ecology

Europe’s Stolen Forests video-documentary

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Europe’s Stolen Forests: Uncovering the Dark Reality of Illegal Logging

In the heart of Romania’s vanishing forests, a gripping tale of corruption and resistance unfolds, as highlighted in this compelling documentary that peels back the layers of the wood mafia’s stranglehold on the country’s ancient woodlands.

This investigative journey reveals not only the harrowing destruction wreaked by illegal logging but also introduces us to courageous individuals like forester Horia Petraus, who bravely confronts the pervasive network threatening Europe’s last ancient forests. As we traverse the dense Carpathian woods, viewers are invited to witness both the breathtaking beauty and the devastating scars left by greed, while discovering how deeply entrenched corruption has infiltrated every level of society—from local communities to the highest echelons of government. Through this eye-opening exposé, we learn that the fight to save Romania’s natural heritage is far from over, and it calls for urgent global awareness and action.

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Great mini-doc. about why recently most megaprojects tend to fail

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“How to build a green megaproject (and how not to)” – a ‘DW Planet A’ documentary

In the western world, most large-scale infrastructure projects are completed at a snail’s pace due to lengthy planning, contractor lack of coherence* and last but not least permitting processes (/the proverbial “red tape” / bureaucracy). Have we lost sight of the big picture? What can we learn from successful projects, and how can we speed up vital initiatives without sacrificing quality, planning – and the environment?
* – someone in the video’s comments also said something very relevant:
The problem for most construction projects apart from the all the red tape is the lack of skilled workers. When construction was a meritocracy and the cream rose to the top jobs got done quickly and efficiently. Now most labor is supplied by agencies who are only interested in filling up the numbers of workers required and NOT filling those positions with the most skilled workers. The quicker they meet their quota of workers the more money they are paid.

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