Eating Up Easter
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See how climate change and a booming tourism trade threaten the fragile economy of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, and meet the local artists, ecologists and developers balancing their strong cultural heritage with modern-day challenges.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 2117

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Tue, Nov 26 1:00 P.M. Scenes from the Glittering World     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Dec 17 4:00 P.M. Sister Una Lived A Good Death     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 25 8:30 P.M. Mama Bears     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 26 1:30 A.M. Mama Bears     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 26 9:30 A.M. Mama Bears     NH World (11.3)
Fri, Dec 27 9:00 P.M. Three Chaplains     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 28 2:00 A.M. Three Chaplains     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 28 10:00 A.M. Three Chaplains     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 28 12:00 P.M. Mama Bears     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Dec 28 4:00 P.M. Three Chaplains     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 31 1:30 P.M. Move Me     NH Explore (11.2)


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