Manatees and Power Plants
After two years of rehabilitation, Burkey the manatee is released back into the wild, but not without a twist. Nestled beneath the smokestacks of a power plant, this sanctuary represents an unlikely alliance between environmentalists and energy companies. While the deal may have saved manatees from extinction, it raises questions about their dependency on fossil fuels in this surreal blend of nature and industry.In this clip
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