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Are you interested in regular ecological & sustainability news commentary? 🌿👇
Because we focus on on-the-ground docs, the YouTube algorithm makes it tough for us to post alternative content here. Since there are so many interesting topics and news stories we want to casually discuss, we created a dedicated channel just for that!
If you want to see this kind of content from us, subscribe here: @moreleafoflife (youtube.com/@moreleafoflife)
We haven't posted there yet, so drop a comment below and let us know what current news or topics you want us to cover first! 💬
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Last year, we covered the life story of Dr. Yu, a pioneer of the "sponge city" concept. We had planned a follow-up interview with him, he was always so generous with his time and passionate about spreading the word, but I just learned that he tragically passed away over a year ago in a plane crash in Brazil at just 62.
At the time, he was traveling to film a documentary on one of the world's largest wetlands, Pantanal, a subject so close to his heart given his work integrating natural water systems into modern cities.
If you'd like to learn about his life and how ancient techniques inspired his urban innovations, check out our video on him:
https://youtu.be/5rlCS2OcnK0
His legacy lives on through Turenscape and the countless cities he transformed.
Thank you, Dr. Yu, you will be missed. 🌿
#spongecities #climateadaption #dryu #landscapearchitecture #walkablecities #greencities #solarpunk #climatechange #innovations
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We want to know what our community thinks is the highest priority solution for the planet right now. Cast your vote below, and let us know in the comments: Are we thinking too local, or not relying enough on high-tech? Let's discuss.
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With reports showing certain planetary vital signs hitting record extremes, the conversation is shifting from just cutting emissions to active adaptation. If we want to protect communities right now, what should the focus be?
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We see a lot of spread-out data on how people view the climate. Since this channel focuses on ecological restoration and sustainable solutions, we want to know what our viewers think is the core issue when people discuss "climate change." Let's have a respectful debate below!
#climatechange
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We’ve explored everything from Persian Qanats to modern drone water mapping on this channel. When it comes to healing degraded landscapes today, which school of thought do you think holds the real key?
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Over the years on Leaf of Life, we’ve looked at many incredible nature-based solutions. But the comments always show a massive mix of perspectives on climate change itself! I’m genuinely curious about where our community stands. What is your take on climate change? Drop your detailed thoughts in the comments!
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Join us in Maya heartland where ancient Day of the Dead Rituals are revealing a profound truth about the regeneration cycle that science is only just discovering...
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We still don't have an answer for this... 🤯
... can you figure it out? 🦫❓
Around the 7-minute mark of our wild beaver film, there is a rare piece of trailcam footage showing a behavior scientists still don't understand.
Nobody in the video comments has guessed it yet!
Go check out the timestamp and leave your best theory on the video:
#beavers #england #rewilding
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Decades ago six men made a pact to transform China's desert, what happened years later changed everything...
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