is turning its back on the countryside and moves to the cities, but there is also unemployment there. In Ayoo de Vidriales, a graying village in the middle of Spain, agricultural engineer Pedro Alonso Fernandez has begun to recover land. He wants to show that the Spanish silted and eroded soils are in fact Green Gold.
Originally broadcasted by VPRO in 2014.
© VPRO Backlight Octobre 2014
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Credits:
Directed by: Rob van Hattum & Gijs Meyer Swantee
Production: Helen Goossens
Senior editors: Henneke Hagen & Frank Wiering
English, French and Spanish subtitles: Ericsson.
French and Spanish subtitles are co-funded by European Union.

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[@michelguevara151]

time stamps for each region would be useful. I'm looking to methods to keep water in the plains of Roussillon. soil culture is a forgotten art here in the Aude. 'gardening' practices here actively erode the soil and it's ability to retain moisture. I'm attempting to teach soil renewal techniques to the copropriete's jardiniers. I've a patch that is actively holding moisture and keeping the salt down. bananas don't like dry or salt, yet I have neglected bananas holding their own against 50%humidity winds. the pre-existing laurels were on the point of dying after two years of lack of water, bounced back. it was just a case of putting organic material back into the topsoil and watering it flat again. I have a good worm population were there were none.

[@azscab]

I can't get enough of these greening the earth, restoring ecosystem videos. I've known about this for decades but I haven't really known about it. Now I really want to know about it. I want to live it. I want to do it.

[@faizalakhsan7690]

"You can't restore ecology without restoring human being"

[@jasonolson3133]

True

[@legit9682]

one of the best documentary i have encounter in my entire life..a documentary with inspiration, hope and future in real time

[@vprodocumentary]

❤️❤️❤️

[@precisiont5188]

I love the concept of regreening deserts, it has such a positive impact in so many ways.

[@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty]

Agriculture is the real foundation of all civilizations, cultures, and wellbeing whether it is a small community or a nation. All ancient cultures who survived had well maintained bio diversity, and agriculture practices.

[@SonicPhonic]

Yes, before the industrial revolution. It didn't take long for Darwin to figure out the damage being done to England, but most politicians and old-money have very little imagination.

[@hudsonjaxson8877]

I love these kinds of documentaries. I wish the Australian goivernment would do something similar in central australia

[@jackbottomly4420]

Hudson Jaxson - Did you know that Lake Ayer (far below Sea level) can be connected to the Ocean ? Seawater could flow in and out with the tides. This huge surface of water would evaporate trillions of gallons, creating clouds and rain. This would cool the air and make possible a HUGE green area in the middle of Austrailia.

[@julyah1124]

There is one video about Peter Andrews.. he retored certain area

[@beldengi]

Jack: great idea; replace fresh water with sea water. Why didn't I think of that.

[@CopingsCorner]

Vote, and hold your leaders accountable.

[@precisiont5188]

Governments all around the world need to implement this. Instead of us spending trillions on fighting wars, we need to fight deserts, for our future.

[@CopingsCorner]

34:36 " It's not what the land can do for me, It's what I can do for the land" My mantra! :D Super inspiring, having done something like this, digging, charring etc to make water-reservoirs, and soil for more forest,, but ecological succession from barren beginnings to this, hand-tool like I did, is not even remotely comparable. Impressive beyond description, the man has more grit, than grit itself

[@joaniewaller6504]

Love! Now I want to buy desert land and try.

[@MrTachyon3000]

I want to be your neighbor and do the same. Imagine if the whole desert was transformed.

[@JordanService]

Let's do it. There is cheap land all over the place I have scouted a few areas-- In Los Angeles county sub 10k .

[@christopherbetty5017]

Urban garden is best. On top of buildings, empty lots and your backyards. It will cost you a fortune to get water to the desert til it can sustain itself. The hole country has to be on board with this for it to work. But it's a real good idea.

[@matthewbrooks5756]

I'm actually In the process of making something like this happen! If you're still interested in the idea, send me a message !!

[@delarzarlasan9240]

good luck! do you know about geoff lawtons greening the desert? it's best to start out small, as a demonstrations site. you'll still be needing exterior water. "nail it, then scale it!"

