12 Mar 2008
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.
Abenteuer Äquator
People have always been fascinated by the tropics. Explorers from Europe were among the first to travel to the equatorial region centuries ago. Modern scientists are continuing what began with these pioneers. The documentary traces the historical exploration of the paradise belt at latitude 0 and looks at modern research at the equator.
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