ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS / ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS & TOXINS
GLOBAL WARMING
GLOBAL WARMING, POLLUTION, PEAK OIL, & THE COAL CRISIS
NATURAL RESOURCES
By Christophe Fauchere
Life on planet Earth is at a crossroads, with multiple environmental crises bearing down upon us simultaneously: climate change, resource depletion, oil supply decline, ocean pollution, overpopulation, species extinction, and more. The Great Squeeze inventories and connects all of them, showing how short-sighted human behavior and decisions have resulted in a situation that threatens our lives and planet.
The film travels back in time to take us on a journey through history when past civilizations made the same mistakes -- growing too fast, depleting their natural resources and ultimately collapsing. The Anasazi society, the Mayan civilization and the Easter Island culture all provide graphic examples of peoples violating principles of sustainability and exceeding the carrying capacity of their environment. The veil of mystery surrounding the disappearance of these once-thriving cultures is peeled back to offer insights into our own modern social order seemingly bent on a similar path of self-destruction.
Instead of the usual band-aid approaches, The Great Squeeze challenges us to learn from history and transition towards a more sustainable economy that values our environment. By changing our levels of consumption, deploying new technologies, and reordering social priorities, we can still live well.
Reviews
"Recommended. Stitching together interviews and presentations from a distinguished roster of authors, experts, scholars, and scientists, this documentary looks at a wide range of complex issues, including climate change, population growth, species extinction, polluted oceans, and diminishing natural resources. Sure to help strengthen awareness of an escalating situation." - Video Librarian Magazine
"Highly recommended. The value and candor of this documentary cannot be understated. With a calm, credible delivery, this film challenges the world to use resources only at the rate at which those resources can be replenished. - Educational Media Reviews Online, Michael J. Coffta, Business Librarian, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
"The Great Squeeze is a remarkable film, visually evocative, intellectually stimulating, emotionally engaging. It brings our current crises to life at the same time highlighting a path to a better future. I highly recommend it." - Riane Eisler - Best-selling author
"The film provides a worthwhile summary of the key challenges and the links between them." - Carol Smith - United Nations University
Awards
Winner, Best Feature, Colorado Environmental Film Festival
Merit Award for Scientific Content, Montana Cine International Film Festival
Merit Award for Educational Value, Montana Cine International Film Festival
Winner, Best Long-Form Documentary, Festival de Cine Ecologico y de la Naturaleza de Canarias, Spain
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LK01920052
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DVD (With English, French, Spanish Subtitles)
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68 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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Narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, Climb Against the Odds is the story of a group of breast cancer survivors who embarked on an amazing expedition up Alaska's Mt. McKinley, determined to bring global awareness to the crisis of breast cancer. Their story is a testament of strength, camaraderie and determination in the face of grave challenges. Music by k.d. lang, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and others.
Review
"In 1998, an expedition of climbers set out to scale North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley. In addition to guides and film crew, there were seven female Princeton students and five older breast cancer survivors. This video recounts their arduous journey, drawing parallels between overcoming cancer and climbing mountains. With its great scenery and inspiring message, it would appeal to women of all ages. Recommended for public libraries." - Library Journal
Awards
Crystal Heart Award - Heartland Film Festival
Gracie Allen Award - American Women in Radio & Television
Winner: Grand Festival Doc Award - Berkeley Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary - ImageFest Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary - Green Extreme
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TF01920032
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60 minutes
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Grades 7 - Adult
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2008
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USD 85.00
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Finding the Words is a film following the stories of eight children in their struggle to recover from autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Autism, historically defined as a neurological condition that impairs communication and socialization skills in varying degrees of severity, is stealing away children in frightening numbers. An estimated 1 in 150 children are being diagnosed with this serious medical condition that the American Academy of Pediatrics now considers "epidemic".
