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Includes interviews with scientists, journalists, political figures, lawyers, and community activists on climate change and challenges to its significance, as well as archival footage of political hearings, media coverage, and international meetings on the issue. Footage of climate-related disasters and interviews with people impacted by them include the 2012 Colorado Springs wildfires; drought in Kansas farmland; coastal erosion in Kivalina, Alaska; and flooding on Tuvalu. There are also images of a dust cloud in Phoenix, Arizona; damage from hurricanes Katrina, Irene, and Sandy; and glacial melting in Greenland. "Investigates the reason behind stalled efforts to tackle climate change despite consensus in the scientific community that it is not only a reality but also a growing problem placing us on the brink of disaster. The film details the people and organizations casting doubt on climate science and claims that greenhouse gases are not affected by human behavior. From the Koch Brothers to ExxonMobil, to oil industry front groups, to prominent politicians and justices ..."--From 1 Earth Productions Web site, 11 September 2013.

Book details

Year
2013
Language
English
Publisher
1 Earth Productions
Editions
1
Pages
89
ISBN
9781939517159

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