Science and Nature

Earth Emergency

This revealing film examines how human activity is setting off dangerous warming loops that are pushing the climate to a point of no return - and what we need to do to stop them. With captivating illustrations, stunning footage and interviews with leading climate scientists as well as support from Greta Thunberg, "Earth Emergency" adds the missing piece of the climate puzzle.

Forest Feedback Loop

2m 41s

Forests are suffering; fires, drought, insects. As the temperatures rise and the trees die off, a deadly feedback loop kicks in.

Extras + Features

  • Melting Permafrost: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Melting Permafrost

    E1 - 2m 6s

    The permafrost is melting and roots that have been frozen for 40,000 years are thawing out and decomposing. What does this mean for our future?

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    E1 - 30s

    This revealing film examines how human activity is setting off dangerous warming loops that are pushing the climate to a point of no return - and what we need to do to stop them. With captivating illustrations, stunning footage and interviews with leading climate scientists as well as support from Greta Thunberg, "Earth Emergency" adds the missing piece of the climate puzzle.

  • Ice Sheets: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ice Sheets

    E1 - 2m 12s

    The loss of Greenland’s ice sheet has increased immensely, leading to a rise in sea level. We are reaching the tipping point where it may take thousands of years to recover.

  • Forest Feedback Loop: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Forest Feedback Loop

    E1 - 2m 41s

    Forests are suffering; fires, drought, insects. As the temperatures rise and the trees die off, a deadly feedback loop kicks in.

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