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(K-5th Grade) at John and Judy Gay Library (JJGL)
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The effects of climate change can be seen around the world with the increased intensity and frequency of storms causing flash floods and extreme heat leading to terrifying wildfires. These geological hazards can be deadly and have devastating effects on communities. This video introduces leading climate expert John Sweeney, who discuses the impact of climate change on increased rainfall, more frequent storms, and rising sea levels. It also looks at...
23) Ozone Repair
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In one of the great environmental success stories of our time, scientists say that a 35-year-old agreement has resulted in the steady and promising recovery of the earth's ozone layer, a critical protective shield that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Dr. Paul Newman, chief scientist for earth sciences at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins William Brangham to discuss.
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Homecoming follows Jason Baldes, an Eastern Shoshone and a member of the InterTribal Buffalo Council, as he leads historic transfers of bison to Indigenous communities which will maintain their herds to supply a healthy food source and cultural touchstone for their tribal citizens. The film explores what living among the bison once again means for Native people––today and for future generations.
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Through an enchanting twist of fate, the introduction of a rare horse breed into Jason's life sparks a profound understanding of the natural world and reveals a sustainable approach to meeting human needs while safeguarding our most precious environmental assets.
26) Last Man Fishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Last Man Fishing" is a cinematic look at the vastly changing seafood system through the lens of small-scale fishermen across the United States. Narrated by best-selling author Mark Bittman, the film explores the dichotomy between the industrial model and sustainable fishing methods that focus on conservation and quality.Among the fishermen profiled is renegade New Englander Tim Rider, whose dream of supporting his family as a fisherman is met with...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The energy from 1.5 hours of sunlight on the earth’s surface is sufficient to meet annual global energy consumption. This program introduces solar expert Peter Gallagher who discusses the basic physics of how the sun generates and releases energy and explains how our understanding of those processes can help predict how solar events could affect the earth. It visits the first solar farm in Ireland and looks at research in solar energy. It discusses...
28) Inhabitants
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
Inhabitants follows five Native American communities as they restore their traditional land management practices in the face of a changing climate.
29) Rubber Jellyfish
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Rubber Jellyfish" reveals the shocking jellyfish-like shapes that balloons burst into when they are released into the air and how this affects sea turtles. We also explore the balloon industry greenwashing that kept this phenomenon a secret for decades.
31) Hive to Honey
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Award-winning Colorado apiary Bee Squared sources and produces honey and honey products locally. Beth, the owner and operator, takes us on a tour of her facility in Berthoud, Colorado and shows us her bees, and walks us through the process of extracting and bottling the honey. She teaches us about bees and how the state of pollinators is declining, but not without showing how we can all help strengthen them and thus our environment. The future will...
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Years of industrialized agriculture have been a major contributor to climate change. "To Which We Belong" follows a new generation of farmers and ranchers who seek to rebuild their businesses and their planet by embracing the interconnectedness of living things. On land long depleted by monocultured crops, Trey Hill fills the fields with colorful tangles of plant life, revivifying the soil and bringing new richness to the harvest. In Chihuahua, Mexico...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door-you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts,...
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