[@walterbeaulieukootenayslim]

Great way to start for any of us who are near or affected by these problems. "A man who planted trees " is a wonderful story with the same premise. The reforestation of the planet in areas that were forested has been proven over and over now to be possible. A garden of Eden of sorts is only a few seeds sown away.

[@derekelliott3971]

Excellent documentary. Very inspirational. How can a simple man like Jadeth Payang (SP?) (29.30) have so much ecological insight while we, with our sophisticated education systems have no clue?

[@Donthaveacowbra]

Because this is a documentary and not actually displaying the issues with this sham.... if you're getting your world view from films like this you're stupid

[@vprodocumentary]

BC how is this a sham?

[@brainwasher5102]

Derek Elliott that's true

[@tinabintbina1103]

Derek Elliott because we don't live with nature. We ignore and let them out. Just think how people behave when there is just a fly or a bee inside their flat..... As I know, many just kill them.

[@precisiont5188]

Probably greed and a corrupt education system. Liberal universities seem to be more occupied with pushing political agendas then teaching true nutrition, things like this documentary, etc.

[@BoogsterSU2]

I wish Arizona can do something like this...it's a good model for re-greening deserts.

[@precisiont5188]

Arizona is a perfect place for doing something like this. Some people are already doing this in their yards and on their general property.

[@RafalAndHisThoughts]

Another great document. You are doing amaizing job by spreading the right knowlegde and educating people about our planet. I'm really impressed.

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[@_paralaks_]

We do share but I will repeat my recommendation: you should start using twitter too in order to reach a wider audience.

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We do. Thank you!

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It would be good if you update your about page :)

[@TheAwillz]

Makes me so happy!

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[@lowesonia8551]

The Forest Man was the most inspirational because the purest. phenomenal what he has done His last words 'The very infime to larger insects' if they are alive in the forest, then everything lives.The Egyptien father and son equally fascinating phycology,Comes from ecosystem evolution of turning sand into soil.Heartening changes terminating . The rule of Monsanto) and the like that have polluted the planet with their poison since the 80's.

[@wendyaridela]

Wow! I found this so inspiring and deeply touching. We hear so much about deforestation and environmental degradation. So it's truly wonderful to see people like this who are developing new, sustainable models for fixing the mess,

[@vprodocumentary]

Hi Wendy, Yes, there are a lot of initiatives worldwide trying to counter the environmental degradation. Sharing this inspriring information will hopefully help and lead to more sustainability.

[@studionumberfive]

The man from India in the show is the wisest of all.. his theory is so enlightening and full of wisdom.. we should learn from him. European always has an arrogant mind thinking we are better than others.. the truth shows, we are just clueless.. industrialisation has destroyed so much

[@devonseamoor]

Thank you, for a great video with lots of inspirational examples and initiatives. I believe that there's a beautiful opportunity to regreen large amounts of land that are laid bare right now.

[@stonew1927]

I don't understand the European policy to subsidize "farmers" for merely plowing the land. That policy should be changed. Why don't they subsidize based on production? Instead they are merely encouraging erosion and destroying the land further. That Indian man is a hero. The world needs more people like him. In China, they are in the process of restoring the Loes Plateau, an area the size of France that became degraded after centuries over mismanagement, and they are succeeding. As the world goes forth, we need more of these efforts, but instead we are seeing places like the US electing a president who couldn't care less about environmental issues. The only green he sees is money.

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello everyone, the English subtitles have been fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for letting us know about the issue. We hope you have a good time watching this documentary now. :)

[@tymbaone1]

The fix is not showing here, still no subtitles.

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello Tim: This documentary is available with English, French and Spanish subtitles. You only have to toggle the captions on and use the little wheel to select your language. FYI all our documentaries are translated and subtitled this way. This is what we do on this channel and on kzbin.info

[@suneetsrivastava24]

That is "closed captioning" not subtitles. Subtitles appears in the video below.

[@nirjadeshmukh3963]

no subtitles yet..

[@beautifulfouse]

Humans seem to not do something until they have to. I am seeing this video as revealing we are in fact in that time, when we have to Regreen. I hope it isnt to late.

[@vprodocumentary]

It's still good that some people are trying. :)

[@SeaBassVEVO]

Marco Cota Beautiful House Eugene Oregon We are not too late. Just close.

