Kashmir – Skiing in a Conflict Zone
101 East meets the men and women transforming the pristine ski slopes of Indian-administered Kashmir into the ultimate ski destination.
Nestled against the backdrop of one of the world’s most notorious conflict zones are the pristine snow-capped peaks of Gulmarg. Despite being a few kilometres from the Line of Control dividing India and Pakistan, it has long attracted adventure-seeking skiers from the West.
Now it has become a winter escape for Kashmiris too, a respite from the tension they live with every day.
Fault Lines reports from Honduras on how extreme weather is upending livelihoods and forcing people to leave their homes. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of Hondurans have made the dangerous trip north to the United States, hoping to escape poverty and violence. But as the country endures repeated droughts, hurricanes and floods, people are also fleeing the effects of climate change.
Legendary Scottish indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian give a bright rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" and their own "Song for Sunshine" at TED's Countdown Summit, a global gathering aimed at accelerating solutions to the climate crisis.
As part of TED Countdown, TED's global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth performs a cover of Stevie Wonder's "You and I."
Guitarist and vocalist Dave Matthews delivers an acoustic performance of "Dive In" as part of TED's Countdown Global Livestream on October 30, 2021.
Los Angeles has been plagued with gang violence for decades, and has even been called the “gang capital of America". But they’re not just on the streets. Reports and lawsuits allege that there are deputy "gangs" within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Fault Lines investigates.
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