In Finding the Words, we watch parents of children once considered hopeless describe the amazing journeys they've taken to bring their sons and daughters back - fighting the prevailing view of autism as a disorder that is "incurable and untreatable"; battling the effects of what they describe as a "complex, multifactorial illness". What is most important is that many thousands of them are winning this war. And children who could not speak, who could not make eye contact, who spinned and flapped and looked so utterly lost and unreachable, are now cogent and happy and communicable. And in a crowd of regular kids in a regular school, they look like every other kid - talking, playing - "indistinguishable from peers".
The film also captures the unfolding drama of scientific discovery as doctors, pushed along by relentless parents, search for answers. The synergy we see between these determined families and the doctors who have been called to lead this struggle to uncover better therapies for ASD is fascinating. We see a paradigm shift in the doctor/patient model, and a great example of how treatments can be discovered in the presence of urgent need.
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TK01920008
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60 minutes
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Grades 8 - Adult
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2007
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USD 100.00
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Burning the Future: Coal in America examines the explosive forces that have set in motion a groundswell of conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by an emerging coal-based US energy policy, local activists watch the nation praise coal without regard to the devastation caused by its extraction. Faced with toxic ground water, the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, and a government that appeases industry, our heroes demonstrate a strength of purpose and character in their improbable fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life.
Reviews
"This compelling and timely film burns through the 'clean coal' rhetoric of industry front groups, showing the harsh truth of the coal story." -Bruce Nilles, Director, National Coal Campaign, Sierra Club
"A powerful and stirring account of the cultural and ecological impacts of an industry on its last legs - a testimony from the front-lines of resistance to coal." -Rebecca Tarbotton, Global Campaign Director, Rainforest Action Network
"...This moving and disturbing story adds the human element to a sanitized political debate by telling the dirty truth about coal in America. -Pam Solo, Founder and President, Civil Society Institute
Note
Link TV 2008
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RW01920001
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89 minutes
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Grades 6 - Adult
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2008
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USD 130.00
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In clear and direct language, Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, one of the world's leading coral biologists, presents his scientific findings that document how C02 emissions are pushing the world's coral reefs to the brink of extinction.
Coral reefs are the largest living structures on earth, home to 25% of all marine species, and a primary source of food and income for over 500 million people. Coral reefs are a sensitive and vital indicator of the negative impact climate change is having on the world's oceans.
In the video, Prof. Hoegh-Guldberg shows how increased CO2 emissions have led to warming of the seas and ocean acidification, both of which have already caused the death of many coral reefs and may cause their mass extinction in the next few decades.
He warns that current efforts to curb C02 emissions are falling well short of what's needed to protect coral reefs. He concludes that we need to view the problem as a global one requiring rapid and decisive action by the world's leaders to greatly reduce carbon emissions.
His presentation is illustrated with stunning high definition footage from the collection of renowned underwater cinematographer David Hannan, as well as with Prof. Hoegh-Guldberg's own charts and graphs.
The presentation covers:
The Importance of Coral Reefs
Climate Change and Coral Bleaching
Ocean Acidification
How Much CO2 is Too Much For Coral Reefs?
Conclusion: What Do We Do About It?
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LR01920055
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28 minutes
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Grades 7 - Adult
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2010
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USD 49.00
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By Christophe Fauchere
Life on planet Earth is at a crossroads, with multiple environmental crises bearing down upon us simultaneously: climate change, resource depletion, oil supply decline, ocean pollution, overpopulation, species extinction, and more. The Great Squeeze inventories and connects all of them, showing how short-sighted human behavior and decisions have resulted in a situation that threatens our lives and planet.
The film travels back in time to take us on a journey through history when past civilizations made the same mistakes -- growing too fast, depleting their natural resources and ultimately collapsing. The Anasazi society, the Mayan civilization and the Easter Island culture all provide graphic examples of peoples violating principles of sustainability and exceeding the carrying capacity of their environment. The veil of mystery surrounding the disappearance of these once-thriving cultures is peeled back to offer insights into our own modern social order seemingly bent on a similar path of self-destruction.