[@unclephil4112]

You're a bit late buddy, the world already ended in 2012

[@vijay1975able]

Yes it's not very late.the only thing we need is a dedicated step to go forward.

[@Mrbfgray]

This planet has seen FAR worse disruptions than humanity has caused, the most recent only 13k yr.s ago and now we can prevent the worst catastrophes likely--impacts from NEOs.

[@2DReanimation]

38:00: Holy crap! In the middle of the desert to boot! Now that truly speaks of success! However there's got to be millions of places around the world where just damming water minimally would enrich the ecosystem all around it. Just a few logs and rocks, and there's an immediate productive irrigation of the land around it. And the effect is improved throughout the years. And that's just one way to enrich it, that's mostly without an economical cost.

[@bobgreene2892]

Beautiful documentary-- fresh perspective on a hopeful future. We need to spread the word about the work of VPRO, seeding fruitful ideas into a human and natural community. Here are visionaries, but all with determination and perseverance. Production values are exceptional, from cinematic music to smoothly translated captions (for those who need them).

[@dogan6070]

This is what I like, people working together and making the planet better and everyone's making money at the same time.

[@cryptoandy4105]

Fantastic doco. Thanks! We should be doing this for all of the world's deserts.

[@neviscameron4526]

Yes, this is what we need

[@kellyrodgers9326]

A beautiful story of hope and love for our planet and global ecosystem. Like and share people. A few good people will become millions as the world takes notice of these high examples.

[@nabeelalmantamayo3490]

Its a good thing that we must look unto our mother Earth .... More power to hard working people to make a change

[@vprodocumentary]

Yes. Please share with your friends so we can reach more people.

[@TiempoNuevo-ew7ty]

I didn't know any one was doing this on a large scale.. My dreamed has come true. One I see we need to and can do this in the U.S. people need to be sure to support and restore all of their native plants...cultivated and wild. It is now 2017, I wonder how this is Doing. I seriously believe the U.S. needs to revolutionize it's agriculture.

[@markroeder2491]

This has been going on for years now. You need to start hanging out with achievers and drop the complainers.

[@karlbuschtoolmaker]

The u.s. did after the dust bowl ...remember

[@sebastiaanwillem9196]

Blake Brown but if they would turn the Nevada desert into forest, that would probably solve the drought problem in California.

[@nick21614]

@@sebastiaanwillem9196 Not really, there is enough water, California just lets it flow into the ocean to protect some fish habitats.

[@mugiwaramugiwarano1135]

This guys saving the future of humanity.. Heroic action. -From Philippines :)

[@thewanderer9740]

Now if only we can do this in all the dry and thirsty places of the world.

[@laurensrodi4264]

dit geeft weer hoop, prachtige projecten , heel inspirerend

[@user-re7eu9hq6r]

Beautiful, I love this! Thank you for sharing!🇨🇦👍♥️

[@hansheinsen9807]

Wonderful, I Hope the Australian Government will take this up without delay

[@jaimejaimejaimejaime1135]

Mr alonso needs the help from the Allan Savory institute (Holistic management) to revive the Spanish farmland

[@kellyrodgers9326]

Agreed. It's so great to see so many people taking care of the planet and sharing their knowledge. And thanks KZbin for creating such a global platform for sharing too. KZbin could go a step further and promote this type of video so more people find it.

[@MrNissetuta]

32:33 is great wisdom from someone who listens and see nature

[@nelsonvaz3131]

In Spain, instead of the EU paying for them to just plow the land, have them plant trees. Verify that they are indeed planting trees successfully before handing out any money. Checks and balances!

[@zsigmondkara]

I couldn't believe my ears, that the EU is actively financing the destruction of land. It made me sick, how evil brussels motives are

[@gurvinderdhaliwal8844]

awesome !!

[@BusterXXXL]

OK, haven't watched it yet, but first of all I want to thank vpro documentary for a small detail. You uploaded the clip in 2017 and actually managed to put the correct year when it was made in the title. BRAVO! It's hard to believe how many other content providers simply aren't capable of that courtesy, and how incredibly irritating this is for anyone interested in looking for contemporary documentaries. Again, honestly, BRAVO. ..... I'll proceed watching the clip now.

