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The Gathering Storm - Floating Gardens

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

This film looks at the severe problems Bangladesh faces as a consequence of storms, cyclones and floods. The ancient practice of floating gardens - beds of straw and water hyacinths on which crops are grown - is making a comeback in the face of increased floods.

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