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Subject: VIDEO: "The Enviornment -- Forests and Climate"
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=> From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
=> Subject: FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS: The Environment -- Forests and Climate

FRIDAY NIGHT VIDEOS: The Environment -- Forests and Climate

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Programs included in this section:      *Indicates ORDER NUMBER 

 1. RAINFORESTS: PROVING THEIR WORTH   *267 
 2. THE FOREST THROUGH THE TREES   *269 
 3. DESERT UNDER SEIGE   *283 
 4. SPACESHIP EARTH: OUR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT   *240 
 5. YOU CAN'T GROW HOME AGAIN   *242 
 6. MAN OF THE TREES   *208 
 7. ENVIRONMENT UNDER FIRE: 
        ECOLOGY AND POLITICS IN CENTRAL AMERICA   *388 
 8. OUR THREATENED HERITAGE   *396 
 9. EARTH FIRST: THE STRUGGLE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN RAINFOREST *349 
10. GREENHOUSE CRISIS - THE AMERICAN RESPONSE   *219 
11. STOPPING THE COMING ICE AGE   *212 


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RAINFORESTS: PROVING THEIR WORTH     1990 * 31 min. 
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   Produced by Interlock Media Associates 
    
   >Institutions: VHS Sale $85.  Rent $45. 
   >Individuals/Low-income groups: VHS Sale $35. Rent $20. 

   Is a living rain forest of greater economic value than one 
 that has been cut down for timber or pastureland?  The inter- 
 national marketing of foods, cosmetics, and crafts derived 
 from tropical forests may provide native inhabitants with the 
 economic means to protect their vanishing lands.  RAIN FORESTS: 
 PROVING THEIR WORTH explores the promising new movement to 
 market sustainably collected forest products. 

   Moving through the landscape of rain forest commerce, PROVING 
 THEIR WORTH captures hopeful developments: new groves of peach 
 trees reforesting the hills of Costa Rica, bustling markets on 
 the Amazon, and environmentally conscious American companies 
 successfully using renewable forest products. But obstacles re- 
 main: Brazil nut collectors aren't getting fair prices, and the 
 trees that once sustained them are being burned for charcoal.       
 Some forest inhabitants are concerned that outsiders will bring 
 unwelcome change to traditional ways.  And Western businesses, 
 racing to cash in on public demand for "green" products, could 
 easily repeat the abusive practices that marked Amazonia's 
 earlier rubber boom. 

   With stunning visuals, rare archival footage, first person 
 accounts, and an original soundtrack, RAIN FORESTS, PROVING  
 THEIR WORTH provides a provocative look at a crucial effort 
 to save the rain forests and its peoples. 

      *Narrated by Jane Alexander 

        *Riena International Environmental Film Festival, France. 

   "Of all the stories of the Amazon rain forest, this is the 
    one that has not yet been told.  RAIN FORESTS: PROVING 
    THEIR WORTH gives fresh, insider perspectives on the long- 
    term prospects for forest survival." 
        -Linda Harrar, Producer of RACE TO SAVE THE PLANET, WGBH         

   "RAINFORESTS: PROVING THEIR WORTH bears elegant,insightful 
    witness to the true wealth of the living forest...a powerful 
    and important work." 
        -Joe Kane, Editor, "The World Rain Forest Report"        

   "Forceful work creatively presented." 
        -Denneth Andrasko, Senior Forestry Analyst, U.S. EPA     

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THE FOREST THROUGH THE TREES    1990 * 58 min. 
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   Produced by Frank Green, Isan Film Group      

   >Institutions: VHS Sale $85.  Rent $45. 
   >Individuals/Low-income groups:  VHS Sale $39.95  Rent$25. 

   Northern California's majestic redwood forests are an  
irreplaceable national treasure.  While world attention focuses 
on the rapid devastation of tropical rainforests, here in the  
United States the last remaining stands of virgin redwoods in 
private hands are being destroyed at a far greater rate. 

   THE FOREST THROUGH THE TREES, produced by former NBC news 
bureau chief Frank Green, takes a sobering look at the highly- 
charged battle for the redwoods.  The controversial logging 
practices of two timber companies are examined, as are the  
strategies of environmental groups.  Loggers, timber executives, 
politicians, environmentalists, and local residents all speak 
passionately of their concerns and interests.  But the film 
goes beyond these competing interests to consider alternatives 
to current logging practices, and explore the underlying public 
policy and resource issues that affect us all. 

   Extraordinary close-ups of the endangered spotted owl and 
rare footage of the marbled murrelet, along with magnificent 
forest scenes, bring the redwoods to life.  This is a thought- 
ful, visually spectacular film on a complex issue of national 
importance. 

