Peru: The fight against illegal gold mining

In the Tambopata National Reserve in the Amazon rainforest, illegal gold mining is rampant and destroys the fragile ecosystem. Park rangers are working with elite soldiers from the Navy to drive out gold mining syndicates.

 

Mexico: The return of ‘los lobos’

Its natural habitat used to extend from the southern United States to Southern Mexico. But the Mexican gray wolf was pushed to the brink of extinction by livestock farming and hunting. Today efforts are being made to reestablish populations of los lobos.

 

Kyrgyzstan: A cultural preference for sons

In Kyrgyzstan girls move in with their husband’s family when they marry. Expectant parents want sons and heirs. As a result, abortion rates are high. But a growing number of women are rising up against the social pressure.

 

Netherlands: From fashion to humanitarian aid

Bas Timmers originally wanted to be a fashion designer. But after his friend's father died of the cold while sleeping rough, he came up with an idea for a “Sheltersuit” for homeless people and refugees - a cross between a coat and a sleeping bag.

 

 

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