Instead of the usual band-aid approaches, The Great Squeeze challenges us to learn from history and transition towards a more sustainable economy that values our environment. By changing our levels of consumption, deploying new technologies, and reordering social priorities, we can still live well.
Reviews
"Recommended. Stitching together interviews and presentations from a distinguished roster of authors, experts, scholars, and scientists, this documentary looks at a wide range of complex issues, including climate change, population growth, species extinction, polluted oceans, and diminishing natural resources. Sure to help strengthen awareness of an escalating situation." - Video Librarian Magazine
"Highly recommended. The value and candor of this documentary cannot be understated. With a calm, credible delivery, this film challenges the world to use resources only at the rate at which those resources can be replenished. - Educational Media Reviews Online, Michael J. Coffta, Business Librarian, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
"The Great Squeeze is a remarkable film, visually evocative, intellectually stimulating, emotionally engaging. It brings our current crises to life at the same time highlighting a path to a better future. I highly recommend it." - Riane Eisler - Best-selling author
"The film provides a worthwhile summary of the key challenges and the links between them." - Carol Smith - United Nations University
Awards
Winner, Best Feature, Colorado Environmental Film Festival
Merit Award for Scientific Content, Montana Cine International Film Festival
Merit Award for Educational Value, Montana Cine International Film Festival
Winner, Best Long-Form Documentary, Festival de Cine Ecologico y de la Naturaleza de Canarias, Spain
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LK01920052
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DVD (With English, French, Spanish Subtitles)
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68 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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USD 195.00
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Crude Impact is a powerful and timely story that explores the interconnection between human domination of the planet, and the discovery and use of oil. This documentary film exposes our global, deep-rooted dependency on fossil fuel energy and examines the future implications of peak oil - the point in time when the amount of petroleum available worldwide begins a steady, inexorable decline.
In 1956, M. King Hubbert, a geologist at Shell Research Labs, shocked the oil industry by predicting that United States oil production - the largest in the world at that time - would peak in the early 1970s, and then continuously and irreversibly diminish. His prediction was vilified and largely ignored - until it came true. In Crude Impact, modern experts predict how quickly global peak oil will become a reality and discuss its many serious implications for our way of life and our world. Impacts discussed range from the environmental to the cultural, examining how global oil dependency is impacting everything from human rights practices, world population, renewable energy technologies, political agendas, globalization, wildlife habitats, and of course global economy.
Journeying from the West African Delta region to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early Man to the unknown future, Crude Impact chronicles the collision of our insatiable appetite for oil with the rights and livelihoods of indigenous cultures, other species and the planet itself. With great depth and insight, the film highlights the underlying myths and beliefs that are propelling us toward what many experts believe will be a cataclysmic period for humanity.
A story filled with discovery, sorrow, outrage, humor, and ultimately hope, Crude Impact uncovers the complex entanglement of the fate of humankind with its fierce dependence on petroleum, while providing a vital inspiration for change.
Reviews
"It is impossible to see this film and not begin to rethink the way we live." -Lynne Twist, Pachamama Alliance
"Crude Impact is a terrific film. I have no hesitation in saying it is the best documentary I have seen on the subject and I would feel very happy about recommending it to anyone. Key I think is its accessibility to someone with no prior exposure to the story of oil." -Chris Vernon, TheOilDrum.com
"Young people absolutely need to know about this issue, and Crude Impact covers it from all angles. This is a film no educator should be without.' -David W. Smith, Science Teacher, Bay High School
"After watching so many films... I'm a tough audience and it is hard to find something new. This film was as comprehensive as it was compelling." -Adrienne Bramhall, Sierra Club Productions
"Crude Impact is a powerful and thought provoking exploration of the hold that oil has over the world." -TransitionCulture.org
Notes
Short Preview broadcast on Link TV - February 2007
Official Selection: International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA)
Nominee: Best Documentary, Best Environmental Film, Best Editing - Sacramento International Film Festival
Awards
Winner: Best Feature Documentary - Artivist Film Festival
Winner: Social Justice Award - Santa Barbara Film Festival
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HG01920004
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98 minutes
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Grades 7 - Adult
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2007
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USD 140.00
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Crude Impact is a powerful and timely story that explores the interconnection between human domination of the planet, and the discovery and use of oil. This documentary film exposes our global, deep-rooted dependency on fossil fuel energy and examines the future implications of peak oil - the point in time when the amount of petroleum available worldwide begins a steady, inexorable decline.
