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Baymen
directed by Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986; produced by Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986 and Mario Congreve, fl. 1998, Desert Steel Productions and Pacific View Productions (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 1999), 30 mins
This video portrays the work of men who continue to earn a living by harvesting shellfish from Long Island Bay, near New York City, and selling them to local markets. It not only shows the peculiarities and hardships of this type of work but also reveals the threats to this traditional occupation from pollution of...
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directed by Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986; produced by Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986 and Mario Congreve, fl. 1998, Desert Steel Productions and Pacific View Productions (New York, NY: The Cinema Guild, 1999), 30 mins
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This video portrays the work of men who continue to earn a living by harvesting shellfish from Long Island Bay, near New York City, and selling them to local markets. It not only shows the peculiarities and hardships of this type of work but also reveals the threats to this traditional occupation from pollution of the local waters.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986, Mario Congreve, fl. 1998, Desert Steel Productions, Pacific View Productions
Author / Creator
Glenn Gebhard, fl. 1986
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
The Cinema Guild
Topic / Theme
20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 The Cinema Guild, Inc.
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Building Connections, Case Studies in Environmentally Responsible Design
produced by Insight Media, in Building Connections (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1994), 1 hour 17 mins
This documentary, produced by the American Institute of Architects, is about case studies featuring buildings which display environmentally responsible design.
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produced by Insight Media, in Building Connections (District of Columbia: American Institute of Architects, 1994), 1 hour 17 mins
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This documentary, produced by the American Institute of Architects, is about case studies featuring buildings which display environmentally responsible design.
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Insight Media
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
American Institute of Architects
Series
Building Connections
Topic / Theme
Land use, Energy conservation, Sustainable architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright ©1993 by the American Institute of Architects
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City of Tomorrow
presented by Rachel Crane, 1985-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN) (Atlanta, GA: CNN Newsource Sales, 2014), 20 mins
The city of tomorrow might already be here. Right now, 21st century challenges like greenhouse gases, crime and high energy costs — are being met worldwide with real innovation. In the coming years communities will grow at an amazing pace. The United Nations predicts by 2030, 60% of the world will live in cities...
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presented by Rachel Crane, 1985-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN) (Atlanta, GA: CNN Newsource Sales, 2014), 20 mins
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The city of tomorrow might already be here. Right now, 21st century challenges like greenhouse gases, crime and high energy costs — are being met worldwide with real innovation. In the coming years communities will grow at an amazing pace. The United Nations predicts by 2030, 60% of the world will live in cities. Demand for clean air, water, energy — and convenience — will skyrocket.
Along with emerging innovations, increased connectivity via the...
The city of tomorrow might already be here. Right now, 21st century challenges like greenhouse gases, crime and high energy costs — are being met worldwide with real innovation. In the coming years communities will grow at an amazing pace. The United Nations predicts by 2030, 60% of the world will live in cities. Demand for clean air, water, energy — and convenience — will skyrocket.
Along with emerging innovations, increased connectivity via the Internet and smart devices promises to help solve many of these threats. Imagine turning the ocean into drinking water, ending traffic jams, making policing smarter and creating buildings with zero carbon footprints.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Rachel Crane, 1985-, Jason Carroll, Erin Isabelle Burnett, 1976-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
CNN Newsource Sales
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 CNN Newsource Sales
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Elements, Elements, Episode 19
produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 25 mins
Cause And Effect- USA: Obesity problem -- new ideas of cycle karaoke and rollercise now very popular. Water- Absence of safe water supply leads to disease and death in the developing world. Air- Britain: Scientists use DNA marketing technique to learn more about bumblebees. Earth- Kenya: Women become environmental...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Elements (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2002), 25 mins
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Cause And Effect- USA: Obesity problem -- new ideas of cycle karaoke and rollercise now very popular. Water- Absence of safe water supply leads to disease and death in the developing world. Air- Britain: Scientists use DNA marketing technique to learn more about bumblebees. Earth- Kenya: Women become environmentally conscious. Water- New York City: Alligator capture in Central Park. And Finally- Germany: Artist aligns the great wall of China with...
Cause And Effect- USA: Obesity problem -- new ideas of cycle karaoke and rollercise now very popular. Water- Absence of safe water supply leads to disease and death in the developing world. Air- Britain: Scientists use DNA marketing technique to learn more about bumblebees. Earth- Kenya: Women become environmentally conscious. Water- New York City: Alligator capture in Central Park. And Finally- Germany: Artist aligns the great wall of China with a thousand life size figures.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Elements
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Roberts, fl. 2001-2007
Topic / Theme
Wild animals, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Cities, Fuel, Renewable energy sources, Scientific research, Insects, Water supply, Exercise, Diet and food, Alligators, crocodiles and caimans, Bees
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Switch International
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Green Economy, Season 2, Episode 14, Waterway Superfunds, Part #2
presented by Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000 and Don McCoy, fl. 2014; produced by Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas, in Green Economy, Season 2, Episode 14 (United States: Film Ideas, 2014), 21 mins
In this program we will compare other rivers where industry has left its mark. Rivers like the mighty Hudson where PCB clean up has been revolutionized. New Jersey’s Passaic River, which is considered one of the most polluted bodies of water anywhere. The Gowanus Canal that runs through Brooklyn New York where y...
