Films to view online about saving climate change:
In Transition
'In Transition’ is the first detailed film about the Transition movement filmed by those that know it best, those who are making it happen on the ground. The Transition movement is about communities around the world responding to peak oil and climate change with creativity, imagination and humour, and setting about rebuilding their local economies and communities. It is positive, solutions focused, viral and fun.
The Convenient Solution
A short film about climate change, energy and nuclear power. If you're confused about whether we need nuclear power to stop climate change, take nine minutes of your time to watch our new film. It doesn't just explain why nuclear power can't stop climate change - it also points the way to a better, cheaper, more convenient solution.
Decentralised Energy, what are we waiting for?
Two thirds of all energy generated in the UK's nuclear, coal and gas fuelled power stations is lost as waste heat - that's enough heat to meet the whole of the UK's heating and hot water needs. Greenpeace has launched a new short film, "What are we waiting for?" Made by BAFTA award-winning Memory Box Films and narrated by Clive Anderson, the film answers the crucial energy question facing the UK: how can we combat climate change and ensure energy security without nuclear power.
How CHP works
CHP is the heart of an efficient, decentralised energy system. It's the most efficient way possible to burn fuel because so little energy is lost as waste heat. That's how CHP plants in Denmark can reach up to 95 per cent efficiency. Because the heat needs to be captured and piped around the local district, CHP plants are usually sited in the towns and cities where the electricity and heat will be used. This makes it more efficient for electricity generation as well as heat; very little energy is lost in transmission.
How Biogas works
Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Comprised primarily of methane and carbon dioxide, biogas originates from biogenic material and is a type of biofuel. It's a product of the anaerobic digestion or fermentation of biodegradable materials such as manure or sewage, and can be used in CHP plants
How Tidal Power works
Another little flash animation taken from EfficienCity, a virtual demonstration of how real world communities around the UK can use renewable and energy efficient systems to enjoy lower greenhouse gas emissions, cheaper electricity and heating bills, and a more secure energy supply.
How Wave Power works
A silent but informative introduction to how wave power works. The power in our seas is vast - and wave power is at an innovative stage. According to government and industry figures, wave and tidal power combined could meet 12.5 per cent of today's electricity demand - economically and practically - by 2025.It's an opportunity we can't afford to let slip.
How Micro Hydro works
Micro hydro uses diverted river water to local produce up to 100 KW of power. Very useful in water rich areas where access to other energy sources is difficult. Find out how it works in this minute long silent animation.
Greenpeace YouTube Channel
Visit this link for a whole more videos on what Greenpeace are doing towards Climate Change
Take Aim at Climate Change
An upbeat invitation to "Take AIM at Climate Change" - with "AIM" standing for Adapt, Innovate, Mitigate. The lyrics are based on the latest science of Earth's changing climate, with the music a mix of rap and pop. Four verses connect changes in the Arctic and Antarctic to conditions around the planet, with choruses encouraging long-term thinking, and individual and community action. Optimistic, forward-thinking, but now's the time to act. "Yes we can!" take AIM at climate change.
Human Power Station
A Bang Goes the Theory special event showing how much electricity we use and abuse without even thinking about it. This massive experiment attempts to power a house for an entire day solely through human pedal power - while the unsuspecting family inside go about their normal Sunday routine. Will they drive the Human Power Station to meltdown?
Wake Up, Freak Out then Get a Grip
It’s much, much later than you think. Tipping point ahead. This really isn’t about polar bears any more. At this very moment, the fate of civilization itself hangs in the balance. It turns out that the way we have been calculating the future impacts of climate change up to now has been missing a really important piece of the picture. It seems we are now dangerously close to the tipping point in the world's climate system; this is the point of no return, after which truly catastrophic changes become inevitable.
The Lorax
The wise words of the Once-ler are worth listening to as he spins a fanciful tale with a serious theme: Clean up the environment before it's too late! In this delightful story, the student is introduced to "Thneeds which everyone needs." And the Lorax? Just who is he and what does he do? Only Dr. Seuss can describe this creature—which he does so charmingly with typical Seussian logic.