In 1956, M. King Hubbert, a geologist at Shell Research Labs, shocked the oil industry by predicting that United States oil production - the largest in the world at that time - would peak in the early 1970s, and then continuously and irreversibly diminish. His prediction was vilified and largely ignored - until it came true. In Crude Impact, modern experts predict how quickly global peak oil will become a reality and discuss its many serious implications for our way of life and our world. Impacts discussed range from the environmental to the cultural, examining how global oil dependency is impacting everything from human rights practices, world population, renewable energy technologies, political agendas, globalization, wildlife habitats, and of course global economy.
Journeying from the West African Delta region to the heart of the Amazon rainforest, from Washington to Shanghai, from early Man to the unknown future, Crude Impact chronicles the collision of our insatiable appetite for oil with the rights and livelihoods of indigenous cultures, other species and the planet itself. With great depth and insight, the film highlights the underlying myths and beliefs that are propelling us toward what many experts believe will be a cataclysmic period for humanity.
A story filled with discovery, sorrow, outrage, humor, and ultimately hope, Crude Impact uncovers the complex entanglement of the fate of humankind with its fierce dependence on petroleum, while providing a vital inspiration for change.
Reviews
"It is impossible to see this film and not begin to rethink the way we live." -Lynne Twist, Pachamama Alliance
"Crude Impact is a terrific film. I have no hesitation in saying it is the best documentary I have seen on the subject and I would feel very happy about recommending it to anyone. Key I think is its accessibility to someone with no prior exposure to the story of oil." -Chris Vernon, TheOilDrum.com
"Young people absolutely need to know about this issue, and Crude Impact covers it from all angles. This is a film no educator should be without.' -David W. Smith, Science Teacher, Bay High School
"After watching so many films... I'm a tough audience and it is hard to find something new. This film was as comprehensive as it was compelling." -Adrienne Bramhall, Sierra Club Productions
"Crude Impact is a powerful and thought provoking exploration of the hold that oil has over the world." -TransitionCulture.org
Notes
Short Preview broadcast on Link TV - February 2007
Official Selection: International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA)
Nominee: Best Documentary, Best Environmental Film, Best Editing - Sacramento International Film Festival
Awards
Winner: Best Feature Documentary - Artivist Film Festival
Winner: Social Justice Award - Santa Barbara Film Festival
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WN01920005
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31 minutes
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Grades 7 - Adult
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2007
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USD 65.00
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Narrated by Robert Redford, Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars follows the story of Texans fighting against the construction of 18 coal-fired power plants slated to be built in Eastern and Central Texas. This short film examines a microcosmic example of the modern struggle between the coal industry and the individuals who are standing up for the environment and people that it affects everyday.
The eye-opening story centers on the leadership of 17 Texas mayors and the unlikely partners who have come together to oppose the coal plants, setting a national example and changing public policy throughout the state. An asset to any classroom looking to understand the sociological and beuracratic elements to the coal struggle, Fighting Goliath sets out to impart a crucial and global message: It's not too late. We can stop the coal rush.
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WC01920007
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30 minutes
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Grades 6 - Adult
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2007
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USD 90.00
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Geothermal energy is the immense resource of natural heat that is ever-generating within the Earth's core. This reliable, omnipresent energy source produces clean, reliable energy to dozens of nations around the world. The use of geothermal energy, like that of other renewables, helps conserve depleted fossil fuels, promotes sustainable economies, and contributes to energy security by decreasing dependence on imported fuels.
