The travel show. India. 70 years after independence, this emerging World Power of more than A Billion people, is still changing. Im on a journey to two extremes of this vast subcontinent. It is crystals. Its hard crystal. White salt. You can taste it. I began in gujarat, in the far west. This is genuinely incredible. Im in heaven. Its pretty crowded. And this week i have travelled 2,000 miles over to the North East. I am on the banks of the mighty River Brahmaputra and i am about to go to a very spiritual place. It is one of Indias lesser known regions. Were really high up, and just to my right is the border with bangladesh. A part of the country that prides itself on its traditions. He makes it look so easy. But its incredibly difficult. But it is also looking forward and embracing progress. So now i am on my way to go and see assams very own eco warrior. It is going to be an incredible adventure. Indias North East. A collection of eight states almost Cut Off from the rest of this vas
By the Famed Grafitti artist. Hello and welcome to the programme. A powerful 7. 2 earthquake has hit haiti authorities say at least 304 people have been killed. Prime Minister Ariel Henry described the situation as dramatic and has declared a State Of Emergency. Mr henry said the quake had caused huge damage and many casualties across the south of the country. President biden has authorised immediate help from the us. This report from david willis. One of the poorest countries in the world has been dealt another devastating blow. And the people of haiti are once again dealing with the aftermath of a massive earthquake. This one centred on the countrys South Western peninsula, a less populated area than the Capital Port Au Prince, which was flattened by an earthquake 11 years ago, but stronger and closer to the surface. More than 200,000 people died in the 2010 Earthquake And Haitis prime Minister Ariel Henry said numerous lives have been lost in todays disaster. Translation the governm
Coast to see original work by the Famed Grafitti artist. More than 300 people are known to have been killed by the latest devastating earthquake to hit haiti. Nearly 2,000 others were injured in the 7. 2 magnitude tremor. The Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, has declared a month long State Of Emergency. Mr henry said the quake had caused huge damage and many casualties across the south of the country. President biden has authorised immediate help from the us. This report from david willis. One of the poorest countries in the world has been dealt another devastating blow. And the people of haiti are once again dealing with the aftermath of a massive earthquake. This one centred on the countrys south western peninsula, a less populated area than the Capital Port au prince, which was flattened by an earthquake 11 years ago, but stronger and closer to the surface. More than 200,000 people died in the 2010 Earthquake And Haitis Prime Minister Ariel Henry said numerous lives have been lost in to
Flattened by an earthquake 11 years ago, but stronger and closer to the surface. More than 200,000 people died in the 2010 Earthquake And Haitis prime Minister Ariel Henry said numerous lives have been lost in todays disaster. Translation the government decided this morning to declare | a State Of Emergency for one month following this disaster. We call on the population to show solidarity with Each Other. Lets Avoid Panic in the face of this earthquake. Us scientists are predicting the Death Toll could run into thousands and President Biden has already promised us aid. Haitis Chief Seismologist predicted the last big earthquake but admits this one took everyone by surprise. Translation for a few years, we have been carrying out seismic monitoring in each department with monthly reports of earthshaking. The Southern Department was less at risk among the ten geographic departments so to me it is a surprise and it shows that earthquakes are totally unpredictable. 0nly last month, haiti w
Global questions. Hello and welcome to the second edition of global questions with me, zeinab badawi, from barbados. The caribbean is the region in the world thats most vulnerable to Natural Disasters such as hurricanes. These have become stronger and more frequent as temperatures and Sea Levels rise, causing coastal Erosion And Damage to marine life and ecosystems. The government here in barbados says that Climate Change is the biggest threat to the caribbean, and is urging strong action at the national, regional and global level. Are the right steps being taken, and is the World Listening . Thats global questions climate and the caribbean. Applause well, im now at the 18th Century George Washington house, one of the finest and historic buildings here in the capital of barbados, bridgetown. I am joined by a local audience, who are going to be putting their questions to my two panellists. Let me tell you whos in the hot seat. Kirk humphry, youre the minister of maritime affairs and the