G 7-Adult Power Shift (VHS or DVD) Energy + Sustainability Kirk Bergstrom • 2003 • 26 min Sale $89.95 Hosted and narrated by Cameron Diaz,
this exciting four-part program circles the globe, exploring
the remarkable ways that energy touches our daily lives.
Cleverly weaving together the lives of astronauts in the Space Station,
villagers in the Amazon, and an actress in Hollywood, the film examines
vital energy issues and suggests ways that students can create a sustainable future.
In Connections, viewers discover how
energy links us as a global community.
Cradle to Cradle profiles
architect William McDonough, a Time magazine "Hero of the Planet," and
his innovative green building designs. Energy Path answers the
question, “When I turn on the light in my room,
where does the electricity come from and how does it reach me?”
Be the
Difference encourages personal action steps such as requesting
renewable energy from utilities, driving hybrid cars, and buying
energy-efficient appliances.
Power Shift serves as a terrific thought-starter
and discussion tool for sparking a conversation around energy,
sustainability, and technology. Reviews"Inspiring . . .this program provides a vital message about why new technology merits our attention and commitment." - School Libary Journal
"Wow! This film is quite simply the most powerful educational piece I've ever seen on renewable energy.
Hands down."
- Greg Watson, Vice President, Sustainable Development & Renewable
Energy, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
"Beautifully illustrates the role
of energy in our world. It offers easy, practical steps each
of us can take to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. The results
will be greater security, a prosperous economy, and a vibrant natural
world."
- Scott Cronk, President, Energy Matters
"Great! Power Shift provides a critical resource
for students, teachers, parents, and anyone else interested in
learning about clean energy solutions. It takes us on a journey
around the globe to villages electrified by the sun, buses powered
by fuel cells, and homes connected to large wind farms.
This program could not be more timely as we shift from a fossil-fuel
past to a clean-energy future."
- Ron Pernick, Co-Founder, Clean Edge
"Makes a compelling case for why industrial societies and developing nations
should accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to
renewable energy. Cameron Diaz is excellent as the host
and narrator. Very current."
- Eric Havel, Director of Education,
Chabot Space & Science Center
"High production values and many core concepts that illuminate the issues
of energy and sustainability. Power Shift would
certainly hold the attention of my teenage daughter."
- Rob SanGeorge, Vice President, World Resources
Institute
"Power Shift gives us the essential steps that we must take to accelerate
this transition to an economy that is based
on renewable energy. It is clear that a cleaner
environment and job growth can both be achieved
by better design engineering."
- Peter Meisen, President, Global Energy Network
Institute Awards- CINE Golden Eagle - Two Gold Medals, Omni Awards Broadcasts- Aired nationally on PBS SubjectsITEM # 833 VHS NTSC, DVD Sale $89.95 |