This fast-moving program is broken into three distinct sections. Part One reviews the history of energy use, energy resources, and current environmental issues, as well as introduces renewable energy sources, emphasizing wind and solar. Part Two continues the discussion of clean renewables ¡V outlining the science, technology, and value of various uses of geothermal energy. Part Three discusses the history of government and utility energy source choices and explains how public policy in the United States affects development of renewable energy sources. Geothermal Energy concludes with questions that inspire reflection about personal and social responsibility, equipping viewers to make simple choices as energy consumers that benefit us all.
Review
"A fine overview of an alternative energy source; this is recommended." -Video Librarian
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ZG01920012
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DVD (With Study Guide)
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22 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2002
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USD 90.00
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By Mary-Lee Nolan
Global warming is affecting the severity of droughts in semi-arid and sub-humid regions such as Africa, Asia, and North America and causing these regions to now face a high risk of desertification. This program explains desertification as a process that changes the landscape and resource potential of semi-arid or sub-humid areas, transforming landscape so that it eventually approximates the barrenness of a true desert.
Emphasizing the near irreversibility of desertification and focusing on the kinds of land use practices that intensify this process, this film illustrates each specific stage in the desertification process. Clear and concise at every stage of its explanation, this program concludes with a discussion of the human consequences of desertification and cautions against short term technological "fixes" that lack foresight and understanding of desert ecology.
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TE01920013
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32 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2004
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USD 95.00
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By Geoff Holland
Hosted by Alexandra Paul from Baywatch and Melrose Place, this film not only presents the promise of a future featuring hydrogen as a mainstream energy source, it also shows us just how far we've already come in our movement towards a viable and sustainable hydrogen based economic infrastructure.
We visit hydrogen refueling stations around the world, tour entire buildings and individual homes powered by onsite hydrogen generators, see how zero-emission bus fleets are benefitting cities in the U.S., Japan and Europe, and examine giant leaps forward in hydrogen fuel cell technology. We explore how eight of the world's leading car manufacturers are planning a transition to hydrogen fueled vehicles on a giant scale and are drawing from NASA's decades of experience with this safe and clean fuel.
The specific process of deriving energy from hydrogen is outlined and comparisons in safety and efficiency are drawn between hydrogen and gasoline as onboard fuel sources. This piece is thorough, informative and inspiring.
Review
"Clear and Crisp¡KA timely mixture of zeal and hope." -School Library Journal
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TF01920037
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DVD (With Study Guide)
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27 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2002
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USD 120.00
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RENEWABLE ENERGY CURRICULUM FOR THE CONTEMPORARY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
A terrific introduction to the concepts and benefits of renewable energy, The Infinite clearly illustrates the emerging technologies of wind, solar and hydrogen. While stunning aerial photography of wind turbines captures the imagination of students, engaging diagrams demonstrate the fundamental science behind these technologies.
The Infinite clearly explains what renewable is, why it is important, why it benefits us now, and how this promise will grow in the future. Students are shown the value of renewable energy sources through illustrations of the benefits of developing power systems that are pollution-free. This engaging film encourages students to envision a world with energy sources that are secure, abundant and infinite.
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JC01920014
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12 minutes
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Grades 7-12
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2005
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USD 80.00
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Did you know that by recycling a single aluminum can we conserve enough energy to power a regular TV for a whole hour? Did you know that if every home in America used just one energy efficient light bulb that we would instantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1 trillion pounds per year?
Kilowatt Ours is an inspirational and enlivening film that demonstrates how easy it is to conserve energy that is produced from traditional sources as well as the many ways the average consumer can easily become part of the renewable energy revolution. The film reveals the connection between personal choices and energy use and introduces us to individuals, businesses, schools and universities who have cut their energy use in half by taking simple steps that benefit the consumer, the environment and the economy. We are given tours of super-efficient homes, office buildings and entire schools that have changed the future of America by employing the concepts of day-lighting, geothermal heating and cooling, solar and wind power, and the purchase of blocks of green energy from local utilities.