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presented by Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000 and Don McCoy, fl. 2014; produced by Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas, in Green Economy, Season 2, Episode 14 (United States: Film Ideas, 2014), 21 mins
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In this program we will compare other rivers where industry has left its mark. Rivers like the mighty Hudson where PCB clean up has been revolutionized. New Jersey’s Passaic River, which is considered one of the most polluted bodies of water anywhere. The Gowanus Canal that runs through Brooklyn New York where you’d think twice if you wanted a dip on a hot day. Lastly, its the Fox River in Wisconsin that is one of the largest cleanups on reco...
In this program we will compare other rivers where industry has left its mark. Rivers like the mighty Hudson where PCB clean up has been revolutionized. New Jersey’s Passaic River, which is considered one of the most polluted bodies of water anywhere. The Gowanus Canal that runs through Brooklyn New York where you’d think twice if you wanted a dip on a hot day. Lastly, its the Fox River in Wisconsin that is one of the largest cleanups on record. The Willamette just may be pristine again!
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tim Van Blaricom, fl. 2014, Film Ideas
Author / Creator
Andrew Mallory, fl. 2000, Don McCoy, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2013, 2014
Publisher
Film Ideas
Series
Green Economy
Topic / Theme
Rivers, Dredging, Waste disposal, Sediment control, Water pollution
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 Film Ideas, Inc.
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Green Matters, Green Matters, Episode 2
produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 22 mins
Greenhouse Barge- Showing New Yorkers how is this travelling greenhouse barge which grows enough vegetables to supply 25 people for one year. Its designer hopes that it will encourage residents to use the city’s 5,000 hectares of rooftops to create their own vegetable gardens. Newspaper Handbags- When part of t...
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produced by Nick Farrow, in Green Matters (Geelong, Victoria: Switch International, 2009), 22 mins
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Greenhouse Barge- Showing New Yorkers how is this travelling greenhouse barge which grows enough vegetables to supply 25 people for one year. Its designer hopes that it will encourage residents to use the city’s 5,000 hectares of rooftops to create their own vegetable gardens. Newspaper Handbags- When part of the Manila’s Smokey Mountain Rubbish Dump area was redeveloped for low-cost housing, these women decided to find a new source of incom...
Greenhouse Barge- Showing New Yorkers how is this travelling greenhouse barge which grows enough vegetables to supply 25 people for one year. Its designer hopes that it will encourage residents to use the city’s 5,000 hectares of rooftops to create their own vegetable gardens. Newspaper Handbags- When part of the Manila’s Smokey Mountain Rubbish Dump area was redeveloped for low-cost housing, these women decided to find a new source of income. Turning misfortune into opportunity, they got together and formed a small co-operative, transforming discarded newspaper into fashionable handbags. Amazon School- The western corner of Brazil’s Amazon forest is where the isolated Ashaninka Indians have lived for over 400 years. They have opened their own indigenous school, passing on tribal knowledge through environmental projects and food production, as well as offering aid to other indigenous groups of the forest. The objective is to teach Amazon residents how to make a living without harming the environment. Bubble Baby/Buses- Big smoke. Heavy vehicles transporting goods we want. Toxic fumes fuelling diseases We don’t. The fear of respiratory illnesses including asthma has prompted many precautions. For young Lloyd it’s the bubble, a protective cocoon that fits over his stroller. Designed to keep out pollution it’s a safeguard Lloyd’s parents feel is worth taking. Uganda Biofuels/Coconuts- In a world increasingly concerned about carbon dioxide emissions, the use of clean, renewable fuels is a growing trend. Biofuels, produced from plant sources such as palm oil, are becoming very popular and lucrative. Israel Dung Power- In the heart of Israel’s agricultural region, cow manure from local dairy farms is being used to generate electricity. Using technology imported from Holland, the facility is the first of its kind in Israel, and the largest in the world. Dominican Whales- Leaving the cold waters of the North Atlantic, 80% of the worlds humpback whales travel thousands of kilometres in the annual trek for the mating season. And from all around the globe, flocking to the same Caribbean waters are the whale-watchers, groups of tourists keen to catch a glimpse of the Humpbacks, one of the largest animals in the world.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nick Farrow, Abbe Holmes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Switch International
Series
Green Matters
Speaker / Narrator
Abbe Holmes
Topic / Theme
Migration, Renewable energy sources, Fuel, Education, Ancient civilizations, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Vegetable gardens, Whales, Asthma and Allergies
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Switch International
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Idle Threat: Man on Emission
directed by George Pakenham, fl. 2012; produced by George Pakenham, fl. 2012 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2012), 37 mins
Idling engines consume more than 6 billion gallons of gasoline worldwide annually, a significant but little-known contributor to local air pollution, respiratory disease and global climate change. Idle Threat is a lively look at one man’s spirited struggle to improve public health by raising awareness about idl...
