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"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...

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Corporate Author:	1 Earth Productions
Other Authors:	Rosebraugh, Craig (Director, Producer, Screenwriter), Gambuti, Patrick, Jr (Screenwriter), Chilvers, Jeremy, 1974- (Producer), Yarovskaya, Marianna, 1971- (Producer)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	©2013
Subjects:	Climatic changes > Political aspects > United States. Citizens United Foundation. Koch Industries > Political activity. Exxon Mobil Corporation > Political activity. Climatic changes in mass media. Climatic changes > Political aspects. Business and politics > United States. Climate change mitigation > Citizen participation. United States > Politics and government > 2001-2009. United States > Politics and government > 2009-2017. United States > Environmental conditions. Documentary films. Nonfiction films.

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Summary:	"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. 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.
Item Description:	Originally produced as a documentary film in 2012. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD-R.
Awards:	Winner, Feature documentary, Burbank Film Festival 2012; winner, Ecofilm award, Boston Film Festival 2012; official selection, UNAFF (United Nations Film Festival) 2012, Costa Rica Documentary Film Festival 2012, and Bahamas International Film Festival 2012.
Production Credits:	Editor, Patrick Gambuti, Jr.; director of photography, Carl Bartels; music, Michael Brook; design director, Nol Honig; executive producer, Daryl Hannah; sound editor, Deborah Wallach.