Butterfly Effect (2016)
S2E2 Aral, a sea for cotton
Episode Overview
Title: Aral, a Sea for Cotton Plot: In the 1950s, the Soviet Union implemented collective systems for agricultural and industrial growth. While certain initiatives thrived, the extensive cotton farming near the Aral Sea turned into a devastating environmental crisis. The push for increased cotton production has led to dire consequences for the region, drastically affecting the ecosystem and the livelihoods of those who depend on it.