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello BusterXXXL Thank you for noticing it, and taking the time to write a review about it, we appreciate it greatly. What did you think of the documentary, then?

[@BusterXXXL]

It was a hopeful message, that I enjoyed watching. Can't say too much about the content, as it is not exactly my area of expertise. You clearly steered away from all areas of political controversy, and there is certainly something to say about the Communist Party of China or Paul Kagame's treatment of political opposition. I think that editorial decision can be understood, as you wanting to concentrate on the possibilities of ecological restoration, but it still left me a bit at unease.

[@pjflynn]

Thank you. I was able to follow the English, Spanish and some of the Dutch, but the other languages...., no. I feel I am missing several lessons. OOps! Just discovered one can turn on the subtitles. thanks, again.

[@jasonsmith1806]

where does all the water come from, in my country (Australia) they have been growing food in desert areas for many years, The result has been a dried up river system (The Murray Darling basin) with loss of habitat, for many species, dying giant red gum trees and not enough water downstream to fill the lower lakes, the river mouth has even closed

[@vprodocumentary]

Next Sunday on vpro documentary we will publish the backlight documentary: Seed battles - The Doomsday Vault, about the seeds vault in Svalgard in Norway, the incredible project of Professor Cary Fowler. See you Sunday 9pm on vpro documentary!

[@iljahfeedoro8033]

Already have seen it on the telly, can't wait to hit it one more time on the tube :) Just as relevant as the 2 previous ones about the "green gold"!

[@jjoepro]

Better late than never.Must see,thanks

[@pseudonayme7717]

Haha! Isis organic teabags, gonna be a hard sell in Europe 😄 Just kidding. Great documentary 👍

[@runemartinguldberg9056]

Svalbard in Norway.

[@laurelweiner8]

beautiful work huge bravo

[@Jerrrr]

Thanks, VPRO, for another great doc! I love your work. I wonder, though, how the irrigation and water supply worked in other regions. The 'Forest Man' in Assam seems to have no water troubles, but what did the community in China do? What is the project in Spain doing?

[@savedfaves]

38:50 They need to use planned grazing. The land would heal more quickly, I believe.

[@SpringWashamTeacher]

So beautiful and inspiring!

[@goldeneggduck]

Wonderful!

[@vprodocumentary]

Thank you Goldeneggduck! Please share with your friends :)

[@derekelliott3971]

This is what Musk, Branson and Bezos should be investing their billions in instead of squandering it on Mars

[@maxradba]

Thank you for your inclusion

[@andreduncan4602]

Water Harvesting now critical knowledge for society.

[@Tsopinakiulkire]

Never fail to make a great documentary, my sincere thanks as always!

[@vprodocumentary]

Hey Erik, Good to see you on our channel again. Thank you for your comment!

[@diannaskare7829]

This Egyptian model is a wonderful idea for any culture or Spirituality and it does have some similarity to what some of the Native Citizens are doing in some small way that they can afford or bring about . Unfortunately it is usually the governments and the ignorance that blocks many !! Thank You ALL for sharing !

[@kazimohammedrahim7795]

Soooooooooo wonderful !

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Hello Kazi, We are glad you liked it! Please share with your friends, so we can reach more people. :)

[@viaknoff9586]

this documentary deserves Nobel prize

[@realman6724]

I can not imagine Saudi Arabia is green in August. It's only rain in winter after the rain it's become green for two months. I hope this program help. I really like to thank all this people how work in this program.

[@katrinawalls2109]

Real Man if they can do it in Jordan then they can do it more or less anywhere and they do..it's called hard work and vision..

[@Obsidianen]

The Indian man who planted a forrest on his own, because he wanted snakes to survive xD

[@griffca4814]

I really just want to see the before and after photos.

[@venkatsusheelg9658]

MY SALUTE TO THAT MAN 30:00

[@velvetindigonight]

Obviously inspirational and transformative. Commenting and liking to help the algorithms and so hopefully spread this important message. Enjoy!

[@mastrofnone8025]

Good for them.

[@vprodocumentary]

Good for all of us?

[@faebalina7786]

I wish the whole world could watch this.Just with translations.TheSAIKOM business story of Egypt was amazing,an ethical,enviromentally restorative, productive, job creator which proved the right way could also be profitable.

