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This page is updated regularly with links to short films that are environmentally or socially themed. These resources come from a variety of sources and can be used as a teaching resource or for personal viewing! Perhaps even share around the workplace!
The films have been placed below themed headings for easier navigation through topics.
Action
The Current - Source to Somewhere
A mix of environmental activism and adventure sport, The Current, documents the source of the water of the Colorado River, where it is extracted and how important the resource security is under a changing climate. Four friends white water raft the river from its source whilst documenting the adventure and the importance of sustainable water use.
Australian Youth Climate Coalition is for youth activism against climate damaging practices. They build support and promote renewable energy.
Bill McKibben's Thought Bubble: The Fight of Our Time
Bill McKibben is the fouder of 350.org, a global thinker and leader, and author of several books. In this short film he shares a call to action to break the power of the fossil fuel industry.
Lifecycles of 'Stuff'
The Story of Stuff is a 20 minute film by The Story of Stuff team, including Annie Leonard who narrates the film. It takes the viewer through the lifecycle of 'stuff'. From resource extraction to final disposal, the film briefly explains how various stages through the lifecycle of 'stuff' affects the human population, our natural resources, the climate and our happiness. Definitely worth more than one view!
This is Your Life Cycle (2012) & Life Pscycle-ology (2010)
The Secret Life of Things is a great website that provides many educational resources. These short films are taken from the website and take the viewer through the lifecycle of the product.
Impacts of Climate Change
ABC Catalyst - Extreme Weather
A 20 minute special that reviews the increase in global extreme weather events. It explains some of the mechanisms behind the high frequency and magnitude of extreme events, such as heat waves, floods and blizzards, that have killed tens of thousands of people over the last few years.
First Country to Convert to Renewable Energy
Tokelau is the smallest country in the world and one threatened by rising sea level as a result of our changing climate. Since November 2012 it was the first country in the world to be 100% renewable energy after installing a solar unit and removing all fuel generators.
Superannuation
Individuals targeting super funds to divest super from climate damaging companies and investing super into renewable energy and other environmentally and socially ethical companies.