Science: Environmental Science
The Science of Pollution Examining petroleum products, greenhouse gases, algae, litter, pet waste, fertilizer, and other materials, this program shows how pollution affects the air, water, and land in the form of gases, liquids, and solids. (33 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o $129.95 QGR41107 • DVD / VOD
The Tasmanian Chain Saw Massacre: Ancient Forests in Peril Depicting environmental activism against Gunns Limited, a corporate giant in the wood products industry, this program documents an ongoing fight to save the shrinking forests of Tasmania. (50 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C o $169.95 QGR41404 • DVD / VOD
Polar Bear Fever:
An Endangered Species Turns Ad Icon As the polar bear’s frozen habitat melts away, the iconic white animal has become the standard bearer of the environmental movement. This program explores the polar bear’s global appeal as a brand through the work of photographer Norbert Rosing, filmmaker Sarah Robertson, wildlife biologist Andrew Derocher, and a host of others. An intriguing resource for both marketing and environmental science courses. Original CBC broadcast title: Polar Bear Fever. (44 minutes) © 2008 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o $169.95 QGR40076 • DVD / VOD
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One Night in Bhopal The world knows too little about what happened in the Indian city of Bhopal on December 3, 1984. This program provides a chilling reconstruction of the Union Carbide methyl isocyanate disaster and details its horrific and protracted consequences. It also inquires into the disturbing failure of corporate and government authorities to provide public disclo- sure or adequately compensate victims. A BBCW Production. (60 minutes) © 2004 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o
Highly recommended by Educational Media Reviews Online. $149.95 QGR34615 • DVD / VOD
Battle of the Bag: Deconstructing a Consumer Culture Icon They take centuries to biodegrade and have sparked worldwide debate. This film examines the controversy over plastic bags, from their devastating environ- mental impact to their ubiquity in consumer culture. (44 minutes) © 2008 Preview Clip Online C ‡
Recommended by School Library Journal. $169.95 QGR39585 • DVD / VOD
Paradise Lost
Produced prior to the completion of Brazil’s Porto Primavera dam and the creation of its reservoir, this program focuses on the incipient danger to animal species. (28 minutes) © 2000 Preview Clip Online ‡ o $129.95 QGR40809 • DVD / VOD
Meltdown
Who will control the Arctic’s future—if it even has one? Narrated by David Suzuki, a well-known Canadian scientist and activist, this three-part series documents the drastic changes taking place in one of the planet’s most sensitive ecosystems. Dr. Suzuki offers an urgent and eye-opening look at the growing battle between environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and nations vying for Arctic supremacy. (44 minutes each) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C ‡
A Changing World This program focuses on competing interests racing to control Arctic resources and territories. $169.95 QGR48849 • DVD / VOD
The Arctic Passage Each year, shipping in the Northwest Passage increases, since, due to climate change, the waters are becoming more navigable. This program explores the ramifications. $169.95 QGR48850 • DVD / VOD
An Uncertain Future
The land of polar bears is becoming a breeding ground of petroleum plants and pipelines. This program explores the dilemma as it follows research on Bylot Island in Canada’s Nunavut Territory. $169.95 QGR48851 • DVD / VOD
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Renewable Fuels Besides the ecological harm that fossil fuels inflict, they have another drawback: our planet is running out of them. This program studies the problem and explores potential solutions appearing around the world. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes) © 2008 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o $129.95 QGR40308 • DVD / VOD
The Green Fuel Gamble: Better or Worse than Oil? Raising questions about sustainability and environmental impact, this program explores the controversy over biofuel technology. Original Open University broadcast title: The Great Green Fuel Gamble? (29 minutes) © 2008 Preview Clip Online C o $99.95 QGR39731 • DVD / VOD
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Climate Conversations Will large corporations revamp their business models in response to dire warnings about climate change? This program profiles several companies that have done just that. Representatives from Nike, Novo Nordisk, China Solar Power, Tetra Pak, and Hewlett-Packard describe the ecologically sound strategies their companies have developed, along with their motives for doing so. Commentary from climate change experts is featured throughout. (30 minutes) © 2010 Preview Clip Online C $99.95 QGR43699 • DVD / VOD
Low Carbon:
The Economics of Climate Change Fighting climate change is creating new economic opportunities, and Spain is embracing the challenge of green commerce. This program shows what can be learned from the Spanish example. (57 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C o $169.95 QGR41403 • DVD / VOD
Carbon Hunters: Pollution, Profits, and Profiteering Following key players in Western countries and the developing world, this film explores the controversy surrounding carbon credits. Original broadcast title: Carbon Hunters. A Force Four Entertainment Production. (49 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C ‡ o $169.95 QGR41687 • DVD / VOD
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