Paradise. How c grosse beds are helping protect the moldy is from erosion and the growing hunger for meat. Can selective breeding or genetically modified animals may call Food Production most sustainable, whether barbecued fried or smoked, or global appetite for me to stronger than ever. And each year, some 80000000000. 00 animals, a straw says to satiate it. But the amount we consume varies greatly from one country to another. In india, an average person eats around 5 kilos of me, tonya, live in the usa. Its over a 128. 00 kilos. And in germany, people consume an average of 76. 00 kilos of meat each year. Are increasing production of me just taking a big told on the climate. There are ways to make it more sustainable, but not all of them are ethically so straightforward and knowledge. Theyre mostly hands there, the pride and joy of their breeders with squeezing as much as we can out of our animals. The world is getting ever hungry. F a meat and milk, but by pushing animals to their limits were doing the same to our planet. But if we can turn our animals into Food Production machines, couldnt, we also breed them to be more environmentally friendly . This is hardly any ecological nature. Where can i sit fuel generics . I cant come up with a solution. Scientists are working on designing more sustainable animals spies, selective breeding, or even by artificially changing their genetic code. Revolutionary ways to make Food Production more sustainable or a dangerous manipulation of nature. For more than 10000 years, we humans have optimized corn and rice harvests and engineers, zucchini to be non toxic, sheep, stronger, and wolves, more obedient. Weve been doing this very successfully. This is professor john, do pray. Hes an expert on the ethical aspects of animal breeding. Ah, i mean, you know who, if you could pay the growth rate to the sizes of animals. Yes, over the last 2 decades. I mean its been enormous increases in productivity. The hunger for more and cheaper meet him milk has led to chickens that seem fully grown at 20 days. Double muscled cattle and pigs born with ho extra ribs. In 1961, a single cow in the u. S. Produced 9 liters of milk per day to days. Cows produce an average of 28 liters. That means that 3 breeding the Carbon Footprint of one glass of milk is a 3rd of what it was many decades ago. Cow, still burp and font Greenhouse Gas is, but they also produce much more milk. However, a far higher milk consumption worldwide negates these savings in emissions. And as a brutal flipside to such Food Production to animal, those that live in horrific conditions or grow far faster or heavier than their bodies can cope with. And one factor is driving this to ever greater extremes. Me consumption is booming around the world, while the global population has roughly tripled in the past 60 years. Meat production has increased fivefold with richer countries devouring most of it. Livestock farming requires enormous quantities of water and Agricultural Land for animal feed and contributes more than 14 percent of all man made Greenhouse Gas emissions. And regardless as to how productive our livestock is, the way we produce al food is disastrous for the planet. Thats why some research is trying to improve livestock sustainability, either by selective breeding, or by artificially changing the company. Aqua bounty from us is that there genetically modified fish is more sustainable than traditionally produce salmon. They introduce to genes from other wild fish to create what they call aqua advantage salmon. These super salmon is supposed to grow twice as fast as usual salmon, and require up to 25 percent less feed. This is not about an sustainability that this is not about producing better animals. This is about producing a genetically engineered product to the profit of the company. This is donna pulse from the n g o friends of the us who advocates against this practice. And we cant seem to do that. Theres a lot of things that is, that is confidential. This information. We asked the company for a statement and access to their scientific data, but hadnt received an answer by the time we made this video. The us food and Drug Administration approved the fish unsafe to eat in 2015, but the decision saw heavy backlash from Civil Society and environmental groups. They took the company to court. There is totems highlighting lewis if genetically engineered salmon bleed with wild salmon, that within a couple generations, ill examine things. And not only are ecosystems at risk, the potential benefits of artificial genetic engineering can come at a price undesirable mutations and side effects. In 2020 a u. S. Court ruled that the f d. A had failed to sufficiently investigate the environmental consequences of approving genetically engineered salmon. But what about less invasive selective breeding . Thats when animals with the desired features, a cross bred with each other to boost or disable certain traits. Their genes are not directly modified or she has won an award, or rather its creators were honored for their contribution to mitigating climate change. And where else could the sheep have been bred than in new zealand, where she pout number humans, 6 to one . Greater sustainability in its meat and Wool Industries is key for the countrys own net 0 target. We play sickly, discover that we can, we can breed for, for less way. Then. This is dr. Suzanne ro, for years she has looked at how she could burp out, fewer climate damaging gases. We can change the, the bugs that