2013
50 min
1-932869-81-6
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English
Do the Math
Bill McKibben & the Fight Against Climate Change
Synopsis
The math is simple. To avoid climate catastrophe, we have to limit carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere to 350 parts per million or below. The only problem? We're presently at 400 parts per million -- and climbing. In November 2012, bestselling author and environmental activist Bill McKibben and 350.org, the organization he founded, hit the road to raise awareness of this terrifying math and build a movement to challenge the fossil fuel industry.
Do the Math takes us inside that tour, following McKibben as he delivers an astonishingly clear breakdown of the facts -- and the stakes -- to more than 25,000 people at sold-out shows in 21 cities across the country. The film serves as a much needed correction to industry spin, and shows how an unprecedented global movement is rising up to keep CO2 emissions down.
Highly recommended for courses that look at climate science, geography, environmental policy, corporate influence, the costs of mass consumerism and consumption, and social change movements.
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Release Date:2013
Duration:50 min
ISBN:1-932869-81-6
Subtitles:English
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Praise
"Makes a compelling case about how it is time to stop playing defense for the environment; we had better start playing hard offense."
New.Westminster.In.My.Back.Yard Blog
"Do the Math is an inspiring, humble and hopeful movie with a focus on how all of us can be part of the climate change solution."
Dr. Boyd Cohen
Professor, Economics & Business at Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
Author, Climate Capitalism
Professor, Economics & Business at Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
Author, Climate Capitalism
"Watch the film, do the math, sign up for the struggle, and link it to the struggles you are already involved in. Our common future depends on it."
Marc Brodine
People's World
People's World