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climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Environmental change has a significant impact on a global scale, causing phenomena such as sea level rise, extreme weather events and biodiversity loss. In order to deal effectively with this problem, it is necessary to fully understand its complexity and implications.
In this regard, documentaries are a powerful tool for educating and raising awareness about the climate crisis. From Leonardo DiCaprio, the international face of the big screen, to Sir David Attenborough, the British naturalist, several celebrities came to the rescue, the star system has been involved in various film and television projects. In this article, we take a look at five of the best films that offer an informative and entertaining look at this critical global issue.
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Climate Crisis: “An Inconvenient Truth” (2006)
Directed by Davis Guggenheim and hosted by former Vice President Al Gore. An Inconvenient Truth is one of the most iconic documentaries on the climate crisis.. This groundbreaking film helped highlight climate change and its effects on a global scale. Through the use of scientific data and captivating visual presentations, the feature film brings to life the phenomena associated with the climate crisis.
Host Al Gore uses impact graphics and images to illustrate this phenomenon, showing, for example, the accelerated retreat of glaciers in different parts of the world. The documentary highlights the link between human activities, in particular greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. It also highlights the need for urgent emission reduction and resilience action to deal with this inconvenient truth.
Before It’s Too Late (Before the Flood, 2016)
Before It’s Too Late was produced and voiced by actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. This documentary offers a global perspective on the threats posed by the climate crisis and possible solutions. DiCaprio travels the world to study the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, documenting climate change that threatens our planet. The film features interviews with scientists, politicians and environmental activists who share their experiences and propose concrete actions to overcome the climate crisis.
“Rotten” (2018)
The Netflix documentary series Rotten focuses on the complex issues that come with it. food industry and agriculture and their role in the climate crisis. Each issue looks at a different aspect of the global food chain, showing how intensive farming, fishing and food production have a significant impact on the environment.
For example, one episode looks at the global expansion in demand for avocados and negative environmental impacts, including deforestation and heavy water use in some regions. Another episode takes a look at fraud in the olive oil industry and shows how counterfeit products negatively affect sustainable agriculture. Rotten offers an in-depth look at the complex dynamics of the global food industry and highlights the importance sustainable food choices to mitigate the climate crisis.
Climate Crisis: Our Planet (Our Planet, 2019)
Narrated by legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough, Our Planet offers an extraordinary glimpse into the beauty of nature while highlighting the threats it faces as a result of the climate crisis. This stunningly visual documentary series takes us to remote and beautiful places on our planet, showcasing the diversity of wildlife, terrestrial and marine ecosystems. However, the documentary reminds us that climate change is irreparably affecting these natural wonders, highlighting the urgency of protecting our planet.
Chasing Ice (2012)
Directed by Jeff Orlowski, Chasing the Ice follows photographer James Balogh on his extraordinary mission to document climate change through the art of photography. The film documents the accelerated retreat of glaciers in different parts of the world, offering awe-inspiring and shocking footage of the disappearance of a glacial mass. These visual images provide powerful and tangible evidence of the climate crisis and its devastating effects. Chasing Ice invites us to reflect on our role in mitigating climate change and adopting more sustainable behaviour.
The climate crisis is a problem that needs our immediate attention and the collaboration of all people, communities and governments around the world. These documentaries have proven to be effective tools for raising public awareness of the severity of the climate crisis and the actions needed to address it. There is no shortage of international organizations working to protect the planet who are willing to make this planetary commitment: Greenpeace, WWF and The Nature Conservancy are world renowned, but Italy also has a voice, along with Legambiente, WWF Italy, Italia Nostra, Marevivo and the Italian Geographical Society.