are in the stomach that break down the feet. And we could change the amount of methane that emitted every generation of sheep bread here emits might be less me thing than the previous one. And effect that accumulates over time. Dr. Roe says that apart from burping and floating less methane, the sheep are as healthy, unproductive as their high emitting companions. And even meet the criteria for organic farming. To selectively breed the low methane shape. The scientists 1st had to find the ness, gassy ones. So they put the sheep into a special high tech chamber and let them get windy. The sheep here are only used for research purposes, then not sold. The institute is traveling the country, measuring the me same levels of sheep regardless of breed. This means farms can select the more sustainable animals themselves, the so called font chamber could potentially also be used for other graces to. Currently the only genetically engineered animals approved for consumption are found in the us and canada. The u is still far from making such a step, but environmentalists and Consumer Rights advocates fear that could one day change. Meanwhile, the u. K. Government has already proposed legislation allowing for the commercial development of gene edited life stoke. It seems to me likely that this, these could be on some of up later on in the next few years. Ah, let say within the next 5 years. Genetic intervention raises questions about potential risks to the environment as well as undesirable side effects. Selective breeding could be a safer and more viable alternative, but would demand more effort and time was also clear. Is that the problems that come with milken meat production wont be solved by simply altering our animals. Ah, the bright world of plants is losing color. 2 out of 5 species are at risk of extinction. According to an annual study by botanists is largely humans who are responsible for the dramatic biodiversity losses with our increasing use of land for agriculture, destruction of forests for wert and ever expanding cities. But there are also other reasons for species loss such as disease or increasingly plant poaching. As our next report from south africa reveals no macro land as a semi desert, a north west, and south africa with extreme heat and barely any rain. Anything that grows here needs to be hardy, like these unusual looking, succulent, known as living stones. The limited water source comes from you that forms between the quart stones and mist from the air. They grow slowly, some living for hundreds of years. Alice, in a goblin the eucharistic, or by this as a plant that can really withstand a great deal lively in file. It can survive with larry a little water in with almost no rain. She quakers this one is under strides, which you can see by the markings and colors. This is this degree. Its all about survival in this dry environment. The idea the ranges and corners flat t nature reserve are responsible for an area, the size of berlin. Theyre trying to protect and preserve this unique ecosystem because of the 190. 00 species that grow only here around 80 percent are at risk of extinction. By poachers they common ever greater numbers ob, routing, thousands of plans to sell to an International Market that is constantly growing. Its something that people want. They want that they want to see that plant that grows naturally and suffers so to speak, with in the environment. And its spatial that its a story that can be told with regard to that plant. So its something that increase over the last 3 years, i would say drastically. Their ability to survive and the most adverse conditions is what makes them so attractive. Few people live in this barren stretch of land. The farms here are spaced very far apart. Kobus vista is a sheep pharma. If you want to farm here, he tells us you need to keep your eyes on the ground. See whats growing. Make sure there arent too many sheep too close together, pulling plans out of the ground rather than just eating them this of farms sustainably. And he knows the importance of these succulents to the ecosystem. If they disappear, the whole system could collapse. The soil will a road, the land will turn to desert the poach as a putting everything at risk das mesa. But see there are people who say that the poaching of rhinos or abalone is, is nothing compared to whats happening here. That lemon as a braided. So bad that it will change the way that people live here in august. B is a home you. Mays of my closest neighbor lives, 14 kilometers away. Alan unfair, the poachers are threatening my safety. Be an am on were usually out here all alone on our land. A so what i, what are your final i go more had that on onto poachers are becoming more common, says vsa police are also armed to protect the plants and the pharmacy major, but the arent enough of them to cover such a vast area. Here in spring book, police are planning a road block this evening. We headed to the house of the semi desert. The poachers used to come from abroad, but since the cove travel restrictions more locals have taken over. They know the area better and how the police work. Things are not going well this evening for carol did twice in his team. The trap didnt detect a single vehicle after a few hours they call of the operation, but theyre still determined that the the members are positive and theyre due to a dirt to stop poaching. Its is a really man mysa liked to night. The great 9 people were year and a member for my unit. They are really positive. You