Global Warming: The Signs and the Science
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Actor: Artist Not ProvidedDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 60 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS (Direct)
DVD Reviews of Global Warming: The Signs and the Science
DVD Review: The scientific community vs. the fossil fuel industry's PR
Summary: 5 Stars
As I write this review, Australia is experiencing a massive, lethal fire which is raging on the fuel of its worst drought in a century. Here in Colorado, we've had a couple winter wildfires, one of which forced the evacuation of former FEMA director, Michael Brown. The majority of the scientific community, around 80 percent, feels global warming is taking place and human (fossil fuel industry) activity is the cause. This film takes us on a global tour of the dynamics, disasters, and possible responses to a changing climate. If only the voices in this film had the sort of platform as those who seek to muddle the issue. Hour after hour on right-wing talk radio stations a parade of oil funded "skeptics" argue in ways that Exxon and Peabody coal must appreciate. While I hope the skeptics are right, and we shouldn't be worried (an argument that has shifted to "there's nothing we can do about it", which is more fossil fuel business propaganda); the responsible thing to do would be to take precautions regarding what the CIA considers an international security threat. For example, former CIA director James Woolsey talks about climate change threats in the documentary A Crude Awakening - The Oil Crash.
Additionally, a Wikipedia entry on "Scientific Opinion on Climate Change" reveals how many scientific organizations (not just Al Gore) argue that we are creating a catastrophe. These organizations include the IPCC, the InterAcademy Council, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the European Science Foundation, the National Research Council, the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians (the film features a segment on the spread of diseases from climate change), the American Society for Microbiology, the American Geophysical Union, and many others. Sadly, the money and media influence of Big Oil and Big Coal and the endless deception of people like Sean Hannity are perverting what should be a serious discussion Everything's Cool.
I would highly recommend this DVD, it's a well-crafted and very informative film. Other media tools I'd recommend are:
The 11th Hour
E - The Environmental Magazine
Boiling Point: How Politicians, Big Oil and Coal, Journalists, and Activists Have Fueled a Climate Crisis--And What We Can Do to Avert Disaster
Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems
Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Social Movement in History Is Restoring Grace, Justice, and Beauty to the World
DVD Review: AWFUL! -a waste of time to watch
Summary: 1 Stars
This was by far & away the worst documentary on Global Warming I've ever seen. No research or evidence is used to support the film's assertions. ...more informative and evidence-based conclusions on Global Warming can be found at any grammer school science fair.
PBS should pull this one off the market. It is a shame!
DVD Review: No Scientific Information Provided
Summary: 1 Stars
What a waste of money! Both PBS and Ms.Morissette should be ashamed of this product as it has absolutely no scientific evidence to support her position that CO2 is connected with global warming. She presents no facts and provides no scientific evidence. This whole DVD can be summarized into the basic concept-that if you raise the temperature of the atmosphere enough, the polar ice caps will melt! That conclusion goes without saying and is equivalent to concluding that increasing one's thermostat will result in warming the temperature in their house. This `Documentary' would have a lot more value if Ms. Morissette provided some evidence, or provided facts of a cause and effect relationship.
I would recommend the DVD, the Great Global Warming Swindle, as this author actually provides scientific data from an objective point of view which is supported by facts
DVD Review: Alternative to "An Inconvenient Truth"
Summary: 5 Stars
As a science teacher who specializes in the natural sciences, the topic of Global Warming is (finally) becoming an acceptable topic to introduce. Resistance has usually come from parents who see the teaching of Global Warming as linked to a political statement. Viewing of the film "An Inconvenient Truth" can be... inconvenient. The film "Global Warming: The Signs and Science" is a very nice alternative to anyone else who is facing the same problem. Al Gore's prize will do little to alter the political tag some give his film. The "Signs and Science" video lives up to its title. I found it well done, and I especially liked that they included information on the "global conveyor" into the film.DVD Review: oh no
Summary: 1 Stars
Cannot waste my time with a film that's been recommended by an "earth citizen" supporting Al Gore's agenda.
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