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Nature, Season 38, Episode 9, The Whale Detective
directed by Tom Mustill, fl. 2009; produced by Tom Mustill, fl. 2009, in Nature, Season 38, Episode 9 (Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 53 mins
A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback that breached and just missed landing on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about our relationship with whales and their future.
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directed by Tom Mustill, fl. 2009; produced by Tom Mustill, fl. 2009, in Nature, Season 38, Episode 9 (Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 53 mins
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A filmmaker investigates his traumatic encounter with a 30-ton humpback that breached and just missed landing on him while he was kayaking. What he discovers raises far bigger questions about our relationship with whales and their future.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tom Mustill, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Tom Mustill, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Nature
Speaker / Narrator
Tom Mustill, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Whales
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 BBC
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I Have Seen the Change
directed by Dr. Scott Weichenthal, fl. 2010 and Matt LeMay, fl. 2010; produced by LeMay Media (Pembroke, ON: LeMay Media, 2019), 29 mins
According to Environment Canada, floods are the costliest natural disaster in Canada in terms of property damage. They are also the most common. In this new production from filmmaker Matt LeMay, we look at extreme weather events, in particular flooding. Using Belleville, ON as the primary example, we hear homeowne...
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directed by Dr. Scott Weichenthal, fl. 2010 and Matt LeMay, fl. 2010; produced by LeMay Media (Pembroke, ON: LeMay Media, 2019), 29 mins
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According to Environment Canada, floods are the costliest natural disaster in Canada in terms of property damage. They are also the most common. In this new production from filmmaker Matt LeMay, we look at extreme weather events, in particular flooding. Using Belleville, ON as the primary example, we hear homeowners discuss their fears and experiences as the rising waters of Lake Ontario pummelled their homes and properties in the spring of 2017....
According to Environment Canada, floods are the costliest natural disaster in Canada in terms of property damage. They are also the most common. In this new production from filmmaker Matt LeMay, we look at extreme weather events, in particular flooding. Using Belleville, ON as the primary example, we hear homeowners discuss their fears and experiences as the rising waters of Lake Ontario pummelled their homes and properties in the spring of 2017. Communities across the country experienced similar disasters. Brian Kelly, Manager of Sustainability for the Region of Durham discusses the importance of communities learning to adapt to the impact of climate change to mitigate the risks. Important infrastructure changes must take place across the country as many culverts, drainage ditches, river banks, roads and bridges were designed for the climate we experienced 50+ years ago. For too long, we have fuelled the needs of industry at the expense of the environment and safety of our communities.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
LeMay Media
Author / Creator
Dr. Scott Weichenthal, fl. 2010, Matt LeMay, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
LeMay Media
Topic / Theme
21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 LeMay Media
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Great Big Story, Be The Generation to Take Action for Education
produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
Each year, over one-fifth of Bangladesh suffers from flooding. And when water overtakes already struggling roads, much of life is put on hold—including kids’ education. But if children can’t travel to the classroom, architect and entrepreneur Mohammed Rezwan thought, why not have it travel to them? Welcome a...
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produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
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Each year, over one-fifth of Bangladesh suffers from flooding. And when water overtakes already struggling roads, much of life is put on hold—including kids’ education. But if children can’t travel to the classroom, architect and entrepreneur Mohammed Rezwan thought, why not have it travel to them? Welcome aboard the Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha floating school—a network of boats that’s both school bus and schoolhouse for students ages...
Each year, over one-fifth of Bangladesh suffers from flooding. And when water overtakes already struggling roads, much of life is put on hold—including kids’ education. But if children can’t travel to the classroom, architect and entrepreneur Mohammed Rezwan thought, why not have it travel to them? Welcome aboard the Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha floating school—a network of boats that’s both school bus and schoolhouse for students ages six to ten in Northern Bangladesh. Great Big Story is proud to support Global Citizen’s mission to end extreme poverty by 2030.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Great Big Story
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Story
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 CNN Newsource Sales
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Great Big Story, One Beach of a Cleanup
produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off as a single man’s mission to clean up his favorite childho...
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produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2018), 3 mins
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Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off as a single man’s mission to clean up his favorite childhood beach turned into the world’s largest beach cleanup initiative. As of today, Shah and hundreds of volunteers have cleaned up over...
Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off as a single man’s mission to clean up his favorite childhood beach turned into the world’s largest beach cleanup initiative. As of today, Shah and hundreds of volunteers have cleaned up over nine million kilograms of plastic and waste, with hopes to expand their initiative to other beaches in the future. This Great Big Story was made possible by Wells Fargo.
This video is from the Planet Earth collection of Great Big Stories.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Great Big Story
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Story
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 CNN Newsource Sales
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Island of the Hungry Ghosts
directed by Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003; produced by Gizem Acarla, fl. 2015, Samm Haillay, fl. 2001, Alex Kelly, 1979-, Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003 and Alexander Wadouh, fl. 2002 (Vienna, Vienna State: Autlook Filmsales, 2018), 1 hour 34 mins
Christmas Island, Australia is home to one of the largest land migrations on earth - that of forty million crabs journeying from jungle to sea. But the jungle holds another secret: a high - security facility that indefinitely detains individuals seeking asylum.
