The Road to ruin

"This program examines some of the ways in which nature has been affected by man's careless planning. In Germany, forests are dying due to acid rain. In India, overuse is causing once fertile land to turn into deserts. In Africa, drying wells and villagers' constant search for firewood is leading to further desertification of the land. Clearing of the rain forest in Mexico has led to depletion of fertile soil and the spread of cattle ranching. Overfishing of whitefish in Scotland may lead to the depletion of cod stocks unless proper fish management is imposed."
"Deals with man's exploitation of the environment. Using examples from Africa, Mexico and England shows how nature is being destroyed and depleted."
"Human history tells of great civilizations, built around farming systems, that overused the soils and forests and then collapsed. Could the same thing happen to us today if we, too, destroy our natural resources?"
"Using examples of changes in African agriculture, rainforest destruction in Mexico, and overfishing in the North Sea, emphasizes that previous civilizations have collapsed because they failed to support nature and to meet the needs of the present while conserving the future."@en