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Important Global Environmental Issues
Earth: The Operator’s Manual – Presents an objective, accessible assessment of the Earth’s
problems and possibilities that will leave viewers informed, energized and optimistic. Host Richard Alley – a geologist, registered Republican, and contributor to the United Nations panel on climate change and former oil company employee whom leads the audience on this engaging
one hour special about climate change and sustainable energy. Alley’s book of the same name, a companion to the program,
is published by W.W. Norton & Company. Earth: The Operators’ Manual is a rigorously researched, beautifully filmed
and ultimately uplifting approach to climate change. The program opens with a thorough grounding in Earth’s climate
history and an overview of the current dilemmas, but its main thrust is an upbeat assessment of our many viable sustainable
options. Click on image ablove to watch video.
Riau province in Sumatra
is home to the world’s biggest paper plant. The Deforestation caused by these paper
producers is threatening the habitat of the Sumatran tigers. This paper brand actually has a green label lauding the use of
plantation wood. Be aware of products such as these that practice “Greenwashing”. They convince consumers they
are doing the right thing by the environment, but are actually harming it. Click on image of The Sumatran Tiger and Cubs to
watch video of the devastation to this incredible animal, their home, and all of our Environment!
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