The unprecedented bushfire crisis that struck Australia during the 2019-2020 summer sparked numerous controversies and its abnormality revealed underlying major issues with bush management and Australia’s part in contributing to global warming.
The nation-wide disaster inflamed by years of drought, drier fuel, unusually high temperatures and severe winds, was the worst in world history.
Inferno Without Borders asks whether hazard prevention methods could have been implemented to reduce the severity of the natural disasters.
Could it have been beneficial to reintroduce traditional fire management techniques stemming from Aboriginal cultures? By adopting these practices, could future generations look forward to an Australia of regenerated wildlife and healthy landscapes?
Experts in politics, ecology, and land management stress the importance of adjusting to the new reality of extreme weather conditions and most importantly adopting methods to reduce global warming.
Can our past save our future?
Karla Grant Presents is a selection of half-hour documentaries hosted by prolific journalist and TV personality Karla Grant. Karla introduces the films and documentaries, delving into each, offering her personal insights, and contextualising each story for the audience.