Reviews
"Offers an optimistic message that details what changes can be made now to avoid continued reliance on coal and nuclear power. . . An appealingly quirky and moving film. . . Will generate discussion.- School Library Journal
"Critic's Pick"- Nashville Scene Magazine
"One of the most important yet under-reported stories of our generation." - Dave Pelton, Clean Cities Director
"This video rekindles my desire to reduce our energy use even further and help preserve our earth's precious natural resources."- Editor, Skipping Stones Magazine
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BG01920015
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35 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2004
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USD 95.00
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Is the oil beginning to run out? Shot over four years in 13 countries this film uncovers the myths surrounding the future of world oil supplies. The producers lift the lid on the 'Peak Oil' theory ¡V whether oil production is about to fall. They travel to the Middle East to find out how much oil is actually there, exposing evidence that the oil producers may be exaggerating by up to 50%. We meet the men who believe that oil prices are about to bankrupt all of us and their evidence is terrifying: there's barely any oil left to find. We look back to the 70's, when we were first warned about this problem and we examine what can be done to prevent a global economic catastrophe. Can we escape our addiction to oil? Are we just going to deny the problem until it kills us?
But is it really that bad? We meet the powerful men who tell us there is no problem because technology can save us. Travelling from the North Sea to Pennsylvania to Brazil we examine these optimistic views. Are they valid or just wishful thinking? Why isn't this issue talked about more and why aren't we doing anything about it? What about the electric car or other forms of fuel? We examine the alternatives and whether we have a way out of the mess we are in. PetroApocalypse Now? is a clarion call to address our dependency on petroleum before we are left with an energy emergency of catastrophic proportions.
Reviews
"Balanced and very informative. It's quite remarkable!" - Dr Robert Hirsch, US Energy Department consultant
"Great, poignant documentary." - Michael Maser, Blue Energy International
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YB01920041
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48 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2008
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USD 109.00
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Can America truly achieve energy independence?
Power Paths is an inspiring documentary about how Native American communities are creating new ways to produce clean power as the Tribes attempt to restore lands devastated from the impacts of coal mining.
Working together, Hopi, Navajo and environmental organizations force the closure of a major polluting coal plant in Nevada. Many Tribes are now taking the lead by constructing large wind turbine projects on their own lands. What we find is that their traditional values toward conservation and the earth are also solutions for the rest of America's energy dilemma.
Review
"Power Paths is a powerful and revealing documentary that addresses balance between conservation and preservation at a level that affects Native Americans¡K but has larger reaching implications on us all. It is a must see." -Ed Foreman, Programming Director, Trail Dance Film Festival
Notes
Nominated Best Documentary - American Indian Film Festival
Official Selection - Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Official Selection - Sonoma Environmental Festival
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ZS01920042
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56 minutes
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Grades 9 - Adult
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2008
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USD 129.00
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Hosted and narrated by Cameron Diaz, this exciting four-part program circles the globe, exploring the remarkable ways that energy touches our daily lives. Cleverly weaving together the lives of astronauts in the Space Station, villagers in the Amazon, and an actress in Hollywood, the film examines vital energy issues and suggests ways that students can create a sustainable future.
In Connections, viewers discover how energy links us as a global community. Cradle to Cradle profiles architect William McDonough, a Time magazine "Hero of the Planet," and his innovative green building designs. Energy Path answers the question, "When I turn on the light in my room, where does the electricity come from and how does it reach me?" Be the Difference encourages personal action steps such as requesting renewable energy from utilities, driving hybrid cars, and buying energy-efficient appliances.
Power Shift serves as a terrific thought-starter and discussion tool for sparking a conversation around energy, sustainability, and technology.