     *Narrated by Sidney Pollack, Acadamy Award-winning Director   

   "Compelling photography, an incredibly timely and up-to-date 
    film on the plight of the Northern California redwoods.  The 
    message is clear--can we preserve this unique national and 
    biological resource?  A film...that you must see.  Use it in 
    Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Humanities." 
          -Frank Sciavo, Faculty fo Environmental Studies, 
                       San Jose University, (California) 

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DESERT UNDER SEIGE      1991 * 28 min. 
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         Produced by Doug Prose 

      >INSTITUTIONS:  VHS Sale $85.  Rent $45. 
      >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS:  VHS Sale $35.  Rent $25. 

    This 28-minute video program portrays the uniqueness and   
beauty of the California desert, and it shows how increasing hu- 
man pressures are threatening many components of the desert's 
fragile ecosystems.  A brief history of the human presence in the 
region brings the viewer up to date with the rapid population  
growth fringing the desert's western edge, and the negative envi- 
ronmental effects that this growth is having on the desert.   
Leading desert scientists appear in field and office interviews 
to explain the effects of various human activities on the des- 
ert environment.  Activities include: Strip-mining; livestock  
grazing; agriculture; urbanization; off-road vehicle recreation; 
and military training.  The plight of the Desert Tortoise, which 
was recently listed as a threatened species,is covered in detail. 

    A major emphasis of the program is the desert's natural 
beauty.  The old way of thinking of the desert as a "wasteland" 
is strongly challenged by images and facts that portray the 
biodiversity of this land.  The fragility of the desert, in the 
face of modern technology and population growth, is also empha- 
sized throughtout the program. 

    The program script, which was carefully written with guidance 
>from a team of science advisors, is read by Ginger Casey of KQED- 
TV, PBS affiliate in San Francisco.  An original music score of  
flutes, strings, and ethnic percussion instruments is woven  
throughout the program. 

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SPACESHIP EARTH: OUR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT      1990 * 25 min. 
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          Produced by Worldlink 

    >VHS Sale $39.95 

    Eating burgers in L.A....Surfing in Australia...Indians in 
the Amazon....Sickness in Africa...What in the world do these 
have in common? 

    Spaceship Earth is a unique program demonstrating the amaz- 
ing interdependence of human, natural, and technological systems.   
Hosted entirely by young people, this unusual video travels the 
world examining three of today's most critical environmental 
issues: Deforestation, Global Warming, and Ozone Depletion. 
These abstract concepts are made immediate and personally 
relevant.  With increased understanding and awareness, viewers 
are challenged to "get involved and make a difference."   
SPACESHIP EARTH features international rock star Sting, an 
articulate spokesman for the rainforests.  the program is an 
excellent discussion starter: fast-paced, factual, educational,  
and entertaining.  Good for teenage and adult audiences. 

          *A TEACHER'S GUIDE is included. 


         **WINNER, Best non-theatrical film, U.S. Environmental 
                   Film Festival. 

      "SPACESHIP EARTH helps viewers understand the global 
       significance of their everyday actions.  Deserves a place 
       in any collection of quality environmental programming." 
               - Jay D. Hair, President, National Wildlife Fed. 

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YOU CAN'T GROW HOME AGAIN      1990 * 58 min. 
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           Produced by Children's Television Workshop 

      >VHS Sale $19.95 

    YOU CAN'T GROW HOME AGAIN is a rainforest primer for 
children.  This 3-2-1 Contact "Extra" is designed to teach 
basic Life Science concepts including Bio-diversity, Species 
Identification, and the importance of tropical rainforests 
in preventing global warming.  Hosted by Stephanie, a young 
Asian-American woman, the program format combines "Stephanie's 
Impossible Quizzes" with insect collection safaris to Costa 
Rica, visits to an iguana farm, and elegant demonstrations 
of basic scientific principles.  Fast-paced, informative, 
captivating--this is a program that brings the rainforests 
and science to life.  Ideal for children 8 and up. 

          **3-2-1 Contact programs have won wide critical 
            acclaim, including 11 Emmys, 2 Parent's Choice 
            Awards, and a Peabody. 

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MAN OF THE TREES       1982 * 26 min. 
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          Produced by Leon Narbey and John Maynard 

      >VHS Sale $29.95 

    MAN OF THE TREES presents the remarkable story of Richard 
St. Barbe Baker, who dedicated most of his 92 years to  
the world's forests.  This vibrant New Zealander traveled 
the world in defense of trees--a cause he saw as essential to  
planetary survival.  St. Barbe Baker is shown at work spreading 
his love of trees in New Zealand, North America, and with 
African tribes, whom he inspired to create a ceremonial dance 
for tree planting.  Through his efforts, billions of trees were 
planted worldwide.  Though he died recently, his tireless work  
and his environmental message are more timely than ever.  His 
life serves as an inspiration for anyone concerned about the  
impact of deforestation on the ecosphere.  Perfect for children 
and adults. 