can see the if they put in its scale, good overnight success, but they are really willing me to commit, commit the bocce a few kilometers farther south. His colleagues have had better success. Theyve made 2 arrests by 9 30 am seizing bags containing thousands of plans. A poacher is waiting to be questioned. I want to put them outside the captain is already on the phone about the next case. I will just. And carol, do toya has been summoned to trial as a witness, whether perpetrators could face prison. Also we talk about real dis, the flight grievance circumstances the see what maximum body insurance will get to we opened the good imprisonment. Died again policeman to just give a message out to the people as you really, its not worth the bocce. Its mostly local poachers who are caught and convicted. Those behind the scenes in europe and asia usually get away. Scott free, succulent smuggling has become a business worth billions. Unlike endangered african animals, plants dont have a strong lobby behind them. The damage to the regions, biodiversity and ecosystem is irreparable, in issue, that still attracts far too little attention. New chance that grow under water also need protecting, like sea grass meadows anchored to the sea floor. This valuable ecosystem also absorbs Carbon Dioxide for our series global ideas, we dived into the fascinating underwater walls of the mold eaves. All we island assholes of the multi, its unknown world wide for the Crystal Clear waters and coral reefs. They are also home to another incredibly bio diverse and important ecosystem. C cross meadows shahan seem is amal devion, ocean conservationist working to bring this overlooked ecosystem to light looks like theres a big, a huge patch of sea grass actually segmented. Dumping have a look 1st and then were going to do a Rapid Assessment of the meadow. This is to understand what kind of species there are, the species composition and whether the patches healthy to do a more in depth. So is very little scientific work has been done on the country, see grass, meadows, and new sites are still being explored. Secret meadows plan Important Role for the climate. As carbon reservoirs, there are 8 different species of sea grass found throughout the mile deeps. The root system of these plans closely related to orchids and lilies helps bind the sand together and prevent erosion. A major challenge for an Island Country like them all ds a number of results in the maldives, actively remove sea grass meadows. But in lamar at all, she ha, ha, she has helped bring about a change in strategy. The resort has stopped removing c grass and begun educating his guest 3 talks and guided snorkeling to his with marine biologists to showcase the environments natural biodiversity. C, grasses are incredibly efficient at storing carbon. Some studies show that they capture carbon 35. 00 times faster than tropical rain forests. The mall, daves underwater initiative is currently involved in a global study looking at exactly how much carbon the multi ex meadows could sequester. Once we split our sediment core into the different that profiles or we will weigh it dry it and then weigh it again. And we will send it off to a lab for analysis. And they will be looking at the organic carbon content inside each of the depth samples. This is really important because it will help us understand how much carbon these marine ecosystems are storing, which would help mitigate against climate change. See growth meadows also act as a nursery full small fish, including economically targeted species such as snappers and groupies by educating local communities about c grasses. Shahan hasim hopes that both nature and the communities relying on these ecosystems will benefit in the long term. Now really know how important it figures because its more fisher or they live in this. He asi grass and a really good some food. And we have to keep the fish until the big the big. So then no fisherman can catch the big fish and eat it, and its very important for the re fishermans or so he grass. So you have to protect the sea grass. The government now plans to put sea grass meadows under protection. And many of the countries resorts have also pledged to protect over 1000000 square meters of sea grass across the mold eaves. This could mean less drastic interventions in the future. It is thought that up to 30 percent of see growth habitats have been lost over the last century. But it also seems that these ecosystems are resilient. The Maldives Underwater Initiative has track the meadows at the resort and identified that theyve increased in size by over 20 percent in the last 3 years alone. The egress is absolutely essential for the future of the motive in islands. Together with coral reefs and mangrove, c aggressive play a really Important Role in protecting the island from outside forces. Eroding forces thanks to increased awareness of the importance of secret for the survival of the maltese and times of climate change. The research is hope action will be taken to better protect these beautiful marine meadows. Pianos in rain forest is crucial for biodiversity and the ex climate system. But its being torn down at an ever faster pace. Environmentalists fear the destruction of this vital rain forest could reach a new hi in 2022. But there are some small initiatives providing hope in the middle of the lush forest of the amazon delta flies. Berlin. A special kind of soccer club has recently begun playing in the jungle metropolis. It was founded by balter