[@vprodocumentary]

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it.

[@Nonotkidding]

I know it's hard, but it looks fun. Look at the desert, see what can grow in harmony, especially when it increases life, and go. I wish the video translated the many guests, but I got the gist. Thank you, Jon

[@someone-ou3ht]

you shoul've turn on CC button

[@johnnydtractive]

The people in this video, especially the man in India (who brought tears to my eyes), are doing what the Dutch man called "inspiration investment". They are providing the inspiration for the rest of us, every one of us who comes here & is moved by this video. Don't let their hard work of inspiration investment go to waste! Use the inspiration you feel watching this to make changes in your own life. Then YOU will be the source of inspiration for the people around you, just like these people in the video are a source of inspiration for us. Spread the word, do little things. Grow your own tomatoes in a bucket garden. Teach your children how to grow plants from seed. Plant a new tree in your back yard. Clean up the garbage in your neighbourhood. Discipline yourself to stop spending money on new new new everything. Separate your identity from your stuff, so you can be happy buying less. SPREAD THE WORD.

[@MariaMaria-sz1rm]

This is a fabulous documentary. I wished they had English subtitles for someone like me who is not a linguist.

[@vprodocumentary]

Hi Mrs Maria, there are English subtitles, you just have to put them on in CC!

[@MariaMaria-sz1rm]

@@vprodocumentary Please tell me how I can do this? Thx

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Hi Mrs Maria, you have to click on the right side of the video on the CC sign, there you can put on the subtitles!

[@MariaMaria-sz1rm]

@@vprodocumentary Got it!! Thx

[@talismatalisma4146]

Très bon documentaire. L'Indou et l'Égyptien sont parlant ! Courage et foi les accompagnent. Spiritueux ! C'est ce qu'il manque aux occidentaux !

[@VeryHighCholesterol]

lovely

[@vijay1975able]

Nature will return what we are giving it. Really fascinating video,the way a distroyed land comes back with it's greenery. Saluting to those who are devoting their lives for the mother nature and it's beauty ,it's greanery.

[@WilliamJacksonwillowox]

Inspiring. there is much that all can do. There are little things all should do.

[@qudratullahsael7726]

Great documentary many thanks to all production team. There is a Hadith (حدیث) that prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said, ((cultivation causes rain fall)) in the region. Thanks to all who has positive thinking. Our Afghanistan has more deserts we will change to a green sky انشا‌‌ءالله

[@theworldisyours2241]

Thank you for video.. great work (I don't see the English Subtitle)

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello, All of our documentaries on this channel are published with English, French and Spanish subtitles. You need to turn on the captions, and then you can select which language you want by using the little wheel icon. However, the English spoken parts do not also have English subtitles, only French and Spanish. Thank you for watching!

[@mikeycbaby]

great documentary but needs subtitles.

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[@Haneynozuka]

vpro documentary it would be great if all parts are subbed so people with trouble hearing can enjoy them, too

[@vprodocumentary]

Yes, we agree, and we are working on it. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

[@nickbono8]

I disagree with everyone saying we need to green our deserts. Deserts that have been there for thousands of years, are there for a reason. The amount of life and prosperity in deserts is more than meets the eye. We need to RE-green encroaching deserts and areas that have been affected by human mismanagement. There’s a big difference.

[@acquisitium]

liu you are my hero!

[@Tracks777]

Great! Keep it up!

[@bortsocks2467]

Thank you for the video. Also, if possible, could you please add subtitles to Willem Ferwerda's talking segments?

[@vprodocumentary]

Thank you for your comment we are going to look into it ASAP. We apologize for the inconvenience.

[@lucusinfabula]

how well do you think German lignite would work as a carbon donor for soil?

[@earthstick]

Better than burning is as they do.

[@openyoureyes3113]

Pick a language and use it! Why put somebody on there that speaks a language the most people can’t understand when they think they’re listening to an English video I read a few more complaints! Thank you for informing somebody else to turn on the close captions! I apologize but I was very interested in the good quality video just couldn’t listen to somebody speak I like which I could not understand! Thank you again!

[@meh4164]

Turn on the captions for English subtitles.