Reviews
"Inspiring . . .this program provides a vital message about why new technology merits our attention and commitment."- School Library Journal
"Wow! This film is quite simply the most powerful educational piece I've ever seen on renewable energy. Hands down."- Greg Watson, Vice President, Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
"Beautifully illustrates the role of energy in our world. It offers easy, practical steps each of us can take to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. The results will be greater security, a prosperous economy, and a vibrant natural world."- Scott Cronk, President, Energy Matters
"Great! Power Shift provides a critical resource for students, teachers, parents, and anyone else interested in learning about clean energy solutions. It takes us on a journey around the globe to villages electrified by the sun, buses powered by fuel cells, and homes connected to large wind farms. This program could not be more timely as we shift from a fossil-fuel past to a clean-energy future."- Ron Pernick, Co-Founder, Clean Edge
"Makes a compelling case for why industrial societies and developing nations should accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Cameron Diaz is excellent as the host and narrator. Very current."
- Eric Havel, Director of Education, Chabot Space & Science Center
"High production values and many core concepts that illuminate the issues of energy and sustainability. Power Shift would certainly hold the attention of my teenage daughter." - Rob SanGeorge, Vice President, World Resources Institute
"Power Shift gives us the essential steps that we must take to accelerate this transition to an economy that is based on renewable energy. It is clear that a cleaner environment and job growth can both be achieved by better design engineering." - Peter Meisen, President, Global Energy Network Institute
Awards
CINE Golden Eagle
Two Gold Medals, Omni Awards
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PD01920023
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DVD
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26 minutes
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Grades 7 - Adult
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2003
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USD 90.00
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A powerful message of optimism, Velocity travels from the U.S. to Europe exploring clean energy production and the increasing economic advantages of wind power. Illustrating how sustainable economic development must include the protection of our fragile natural and human resources, this film shows us how wind energy has not only reduced the impact of pollution from burning fossil fuels, but has also created billions of dollars in economic development across the Northern Hemisphere.
Also including segments on 100% Wind-Powered Beer at New Belgium Brewery, green building, hyper-efficient cars and a potential hydrogen economy, this film further examines how sustainability benefits us now, and how this benefit promises to grow exponentially in the future. Pairing insightful interviews with stunning 16mm film footage of aerial landscapes and giant wind turbines,
Velocity forges a passage into our sustainable future, and provides us with the promise we all need to step out in action and take part in the clean energy revolution.
Reviews
"Powerful¡Kencourages people to become aware, take action, and be part of the clean energy future."- School Library Journal
"Although Americans comprise only 5% of the world's population, they consume over 1/3 of its electricity. Given the depletion of fossil fuels, global population growth, and increased environmental deterioration, the time is well overdue for the U.S. to begun implementing sustainable energy.
Michelle Voss's Velocity offers a serious but hopeful look at how this might be accomplished, introducing viewers to terms such as "natural capitalism" and "economic externality," ideas that link the heatlth of the planet and its people to the profits businesses seek.
Pointing out that true costs reach far beyond money (including quality of life and even international relations and conflicts), the program serves up real-life examples of succesful and profitable business models, from lucrative West Texas "wind ranches" to a beer brewery that uses all alternative (non fossil-fuel) energy sources. Boasting Excellent cinematography, editing and graphics, this timely wake-up call is recommended. "- Video Librarian
"Velocity picks up where environmental films left off thirty years ago, thoroughly illustrating the benefits of alternative energy sources for our economy and for our environment. This is first-rate filmmaking with elegant cinematography and a compelling story. Velocity is indispensable for educators who want to introduce concepts of sustainability and new ways of looking at the world."- Marshall Frech, Director, Texas Environmental Center
Notes
Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
EarthVision 2004
Earth Day Sonoma 2004
Siskiyou International Film Festival 2005
Mill Valley Environmental Film Festival 2005
Award
First Place, Alternative Energy, EarthVision 2004
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2004
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USD 110.00
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Featuring world renowned scientist Dr. Charles Keeling, The Venus Theory is an invaluable tool for clearly explaining the science behind global warming. Exploring the possibility of the Earth's temperature one day equaling the temperature on the planet Venus, this film interviews leading scientists from around the world who clearly explain the science behind climate change. Also outlined are projections of our atmosphere's warming in the coming century, and what consequences this holds for our planet, various species, and mankind.