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directed by Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003; produced by Gizem Acarla, fl. 2015, Samm Haillay, fl. 2001, Alex Kelly, 1979-, Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003 and Alexander Wadouh, fl. 2002 (Vienna, Vienna State: Autlook Filmsales, 2018), 1 hour 34 mins
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Christmas Island, Australia is home to one of the largest land migrations on earth - that of forty million crabs journeying from jungle to sea. But the jungle holds another secret: a high - security facility that indefinitely detains individuals seeking asylum.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Gizem Acarla, fl. 2015, Samm Haillay, fl. 2001, Alex Kelly, 1979-, Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003, Alexander Wadouh, fl. 2002
Author / Creator
Gabrielle Brady, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Autlook Filmsales
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration, Mental illnesses, Environmental management
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Film Platform
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Losing Alaska
directed by Tom Burke, fl. 2014; produced by Alan Maher, fl. 1985 and Jessie Fisk, fl. 2016, Marcie Films (London, England: Taskovski Films, 2018), 1 hour 23 mins
LOSING ALASKA tells the story of a small community dealing with a slow-moving disaster. They have known for decades that their future was in peril; they have seen the land dropping away on all sides and the river growing stronger year after year. They will lose their first building some time in 2018. The school €..
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directed by Tom Burke, fl. 2014; produced by Alan Maher, fl. 1985 and Jessie Fisk, fl. 2016, Marcie Films (London, England: Taskovski Films, 2018), 1 hour 23 mins
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LOSING ALASKA tells the story of a small community dealing with a slow-moving disaster. They have known for decades that their future was in peril; they have seen the land dropping away on all sides and the river growing stronger year after year. They will lose their first building some time in 2018. The school – the highest building in the town – could be taking in water by 2019. They are losing up to 50 ft of land per year, every year.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Maher, fl. 1985, Jessie Fisk, fl. 2016, Marcie Films
Author / Creator
Tom Burke, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Taskovski Films
Topic / Theme
Climate change
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 Taskovski Films
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Tiny Easter Island Deals With Giant Trash Problem
produced by NewsHour Productions (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2018), 7 mins
Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It’s near what’s known as a “trash vortex” in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing population is producing more than 20 tons of trash per day. What’s to be done...
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produced by NewsHour Productions (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2018), 7 mins
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Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It’s near what’s known as a “trash vortex” in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing population is producing more than 20 tons of trash per day. What’s to be done? Jeffrey Brown explores some creative solutions, including a music school made of garbage.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
NewsHour Productions
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
NewsHour Productions
Speaker / Narrator
Jeffrey Brown, 1956-
Person Discussed
Jeffrey Brown, 1956-
Topic / Theme
21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 NewsHour Productions LLC
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Great Big Story, That's Amazing: Pigeon Patrol
produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 3 mins
More than five million people die every year from pollution-related illnesses, and nearly 10,000 of those deaths occur in London. But Romain LaCombe has made it his mission to change that. To do so, LaCombe — the London-based CEO of Plume Labs — has designed a system to help us understand more about the air we...
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produced by Great Big Story, in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 3 mins
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More than five million people die every year from pollution-related illnesses, and nearly 10,000 of those deaths occur in London. But Romain LaCombe has made it his mission to change that. To do so, LaCombe — the London-based CEO of Plume Labs — has designed a system to help us understand more about the air we breathe. And he did it in the most unconventional way imaginable: using pigeons ... with tiny backpacks. This is a mission for the pig...
More than five million people die every year from pollution-related illnesses, and nearly 10,000 of those deaths occur in London. But Romain LaCombe has made it his mission to change that. To do so, LaCombe — the London-based CEO of Plume Labs — has designed a system to help us understand more about the air we breathe. And he did it in the most unconventional way imaginable: using pigeons ... with tiny backpacks. This is a mission for the pigeon air patrol.
This video is from the Planet Earth collection of Great Big Stories.
This Great Big Story is a collaboration with The Weather Channel.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Great Big Story
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Story
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 CNN Newsource Sales
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Great Big Story, The Trashless Town
produced by Cable News Network (CNN), in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 4 mins
The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide associated with burning garb...
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produced by Cable News Network (CNN), in Great Big Story (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2017), 4 mins
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The village of Kamikatsu in Japan has taken their commitment to sustainability to a new level. While the rest of the country has a recycling rate of around 20 percent, Kamikatsu surpasses its neighbors with a staggering 80 percent. After becoming aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide associated with burning garbage, the town instated the Zero Waste Declaration with the goal of being completely waste-free by 2020.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Cable News Network (CNN)
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Great Big Story
Topic / Theme
Recycling (Waste, etc.)
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Copyright © 2017 CNN Newsource Sales
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How Rising Temperatures Can Fry the Economy
(New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2017), 3 mins
Apr.19 -- Climate researchers are reviewing myriad studies of heat and human behavior, adding them up, and looking for sound conclusions about the relationship between temperature and economic productivity. Here's a short, colorful video guide to this new, and worrisome, research.
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(New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2017), 3 mins
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Apr.19 -- Climate researchers are reviewing myriad studies of heat and human behavior, adding them up, and looking for sound conclusions about the relationship between temperature and economic productivity. Here's a short, colorful video guide to this new, and worrisome, research.
Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
News story
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Topic / Theme
Economic theory, Behaviorial drives, Climate change
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Bloomberg
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