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This film examines the impact of climate change and the role of wealth and power in shaping responses to the crisis. It discusses how the growing consumption of fossil fuels is leading to environmental degradation and shows the inequality in responsibility for climate change, particularly between rich and poor populations. The film uses the example of Alberta's oil sands, where extensive resource extraction has significant environmental consequences, to illustrate the broader issues at play.
The documentary also emphasizes the interconnectedness of various social movements, suggesting that fighting inequality and building a just economy are essential to addressing climate change. It points out that people involved in diverse struggles, from housing rights to environmental justice, are all part of the same movement. The film concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to recognize their role in the fight against climate change and to unite in seeking change.
Why Watch
- •See how Alberta's oil sands are reshaping the environment.
- •Find out why climate change is tied to social inequality.
- •Meet activists fighting for environmental justice worldwide.
Did You Know
•Oil companies developing the oil sands contribute $22 billion a year to the Canadian government.
•The tar sands in Alberta have been undisturbed for 10,000 years until recent extraction efforts.
•The divorce rate among workers in the tar sands is significantly high due to family separations.
•Thousands of Chinese miners are involved in an illegal gold rush in Ghana.
Perfect For
Climate activistsSocial justice advocatesEnvironmental policy makers