True facts about global warming in videos.
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The different views on global warming are all based on facts. If that is so, why are there so many conflicting claims? Because of 2 reasons: (1) like what we discussed in our global warming is fake! article, our scientists were like the blind men of Hindustan groping an elephant, each with his own interpretation of what the creature was depending on the part he was holding and (2) people tend to twist facts to serve their purpose.
That’s why, as the ones that will be duped if global warming is a scam or suffer if it’s not, we should not swallow global warming movies hook, line, and sinker. Take the global warming movie An Inconvenient Truth, critics didn’t exactly took it sitting down. The movie was supposedly for the good of humanity, right?
In all honesty, Al Gore + Documentary are not exactly the perfect ingredients for a blockbuster and I found the video doc a total snore. 
But it was a box office hit and it got 4 stars from over a thousand viewers at Amazon, not bad. To round off our view of global warming and make sure we see the elephant for what it really is, here’s a few other global warming movies I’m waiting to rent at our local DVD shop. They are all available at Amazon right now.
1. The Great Global Warming Swindle
Dubbed as the anti inconvenient-truth, The Great Global Warming Swindle
2. Global Warming or Global Governance?
I may be a bit paranoid but I always get the feeling that either big brother or big business or, simply, big jerk-o is always behind propaganda-type materials. The movie Global Warming or Global Governance? (DVD)
Is there an agenda that motivates supporters of catastrophic man-made global warming? Are the leaders and advocates really a benevolent confederation of concerned scientists and citizens who simply desire to protect the environment and care for the poor? Or are they being used by others who have a political goal in mind?
In this eye opening documentary, Global Warming or Global Governance (DVD) you will not only hear from leading scientist and climatologist who refute the current crop of alarmists cries; but also congressman, economist, newscasters and sociologist who believe that something more sinister is involved.
What is the objective of global warming alarmist? They want the United States to give up her sovereignty and her rights surrendering them to the socialistic mandates of the United Nations. A global problem, so the Kyoto protocol proclaims, requires a global solution. This new non-elected governing body would place global institutions, which are not accountable to the American people, in control of even the smallest aspect of the U.S. and World economies; controlling how much fuel is sent to a region and doling out citations for violators.
Every American, every citizen of the world, needs to hear the other side of the global warming story.
3. National Geographic: Six Degrees Could Change the World
4. Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
Touted as the An Inconvenient Truth
Here’s the full product description from Amazon:
Environmental documentary 11th HOUR resides at the polar opposite of escapist summer fare its mission to firmly confront viewers about the indelible human footprint that humans have left on this planet and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse. Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and ably directed by Nadia Conners and Leila Conners Peterson the documentary doesn’t get much fancier than talking heads news footage and the occasional animated illustration but its message is potent and delivered effectively.
The first hour of the film is essentially a horror story recounting the myriad sins perpetrated against the environment (pollution deforestation over-mining resources) the reasons behind it (corporate greed faulty public policy bad leadership ignorance) and what it means for the human race. Thankfully the last third of the movie tilts the mood upward with a spirited discussion of solutions offered by a crack team of scientists designers and thinkers.
Stirring visions of alternate energy sources diversified transportation enlightened governmental agendas sustainable homes and cities and most importantly more conscious consumer choices leave viewers with the palpable feeling that change is both necessary and possible. If the “eleventh hour” for our planet is drawing near this admirable film points confidently towards a new dawn.
Five global warming movies, that should be enough to turn-up the heat this summer.
Other posts you’ll want to read:
- 10 Global warming books in my wish list.
- Global warming is fake!
- What is the Science of Global Warming?
- Earth day for children.
- Global Warming 5 Facts
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April 14th, 2008 at 5:52 am
The Six Degrees was very well done. It is presented in an “if the temperature increases by 1 degree, then …” format.
Global warming is real, no matter the cause. Thanks for the post.
April 16th, 2008 at 4:19 am
I have not seen any of these…but a very big part of me thinks global warming is all a big conspiracy theory, lol. Al Gore is definately not the spokesperson for global warming with his private jet, $12,000 electric bill and whatever else he is doing, lol.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
We did watch “An Inconvenient Truth” and the information was interesting. What we did notice is that the trends in weather over the thousands of years are cyclical. I do feel that we are in many ways harming the earth and it’s population which is evident in the rise of allergies, immune disorders, deformities and diseases. There is no harm in trying to live green, but it gets tiring being beaten down every time we turn around. And then again, who is benefiting financially from all the “green” products out there?
April 17th, 2008 at 4:03 am
If you have a real interest in sustaining the environment, be sure to check out http://www.SustainableLivingRoadshow.org. This nationwide mobile tour travels from community to community and educates school age kids and college students as well as everyday citizens how to create sustainability in their everyday environments. Further if you are part of a corporation that is looking to reduce your carbon footprint, the SLR is looking for partners in their travels.
April 17th, 2008 at 4:22 am
I honestly do not know what to think of the whole global warming debate. I am on both sides, I do believe that we are damaging our earth, but I do not think it is as big as people tout it. We do need to watch what we do and change our ways so not to damage the earth. But we also need to chill out and not get all up in arms over whether global warming is bad.
April 18th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Thanks for the recommendations! I LOVE Planet Earth, by the way.
April 20th, 2008 at 2:38 am
I appreciate that you listed movies on both sides of the global warming issue. I’m not sure anyone has the whole truth. However, despite what one believes about global warming, taking care of where you live makes sense. If you use more than you put into something… it will run out someday. If we all minimize our personal impact on the world around us, the world will be a better place.
April 20th, 2008 at 10:08 am
I’m inclined to believe that there is something nastier behind the global warming issue. I heard that here in Australia, the old Liberal Howard government didn’t want to accept the Kyoto protocol because it had human rights issues in it.
The new Labour government was elected because people were fed up with the Howard government not taking action on issues like “Climate change.”
April 20th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
@CybeCelt
Thanks. Yes, indeed, we’re trying to drive home that global warming is happening and we shouldn’t be squabbling who’s causing it but what we can do, if it can be stopped, or how are we going to survive it.
@Chelle
That’s why we have to look for the facts ourselves and make our own decisions. Al Gore was definitely a bad choice, smacks of politics to me too.
@Sharon
Got your point. Everybody is jumping into the environmental bandwagon to make loads of “green.”
And if we look to our past, it was very warm during the age of dinosaurs, then there was the Great Dying. So if we are going into another warm cycle, I’m thinking if we can survive as a species…
@ Kris
Thanks for the link. Will check it out. Might do a post to highlight their activities too. I love it when kids are involved because they are our future.
@ Lenard
Well, we need to do something and be cool about it. Personally, I’m not into the placard-bearing and slogan-shouting stuff either. I’m more into quietly planting trees and enjoying nature.
@ Erica
Thanks. We should love our planet. It’s our only home, until, they find another similar planet, at least.
@AvidReader
I’m not so sure myself and I’ve been working in the environment field for 15 years. So I think the best thing to do to educate anybody is to lay all the cards on the table and let people make informed decisions.
@ Jyan
Yep, Australia jumped shipped and left the U.S. all alone by agreeing to the Kyoto Protocol in Bali.
Thank you all, really appreciate your comments.
April 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Global warming is horrible.. here in Philippines, very hot during night time..
April 29th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Yep, can feel it. Warmest weather we had.