Backlight

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Tegenlicht

First Air Date

September 8, 2002

Last Air Date

December 1, 2024

Seasons

24

Episodes

593

Language

Dutch

Production Companies

VPRO

Networks

VPRO

De strijd om de diepzee
S24E02

De strijd om de diepzee

At the bottom of the deep sea, large quantities of cobalt, nickel and copper are apparently there for the taking. We are in the crucial phase of the energy transition and are at the beginning of a geopolitical race to mine these raw materials for our batteries. A devilish dilemma, because with it we inevitably cause damage to the bottom of the deep sea. A look at the companies in this emerging industry, a deep-sea biologist and actions by environmental organizations.

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