Are climate reports difficult to read? Do you fall asleep attempting to understand the confusing language of extensive scientific reports?
Getting educated is critical to starting your journey to a more sustainable life. These four materials consist of documentaries, podcasts, and books that will increase your awareness on environmental concerns in an engaging manner.
1. Philippe Squarzoni, Climate Changed: A Personal Journey Through the Science, Graphic Novel (2012)
Available for $9.99 from Amazon.
Climate Changed walks us through the science of climate change in an intriguing, digestible manner. The author not only illustrates the science in a comic-like format, but he also interjects his personal climate journey, enabling the reader to connect with the text on a deeper level. Reading like a documentary, diary, and comic book all in one, this book offers an eye-opening, heart-wrenching account of the reality of our world: the climate has changed.
2. Jeff Orlowski, “Chasing Coral”, Documentary (2017)
Available on Netflix.
Jeff Orlowski’s “Chasing Coral'' is a documentary based on the acidification of the ocean and its effects on our world’s largest coral reefs. The documentary explores the loss of coral reefs through a time lapse, documenting this destruction over three years. Coral reefs are bleaching at an alarming rate. A group of passionate pioneers attempt to uncover this underwater mystery. The documentary creates a powerful visual of the effects of climate change on the backbone of the ocean’s ecosystem. This emotionally stunning piece is an easy watch, offering a breathtaking view of the Earth’s beautiful natural wonders and how we contribute to their destruction.
3. Cyril Dion, Melanie Laurent, “Tomorrow”, Documentary (2015)
Available on Amazon Prime.
Moving away from the depressing angle of climate change, the documentary “Tomorrow” dives into initiatives that support the idea that there are real solutions to climate change and environmental concerns. The documentary identifies solutions in ten different countries, separating them into five categories: education, agriculture, energy, economy, and democracy. Unlike most of the other documentaries which focus on the cause and effect of global environmental imbalances, “Tomorrow” comments on solutions to environmental problems, giving it a more positive, constructive light.
4. Amy Westervelt, “Drilled”, Podcast
Available on Spotify, Apple, and most podcast apps.
Amy Westervelt’s “Drilled” discusses the role of the fossil fuel industry in spreading the idea that climate change is not real. While agency is mainly given to the fossil fuel industry, the podcast also highlights how we are also to blame: we make conscious decisions in our everyday lives to perpetuate these industries in our actions and way of life. The podcast format makes this media easy to digest and accessible - you can listen while doing just about anything.
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