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Toronto Planet In Focus International Documentary Festival
21st International TV Science Programme Festival, Paris, France, September 2004
FICMA International Film Festival, Barcelona, Spain, June 2004
Monte Carlo International TV Festival, Monte Carlo, France, March 2004
Finish TV1 National Broadcast, Helsinki, Finland, February 2004
Award
Special Jury Award for Best Documentary, 21st International TV Science Programme Festival, Paris, France, September 2004
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ED01920028
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52 minutes
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2004
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USD 150.00
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Wind power is currently a 5 billion dollar global industry and is growing at the rate of 40% per year. As the new millennium begins with wind energy emerging as a viable alternative to power supplied by coal and oil, America is faced with the choice to embrace new energy technologies like offshore wind, or to continue our dependency on fossil fuels.
For Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the first community in America faced with the prospect of living next door to an offshore wind facility, making this decision has proven to be a challenging and fervently contested endeavor.
Reviews
"Does an outstanding job of analyzing the various concerns of the opposing factions. All sides are treated fairly and there is no indication of bias. An effective addition to a lesson on alternative energy. . . Stimulates discussion and debate on how best to meet our future energy needs."- School Library Journal
"An informative look at a timely environmental topic, this is recommended."-Video Librarian
"Wind Over Water is an excellent teaching tool, aptly framing the offshore wind debate for further discussion."-Dorothy Bisbee, Professor of Law, Southern New England School of Law
"Wind Over Water is a remarkable film that achieves the very difficult goal of providing an objective, informative and entertaining account of one of the most controversial environmental projects in the United States. It has tremendous value as a teaching tool around environmental and public policy issues."-Greg Watson, Vice President, Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
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VN01920029
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32 minutes
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2004
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With Sharon Smith
Forces of Nature profiles the inspirational grassroots work of six young people recognized with the nation's top environmental prize for youth, the Brower Youth Awards, for their leadership in tackling critical environmental issues.
Marisol Becerra, 18, educates her community about the dangers of living near dirty coal-fired power plants, while training youth in community organizing skills.
Ivan Stiefel, 22, spearheads the creation of an alternative spring break for university students to oppose coal industry abuses in Appalachia.
Jessie-Ruth Corkins, 17, leads a group of 200 students representing 26 high schools in advocating for a transition to biomass heating in Vermont.
Timothy DenHerder-Thomas, 21, launches a company that focuses on energy efficiency projects led by community members.
Kari Fulton, 22, supports and trains hundreds of young people at more than 50 universities to become climate champions.
Phebe Meyers, 18, launches a non-profit to create a migratory corridor in the Costa Rican rainforest, restoring it with native trees.
Forces of Nature is a beautiful examination of service work. Teachers who promote service learning and community engagement will find this an inspirational tool with their classes. The awardees are charismatic young heroes for planet Earth, whose stories, struggles, and victories inspire people of all ages.
Reviews
"We need to know that our youth is interested in charting another path that does not equal wholesale liquidation of the natural world. The Brower Youth Awards offer us the best opportunity to find and celebrate those young individuals." - Ed Begley, Jr., actor and environmental activist
"David Brower was one of my great heroes, and the winners of the Youth Award named in his honor are his real heirs. I've known many--and they're changing the world." - Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, and educator, Middlebury College
"Our middle school students were inspired by the Brower Youth Awards, where everyday heroes working for social justice and environmental sustainability are honored." - Kathryn Lee, teacher, Prospect Sierra School (K-8)
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VV01920050
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25 minutes
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2009
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USD 89.00
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