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BURNING THE FUTURE: Coal in America
Examines the explosive conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by emerging clean coal energy policies, local activists watch a world blind to the devastation caused by coal's extraction. Faced with toxic ground water and the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, our heroes launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life. |
557 |
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Catching the Sun:The Physics of Solar Energy
Two forms of energy that we use every day are electrical energy and heat. During the 20th century we came to rely on fossil fuels as the ultimate source of these energy forms but now, energy from renewable sources is becoming more commonly used. This program investigates the three main ways in which we currently use solar energy to power our homes. |
734 |
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Crude Impact
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. |
609 |
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Crude Impact (30 minute version)
Crude Impact (30 minute version) 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. |
610 |
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CURIOSITY QUEST GOES GREEN: Covanta Energy
Join Joel as he learns how Covanta Energy controls burning trash to help power the cities in the county. |
715 |
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Energy Conservation
Renewable energy offers a long term solution to the problems caused by our use of fossil fuels, but if we want to make an immediate impact, the best place to start is energy conservation. This DVD takes the audience on a tour of an energy efficient house to show how the average home can cut energy use. |
604 |
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Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars
Follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air. The film introduces the unlikely partners-mayors, ranchers, CEOs, community groups, legislators, lawyers, and citizens-that have come together to oppose the construction of 19 conventional coal-fired power plants that were slated to be built in Eastern and Central Texas and that were being fast-tracked by the Governor. Narrated by Robert Redford. |
654 |
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French Fries to Go
'French Fries' is the story about a guy, his truck and a bunch of used vegetable oil. This funny and inspiring piece follows Charris Ford, 'The Granola Ayatollah of Canola' as he makes the rounds in his veggie fuel powered rig. This film is very timely and unlike many environmental films, really makes you laugh. With Daryl Hannah, Dennis Weaver and internationally renowned physician Doctor Andrew Wiel. |
74 |
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Future Fuels 1
Future Fuels is the ultimate guide to alternative energy for consumers. The program features real peoples experiences with BioDiesel, Solar Power, Hybrid & Electric Cars, Wind Generators and Ethanol. Learn how to Say No to Foreign Oil, Save Money at Home and at the Pump and Reduce your Carbon Footprint. |
644 |
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GARBAGE! The Revolution Starts at Home
With his first son just born, filmmaker Andrew Nisker is very concerned with the state of our planet. As the average household level of consumption rises, so does the astronomical amount of waste we collectively create. Are we turning the earth into one giant garbage can? Determined to understand the damage we are doing, Nisker enlists the average urban family, the McDonalds, to keep every scrap of garbage that they produce for three months in their increasingly smelly garage. From organic waste to dirty diapers, from plastic bottles to Christmas wrapping, the McDonald's discover that for every action there is a reaction that affects them and the entire planet. |
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