Up In Smoke
Climate & Environment
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1h 11m
“Up In Smoke” tracks scientist Mike Hands’ 25-year quest to replace destructive slash & burn farming, a major driver of deforestation and climate change. His revolutionary method battles two global crises: accelerating climate change and diminishing food security. This is a heroic struggle to convince impoverished farmers to adopt a sustainable solution, a film about the urgent need to change our planet’s future.
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