[@tahaheyari4649]

Way to go Abu elaish father and son ,to me it's a dream come true for Egypt I wished some thing this would be done as far back as 1964 when I did a trip across Egypt from Alexandria to Aswan, ما شاء الله إنجاز حقيقي مدروس بعنايه نادره

[@jjoepro]

fantastic work good resalts

[@margaritamendezmarimon3304]

Great documentary, great work! Maybe some parts will benefit from subtitles?

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello Margarita and thank you for your comment. The subtitles are in the Closed Captions of the documentary, you just have to click on the CC button and use the caption settings to pick your subtitles from English, French or Spanish.

[@simonbanks5012]

It would be in teresting to know the order of the plants that are grown bt Sekem to build the soil up over the first few years! Anyone know?

[@Lea-rb9nc]

Brilliant!

[@stephenverchinski409]

That said, all deserts are not candidates. The Precautionary Principle needs to be considered. For example, the Taklamakhan desert is the dust seed source for rainfall events in the western USA

[@cavendish009]

Australia should take note ! They have forgotten how to re-green their land and are wasting their water and therefore the greenery.

[@TinShackVideos]

Never once mentioned where all that water comes from.....

[@someblokecalleddave1]

From my understanding, these projects are only possible if there is some water source, wells, rivers, streams etc, seasonal rains. Some of the video's I've watched have used waste water/sewage as a starting point. It seems that once trees have established and shade is introduced along with fertile earth with the potential to hold moisture, the situation becomes more easily managed. I've just watched another video about the massive pipelines in the deserts of Libya, which are draining the aquifers of the Sahara for short term gains - mono-culture style industrial farming. I might be wrong, but one of the things that strikes me as really dumb in that situation is that they water the land during daylight hours, so that a huge percentage of the water is immediately evaporated! Is there a reason for this? Even here in rain soaked England we know that in the summer it is far more effective to water plants once the sun has waned. cuesa.org/article/10-ways-farmers-are-saving-water

[@eynikiforova]

What music is playing at 15:29? So beautiful!

[@kennethandres7734]

The closed captions on this video seems to be completely out of sync with the dialogues in the video.

[@vprodocumentary]

Thank you for your comment we are going to look into it ASAP. We apologize for the inconvenience.

[@tankchairadventures8339]

Sub titles needed thanks

[@EugenieHeraty]

Wonderful uplifting documentary. Some subtitles would help a lot however

[@polystyreneletters6775]

At 26 minutes it explains what is wrong with the EU Regime agricultural policy. Ploughing land for EU money and them not sowing any seed, totally mad.

[@slusszpassz]

2020 Lets re-green everything we can.

[@mojoman64]

38:30 is when they actually talk about HOW it's done.

[@RealJudyi]

The man at 27:06 is infuriating. How can he blame the youth when he is single handedly screwing even the start of potential growth! It would be more beneficial to dig large holes to retain water than plowing thru land like that! The nerve this man has.

[@robertkacala]

2019 ...how is the Ayoó de Vidriales ???

[@wayofscience8046]

Good.... Good.....

[@renderdragons5387]

wish they would do more translation, but very interesting.

[@katrinawalls2109]

Instead of carping on about climate change ,the way ahead is simple.its called hard work and vision as explained ..only thing to stop it is people them selves. Get a shovel,get a grip

[@fancyIOP]

Why did this doccie end??? Nooooooooooooo, why can't it be 4-5hrs??? :'(

[@normanpendergraft5092]

Water is the key. It may sound horrible to some, but reusing our sewer outflows a second time would solve many water shortage issues. We need to clean our sewer outflow once more, and pipe it to areas that need water. This water will help grow native grasses and plants, as well as irrigating tree crops. we can rid our water of disease, but pharmaceuticals may be tougher to eliminate. If used strictly for irrigation of wild lands and tree crops, this should not be too much of a problem. Oil pipelines be damned, we need water systems.

[@lenekapilarski364]

Half of this documentary is lost without translation.

[@fetewei83]

next time when you do these wonderful programs ...don't forget the subtitles ..:) :)

[@vprodocumentary]

Hello, Thank you! The subtitles are in the Closed Captions of the KZbin video player. You can see the subtitles by clicking on the CC button.