Grocery Store Wars
Star Wars...with a healthy twist!
Energy Saving Trust videos
With fuel bills soaring and the impact of climate change becoming more and more apparent, saving energy in the home is something that concerns us all. To help you get started, 4Homes has teamed up with the Energy Saving Trust to bring you some simple and inspiring energy saving ideas. Join design guru Naomi Cleaver as she shows you how to save energy in your home and when you travel – saving you money and helping to fight climate change.
Act on CO2. Reduce your Carbon Footprint
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Global Warming: Nation under siege
The rapid depletion of fossil fuels and the rising sea level from the warming of the earth's atmosphere are converging to dramatically alter our future. Edward Mazria, founder of Architecture 2030, unveils a new study of sea level rise showing fly-over 3D images depicting potentially calamitous coastal and national impacts
Zen & the art of Brompton Maintenance, Part 1
The mighty Charles shows me how to take off the pesky back wheel - and more importantly, put it back on again!
Costing the Earth
Programme looking at man's effect on the environment and how the environment reacts, questioning accepted truths, challenging those in charge and reporting on progress towards improving the world.
George Monbiot meets Fatih Birol
Leading environmentalist George Monbiot interviews the International Energy Authority's chief economist.
NBC Nightly News Ocean Acidification
The American Denial of Global Warming
Polls show that between one-third and one-half of Americans still believe that there is ""no solid"" evidence of global warming, or that if warming is happening it can be attributed to natural variability. Others believe that scientists are still debating the point. Join scientist and renowned historian Naomi Oreskes as she describes her investigation into the reasons for such widespread mistrust and misunderstanding of scientific consensus and probes the history of organized campaigns designed to create public doubt and confusion about science.
Acid Test (trailer)
This documentary explores the phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film, featuring Sigourney Weaver, will air on Discovery Planet Green throughout Blue August, a month devoted to programming about the wonders and mysteries of the oceans.
The Other CO2 Problem
A animation about the issue of ocean acidification, produced by Ridgeway School (Plymouth, UK) and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (www.pml.ac.uk). Funded by the European Project on OCean Acidification.
Brompton nano electric bike
This is the product of 5 years work to build the 'best' electric folding bike. This is a real humdinger!! The motor kit adds just 12 pounds to a bike (5 pounds for the motor, 7 for the battery and controller). It does 15 mph and tows a 190 pound carcass up 14% slopes.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell electric bike
Tracking the Ocean-Climate Connection
Join Dr. Lynne Talley as she describes how she and others are using decades of ocean observations from floats, research vessels, and merchant ships to discern the long-term signal of climate change that is recorded in our oceans.
Acidic Oceans: Why Should We Care?
The ocean absorbs almost half of the carbon dioxide emitted by human activities, changing its chemistry in ways that may have significant effects on marine ecosystems. Join Scripps marine chemist Andrew Dickson as he explains what we know -- and what we don't -- about this emerging problem.
Creating a Bicycle Out of Used Water Bottles
A group of students from Appalachian State University's Industrial Design School in North Carolina created a working bicycle out of used water bottles and won the Juicy Ideas National Competition. The students have now come to Google to talk about how they created the bike, their version 2.0, and how they plan to make their idea a reality.
THE HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN GLACIERS ARE MELTING!!
Himalaya Glaciers Melting At Unprecedented Rates
Rising temperatures could be devastating for glaciers surrounding the Himalayas. ITN's James Mates reports.
World biggest garbage dump - plastic in the Ocean
The world biggest garbage dump is a floating one and has twice the size of the USA
Charles Moore: Sailing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Capt. Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch -- an endless floating waste of plastic trash. Now he's drawing attention to the growing, choking problem of plastic debris in our seas
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Good Morning America
Transition Town Shaftsbury - A Tipping Point - An Eco Circus
A 10-minute edit of a circus show with ecological themes, performed in Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK. The show is the creation of members of the local Transition Towns group and was performed in the grounds of the Abbey Primary School
