
Food, Fire and Water
Documentary exploring how we have transformed our world. Dallas Campbell examines what it takes to keep seven billion humans alive with food, energy and water.
In this final episode, Dallas examines what it takes to keep seven billion humans alive with food, energy and water.
40% of the Earth's surface is now devoted to growing food. To appreciate how we have transformed vast swathes of land to produce food, Dallas paraglides over the south coast of Spain, where what was once an arid landscape is now home to the world's largest greenhouse array.
He also rides with cowboys on Brazil's largest cattle ranch, to help herd over 125,000 cattle. He visits Lake Mead, the biggest man-made lake in the USA, to see how it has helped us transform harsh desert into the bright lights of Las Vegas. He also joins the team building a 750 mile long artificial river to transport water from south to north China.
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New York - the city that never stops eating and drinking
Duration: 01:58
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The Brazilian Supercow
Duration: 02:23
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Las Vegas Rises From The Desert
Duration: 01:59
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Buster Pooman
Black Jack
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dallas Campbell |
| Producer | Nigel Walk |
| Director | Nigel Walk |
| Series Producer | Simon Finch |
| Executive Producer | Helen Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Wed 5 Dec 201220:00
Sat 15 Dec 201217:30BBC HD- Thu 20 Dec 201201:40BBC One except Scotland
- Wed 11 Jan 201713:45BBC Two Wales
- Wed 11 Jan 201714:30BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
- Thu 12 Jan 201714:40BBC Two Scotland
- Thu 16 May 201922:15
- Sat 18 Jan 202009:00BBC Two except Scotland
- Sat 2 Oct 202108:30BBC Two except Scotland




