Cities that are Saving Life

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More than half of humanity live in cities. This is on track to rise to more than two thirds by the middle of this century.

It is all too easy for us to lose our connection with the natural world, but some cities are beginning to shape themselves around it. Cities can save lives by bringing Nature in.

This BBC Earth documentary, hosted by David Attenborough, explores the inspiring idea of weaving Nature into cities and the cities that are saving our planet.

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Cities That are Saving The Planet

Dan Broun

Kuno Earth Media Centre Manager

Dan Broun is an experienced photo-journalist and passionate advocate for wild nature

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More than half of humanity live in cities. This is on track to rise to more than two thirds by the middle of this century.

It is all too easy for us to lose our connection with the natural world, but some cities are beginning to shape themselves around it. Cities can save lives by bringing Nature in.

This BBC Earth documentary, hosted by David Attenborough, explores the inspiring idea of weaving Nature into cities and the cities that are saving our planet.

Cities That are Saving The Planet

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