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GRITtv: Saving Sumatra's Peatland Forests
In Sumatra, Indonesia, the peatland forests are unique and a precious natural resource. Peatlands harbor some of the world's carbon-richest soil, which is then released into the atmosphere when the forests are burned and destroyed. This video from Greenpeace takes us to the site of the logging, where plantations for palm oil for biofuels or trees for paper are taking over where peatland forests once were.
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On today’s show we learn how environmental activists and Goldman Environmental Prize recipients Wanze Eduards and Hugo Jabini’s organizing efforts led to a landmark ruling giving indigenous and tribal peoples control of their natural resources. Later we showcase a series of short films focusing on the important work of the United Nations to secure Human Rights for people around the world during this the 60th Anniversary year of the United Nations Universal Declarations of Human Rights. "Positive Spin" presents positive, innovative and solution oriented news promoting a better world for present and future generations.
