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This is the first of two programmes filmed in metropolitan Toronto and taken together they attempt to show that major metropolitan areas may be viewed as complex human ecosystems. D2O4/5 begins by ...looking at the urban fabric of Toronto and how this is a manifestation of its positive functions in terms of human activity. Employment opportunities are considered, whilst against the visual background of Ontario Place and the Canadian National Exhibition site, the social benefits of urban life as exemplified by entertainment and recreational opportunities are explored. Water and air pollution are discussed in relation to metropolitan Toronto and the programme concludes with a visit to the Vehicle Emissions Testing Centre of the Ministry of the Environment, where stringent monitoring of vehicle exhaust fumes greatly assist Toronto's fight against air pollution.
This is the first of two programmes filmed in metropolitan Toronto and taken together they attempt to show that major metropolitan areas may be viewed as complex human ecosystems. D2O4/5 begins by ...looking at the urban fabric of Toronto and how this is a manifestation of its positive functions in terms of human activity. Employment opportunities are considered, whilst against the visual background of Ontario Place and the Canadian National Exhibition site, the social benefits of urban life as exemplified by entertainment and recreational opportunities are explored. Water and air pollution are discussed in relation to metropolitan Toronto and the programme concludes with a visit to the Vehicle Emissions Testing Centre of the Ministry of the Environment, where stringent monitoring of vehicle exhaust fumes greatly assist Toronto's fight against air pollution.
| Module code and title: | D204, Fundamentals of human geography |
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| Item code: | D204; 05 |
| First transmission date: | 29-04-1977 |
| Published: | 1977 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:35 |
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| Producer: | Graham Turner |
| Contributors: | Tiny Bennet; John Blunden; George Kerr; Peter Whelan; Keith Heidorn; Doug Harper; Sid Newdick |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Ecosystems; Geography; Pollution; Toronto; Urban life |
| Footage description: | John Blunden introduces the programme from Toronto: Skyscrapers, highways, people in the streets and The National Exhibition. People at play. Views of Lake Ontario. Stills showing pollution in the Lake. Tiny Bennett, a journalist, describes the lake as it used to be when badly polluted. Views of Lake Ontario. George Kerr, Ontario Minister for the Environment, describes how constant testing may reveal new pollutants in the water. In Toronto, Peter Whelan, a journalist, argues that pollution is more subtle and difficult to trace nowadays. Natural processes regroup small levels of dangerous chemicals, which then become a serious threat. Both the USA and Canada are responsible for the level of pollution. Views of Industrial Toronto. Keith Heidorn, air pollution index spokesman, describes how air pollution moves into Toronto from the USA. Graphics showing major causes of pollution. Keith Heidorn explains how the air pollution index is operated, and the powers his department have to shut down offending industries. Graphics showing levels of pollution as measured by the index and major causes of pollution. Toronto factories. Keith Heidorn explains the problem of secondary pollutants created by photochemical reactions. Plants in research station. Doug Harper, Ministry of Environment Phytotoxicology section spokesman, talks about damage done to plants by pollutants. Cars on freeways. Charts showing degree of pollution caused by motor cars. Tests being carried out on car exhaust system. Sid Newdick, car tester describes how pollution levels have dropped since 1968. Toronto buildings and cars. Titles and credits. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/72479 |
| Production number: | 00525_2320 |
| Videofinder number: | 5 |
| Available to public: | no |