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directed by George Pakenham, fl. 2012; produced by George Pakenham, fl. 2012 (San Francisco, CA: The Video Project, 2012), 37 mins
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Idling engines consume more than 6 billion gallons of gasoline worldwide annually, a significant but little-known contributor to local air pollution, respiratory disease and global climate change. Idle Threat is a lively look at one man’s spirited struggle to improve public health by raising awareness about idling’s impact, starting in New York City. Against all odds, he succeeds, helping improve local air quality, and in the process gains w...
Idling engines consume more than 6 billion gallons of gasoline worldwide annually, a significant but little-known contributor to local air pollution, respiratory disease and global climate change. Idle Threat is a lively look at one man’s spirited struggle to improve public health by raising awareness about idling’s impact, starting in New York City. Against all odds, he succeeds, helping improve local air quality, and in the process gains world-wide recognition for the anti-idling cause, with articles featured in the Wall Street Journal, New Yorker magazine, and the Financial Times. In white shirt and tie, Wall Street banker and self-described “Verdant Vigilante” George Pakenham has walked the streets of New York for over five years, courteously confronting over 3,000 motorists to explain idling’s impact and the law prohibiting running a parked vehicle for more than a short time. Responses vary from thanks to anger, but Pakenham never wavers. He’s determined that the problems idling poses be recognized, and lobbies successfully for the city to enforce its idling laws. Featuring Click and Clack from NPR’s Car Talk, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Idle Threat profiles one man’s challenging quest to make his city and the world a healthier place, and shows that sometimes one person – and a simple act like turning a key – can make a big difference.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
George Pakenham, fl. 2012
Author / Creator
George Pakenham, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
The Video Project
Topic / Theme
Environmental protection, Public health, Motor vehicles, Air pollution, Air quality management
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 Speciality Studios, The Video Project
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Lavender Lake: Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal
directed by Alison Prete; produced by Rough on Rats Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 54 mins
South Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal, opened in 1866, was once hailed as one of the shortest and most important waterways in the world. It was also known as one of the world's dirtiest. Its putrid, perfumed airs were highly recommended for head colds. After one hundred thirty years of raw sewage, toxic sludge, dumped co...
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directed by Alison Prete; produced by Rough on Rats Productions (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 54 mins
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South Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal, opened in 1866, was once hailed as one of the shortest and most important waterways in the world. It was also known as one of the world's dirtiest. Its putrid, perfumed airs were highly recommended for head colds. After one hundred thirty years of raw sewage, toxic sludge, dumped corpses and drowned dogs, the community continues to fight to clean up the Gowanus.Lavender Lake looks at what the promise of a new envir...
South Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal, opened in 1866, was once hailed as one of the shortest and most important waterways in the world. It was also known as one of the world's dirtiest. Its putrid, perfumed airs were highly recommended for head colds. After one hundred thirty years of raw sewage, toxic sludge, dumped corpses and drowned dogs, the community continues to fight to clean up the Gowanus.Lavender Lake looks at what the promise of a new environment means to those who live and work in the Gowanus area: the funeral director has fought for decades for his vision of a Venice in Brooklyn; the environmentalist attempts to re-introduce oysters to the canal; the physicist working to turn the canal into a test site for transforming toxic sludge into kitchen tiles; the cops who fish a suitcase out full of body parts. Weaving together their stories with the past three years of progress and delays to flush out the canal, the documentary captures a blighted urban space of astonishing physical beauty at a critical moment of change. It shows a community dreaming and battling over a new and suddenly desirable urban landscape. Can a group of visionary citizens reclaim the waterway and build a viable neighborhood that is also a mecca for travelers? High School Adult
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rough on Rats Productions
Author / Creator
Alison Prete
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Water pollution, Canals, Environment, Cities, Farm buildings, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Nature Inc., Episode 3, Trees on Tap
produced by Krisztina Katona, fl. 2004, One Planet Pictures and Dev TV, in Nature Inc., Episode 3 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 21 mins
Every year we spend billions of dollars pumping and purifying water for the world’s ever-expanding cities. But why bother building a desalination plant when a forest will do the same job for a fraction of the price? NATURE INC. goes to New York, Ecuador and Jordan to see how the authorities are waking up to the...
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produced by Krisztina Katona, fl. 2004, One Planet Pictures and Dev TV, in Nature Inc., Episode 3 (Montréal, QC: CinéFête, 2009), 21 mins
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Every year we spend billions of dollars pumping and purifying water for the world’s ever-expanding cities. But why bother building a desalination plant when a forest will do the same job for a fraction of the price? NATURE INC. goes to New York, Ecuador and Jordan to see how the authorities are waking up to the potential. How they are protecting ecosystems, saving a fortune and safeguarding two of our most precious assets: water and biodiversity.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Krisztina Katona, fl. 2004, One Planet Pictures, Dev TV, Rachel Burden
Date Published / Released
2008, 2009
Publisher
CinéFête
Series
Nature Inc.
Speaker / Narrator
Rachel Burden
Topic / Theme
Environmental management, Biodiversity, Environmental protection, Water purification, Water conservation, Water supply
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 CinéFête
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