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50 Simple Things Kids can do to Save the Earth written and directed by David J. Eagle; produced by Michael Killen; a presentation of the Earth Works Group in association with David Eagle Productions.
Sara Gilbert and Brian Austin Green host this program designed to show children ways they can help to improve the environment. For students in grades 4-9. Format: 2 videocassettes plus book.

Affluenza
Produced by John de Graaf and Vivia Boe; hosted by Scott Simon.
Uses personal stories, expert commentary and old film clips to illustrate the causes and consequences of consumerism in American society.

An Inconvenient Truth
Paramount Classics and Participant Productions; directed by Davis Guggenheim; produced by Laurie David, Lawrence Bender, Scott Z. Burns.
Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences.

Big Spuds, Little Spuds. Corves Film production ; produced by Christoph Corves and Delia Castineira ; director, Christoph Corves.
This video takes a close look at the potato to examine the effects of climate change and monoculture on one of the world's staple food crops. Also examines to what extent pests, disease and climate change are threatening world food security.

Day After Tomorrow
20th Century Fox; 2004, Centropolis Entertainment; Lions Gate Films; Mark Gordon Productions; directed by Roland Emmerich.
Global warming triggers the onset of a new Ice Age.

Design e(2): the economics of being environmentally conscious. Director, Tad Fettig ; series producer, Elizabeth Westrate ; producers, Eva Anisko & Midori Willoughby ; narration writers, Mark Decena, John Kenney ; produced by Kontentreal, LLC.
Originally broadcast in 2006 as a six-part PBS documentary series on green architecture. The documentary examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design.

The End of Suburbia: oil depletion and the collapse of the American dream
Directed by Gregory Greene ; produced by Barry Silverthorn Toronto.
Through interviews with scientists and policy makers this documentary explores the premise that American suburbs, built on the easy availability of fossil fuels, may become untenable.

Energy Crossroads: A Burning Need to Change Course written and edited by Christopher Fauchere; produced by Tiroir A Films Productions.
This 111-minute DVD discusses current energy consumption patterns and their damaging effects on the environment, the global economy and the geopolitical balance in the world today.

Forest Gardening, produced by Malcolm Baldwin
This video explores forest gardener Robert Hart’s practical and philosophical ideas and looks at two projects inspired by the principles of forest gardening.

Global Warning: the signs and the science.
Written by Michael Taylor and David Kennard; a production of Stonehaven Production Services and South Carolina ETV; produced by David Kennard. Hosted and narrated by Alanis Morissette. Distributed by PBS Home Video, 2005.
This documentary profiles people who are living with the grave consequences of a changing climate, as well as the individuals, communities and scientists inventing new approaches to safeguard our children's future. Filmed across the U.S., Asia and South America, this program brings the reality of climate change to life and offers viewers a variety of ways to make a difference in their own communities.

Once and Future Planet. King Broadcasting Corporation ; writer, producer, John Stern. Olney, Pa. Bullfrog Films.
This video shows the crew of a joint U.S.-Russian expedition that was sent to study atmospheric gases at a relatively neutral (pollution wise) mid-ocean location. The film then tells about the various gases that make up the atmosphere, which are increasing and what their possible effect might be. It ends with suggestions on the personal level of what one might do to reduce greenhouse gases.

Penn & Teller: Bullshit! the complete second season
Showtime Entertainment, 2005.
One of the 13 episodes deals with the economics of recycling.

Taken for a Ride. A film by Jim Klein and Martha Olson ; New Day Films ; produced in association with the Independent Television Service. New Day Films, 1996.
The real story of the auto/oil industry campaign to destroy public transit and push the auto.

Today’s Homeowner: Green Building hosted by Danny Lipford
This 25-minute presentation focuses on how to have a comfortable, yet environmentally friendly living space

Who Killed the Electric Car?
Sony Pictures Classics ; a Chris Paine film ; written and directed by Chris Paine; produced by Jessie Deeter. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2006. 
This 91-minute DVD was originally released as a motion picture.  It investigates the birth and the death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future.  Special features include “Jump-starting the future,” a short documentary plus deleted scenes.

Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson
In this story, where a bear and his friend choose different ways to get to Fitchburg, there is a subtle reminder that slowing down the pace of life can yield huge rewards.

Keeper of the Swamp written by Ann Garrett
A young boy confronts his fears and learns the secrets of the swamp in the Louisiana bayou.

The Lorax by Dr. Seuss.  Directed by Haley Pratt; produced by Friz Freleng and Ted Geisel
This video is a telling of a story written by Dr. Seuss that deals with the conservation of natural resources.

Tin Forest hosted by LaVar Burton
This is a Reading Rainbow television program that tells the story of an old man’s persistent dream of transforming a garbage dump into a forest full of life.