lima at is called the amazonia independent ship. The club is dedicated to the Environmental Protection of the amazonian rain forest. The teams jerseys are made from recycled plastic bottles. The mora, kita, an ancient frog symbol from the myths of the indigenous amazon inhabitants is emblazoned on them. The club is financed by grants from the Regional Government and ethical sponsors, Regina Jessica launched in the well being seen the brit. Ive said no to sponsors who didnt made my ethical standards overlooked, but they were shady, for example, there was a timber explorer who i didnt want as a sponsor to add on. My dear mother, it is amazonia, independent ya is a successful professional team that has aspirations to move up to the top league in the amazon region. Voucher. Lima is Environmental Concern stem from seeing 1st hand how quickly brazils nature is being destroyed. Voice music you got in the doorstep. I used to be a gold mine or myself, will they then i caught malaria and stopped for critical c. Since then ive seen how much environmental destruction is increasing. Yours them with the fuel. Tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of gold miners scoured the amazonian soils for deposits. Deforestation is rampant. Fires are eating deep into the ecosystem. Nevertheless, in many places the amazon still looks and chanting like further upstream and the tranquil provincial capital of santa rem. Its from here that vol to lima will embark on his own personal mission. To do this, he 1st has to buy lots of soccer balls, gifts for an indigenous village, privacy div boys them. And ive almost via job keep i plan to go upstream on the amazon tributary ira peons. Negative. I want to donate soccer materials to an Indigenous Community there that establish a base for my soccer club on amazonia in the bed. And she was on the financial blue, although lima doesnt have much money. He still wants to help. When hes not playing or working as Club President , he would like to distribute personal donations and those of sponsors to river communities. His family accompanies him on the trip. On the wooden steamers, you cannot a up the river that several kilometers wide. Theyre taking with them. Not only soccer balls and jerseys, but also a message of Environmental Protection. Though, so from wish to so much those amazonia independent chair, is supposed to be more than just a socket club. For me its about triggering a new awareness and people about the preservation of this incredible treasure. Our wonderful nature, you do not believe, isabel. Since his time as a gold miner, walter has been worried about the destruction of the amazon. Thats why hes visiting the indigenous village of lago prior donations only usually arrived here in the run up to elections. When politicians are buying for boats or no daily new food food, i can assure you that i have no political agenda whatsoever. The fuel filters the donations we have with us only come from me, my wife and friends of the family law lawson, fulsome meal them. If um you the people who live by the river are suspicious. Theyre worried about corporations that want to exploit their land. And my daddy do it domain, how many loggers are invading near orders . Nike Mining Company is also went to my box site on our territory. We are fighting against did it have already submitted our protest in writing to the public prosecutors office. That who all the villagers have gathered to hear walter . Lima explained the purpose of his journey in all the most good. Now that im not here for anything other than to make friends with you, as i did, you will see i went to establish a connection between us as a laconic, slowing village, as well. Shortly after he distributes the donations, soccer balls, clothes and food. A dan john pollock. Ya so i think im good. He wants to set up a soccer club here. Its a, its fun for our kids ball and well make them stronger. Noise aint bought participle now. Sam, as a thank you. The locals perform a dance. This means the ice is broken. Daddy, ha, ha, ha, ha. And dr. Lima project can begin at, and it will say they will because i want your children and grandchildren to experience and unspoiled amazon rainforest. Silly of water located where you live with florida and not just denote photos. Amazon from web was nevada. Lima wants to Start Holding regular training camps. Here, he hopes that more sponsors will jump on board and that hell discover new talent from the amazon and board. The amazon thats all from us here at global 3000. Thanks for joining us. Were always open to hearing your thoughts on the program, whatever they may be. So do you get in touch . Just send an email to global 3000 at d, w dot com. Oh, check out our facebook page, d w play, but i did see you next time. Ah, [000 00 00;00] with nico india, Food Production has an impact on the environment. But how can we find affordable alternatives . I get only gonna be good on the been im it because it is very expensive. So governments meet the thing, not tire transformation, but then get down to the reality of what is the responsibility of each sector, the future prospects of Climate Friendly food, ego, india. In 30 minutes spawn d w a ended listed in place of the mediterranean its waters connect people of many cultures seen of almost rock. And to far abdul karim drift along with exploring modern lifestyles, and i determine where it has history left its traces, leaving regal, hearing their dreams. 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