          ** New Zealand Film Festival 

      "Poignant...Baker speaks movingly about the strength and 
       inspiration he draws from trees.  Rated A." 
             --Entertainment Weekly 

      "An inspiring film about the vision and commitment of one 
       man who spent a lifetime extolling the sanctity of trees 
       to many cultures." 
             --Safe Planet Film Guide 

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ENVIRONMENT UNDER FIRE: ECOLOGY AND POLITICS IN CENTRAL AMERICA 
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          1988 * 28 min. 

           Produced by the Environmental Project on Central 
           America and the Moving Images Video Project. 

      >INSTITUTIONS: VHS Sale $75.  Rent $35. 
      >INDIVIDUALS/LOW-INCOME GROUPS: VHS Sale $39.95  Rent $25. 

    Central America is celebrated for its lush tropical rain- 
forests, diverse animal life, and fertile volcanic soil--an 
environment that has sustained human civilization for thousands 
of years.  But today Central America's natural environment is  
seriously endangered, leading to increased poverty among its  
populace.  More than two-thirds of the rainforests have been  
destroyed.  Deadly pesticides are exported from the U.S. to 
Central America.  Much of the agricultural land is used to  
export cattle and crops to the U.S. and continuing conflicts  
are devastating the land and displacing millions of people. 
ENVIRONMENT UNDER FIRE explores the issues behind this crisis,  
along with potential solutions.  Top Central American and U.S. 
environmentalists provide important perspectives.  Useful for 
Environmental or Central American Studies.   

          **SILVER AWARD, Houston International Film Festival 
          **MERIT AWARD, International Wildlife Film Festival 

      "ENVIRONMENT UNDER FIRE captures the beauty of Central 
       America and reveals the power that is destroying it, 
       yet provides hope...for a healthy environment." 
             --David Brower, Chair, Earth Island Institute 

      "A very important contribution to understanding the 
       environmental problems of Central America." 
            --Prof. Bert Pfeiffer, Environmental Studies, 
                                   University of Montana 

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OUR THREATENED HERITAGE       1988 * 19 min. 
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           Produced by the National Wildlife Federation 

      >VHS Sale $29.95 

    Every minute more than 50 acres of tropical forest are 
destroyed or seriously degraded.  Several species a day are  
lost to extinction as a result.  The death of these forests is 
affecting all of us on earth--accelerating changes in global 
weather, eliminating valuable biological resources for industry 
and medicine, and exacerbating hunger and poverty.  OUR 
THREATENED HERITAGE, produced by the nation's largest 
environmental organization, provides a concise overview of the 
destruction of of the rainforests and what can be done to stop 
it.  Images of the fascinating wildlife and towering trees are 
vividly presented, along with comments from global experts about 
the causes and potential solutions to the destruction.  The link 
between environment and development in the tropics is also  
explored.  OUR THREATENED HERITAGE provides an excellent summary 
of the demise of one of our most important ecosystems.  Useful 
for young adult and general audiences. 

      "Concise overview of environmental degradation and 
       species extinction in the tropical rainforest...links 
       environmental problems with development..." 
             --Safe Planet Film Guide 

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EARTH FIRST: THE STRUGGLE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN RAINFOREST 
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          1990 * 58 MIN. 

          Produced by Jeni Kendell and Paul Tait 

      >VHS Sale $39.95 

    EARTH FIRST, set in Australia, highlights the plight of the 
oldest living link with the past, the majestic rainforests, and  
the dramatic struggle to save them.  The program looks at a 70 
square kilomenter stand of rainforest, which is all that remains 
>from an age when Australia was the center of a mighty super- 
continent called Gondwanaland, covered by a magnificent emerald 
rainforest.  It is also the story of people who care, who went  
to the most extraordinary lengths to save these rainforests;  
everyday people who stirred the conscience of a nation through 
their risk-taking actions.  A remarkable film on one of our  
planet's most important topics.  Includes commentary from top  
international scientists. 

         **BRONZE AWARD, Columbus International Film Festival 
         **U.S. Environmental Film Festival 

      "...A rare and isnpirational look at the fight to preserve 
       one of the world's richest biological resources..." 
             --Safe Planet Film Guide 

      "Captures the beauty of the remaining Australian rain- 
       forest and documents the spirited efforts of environ- 
       mentalists to halt its decimation." 
             --Billboard Magazine 


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GREENHOUSE CRISIS - THE AMERICAN RESPONSE    1989 * 11 min. 
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          Produced by the Union of Concerned Scientists 

   >VHS Sale $20. 

   This fast-paced video illustrates the relationship between  
energy consumption, the greenhouse effect, and global warming. 
Based on research by the respected Union of Concerned Scientists, 
the program details the potential consequences of global warming, 
and stresses the need for energy efficiency and renewable forms 
of energy.  Specific ways individuals can help resolve this 
critical environmental problem are highlighted.  A good intro- 
ductory program intended for all audiences. 
        *Discussion guide included. 

       **Bronze medal, 32nd Annual Int'l Film and TV Festival. 

   "An effective, carefully prepared, succinct, objective  
    presentation of a growing global problem that must be 
    addressed now.  Recommended...." 
        -R.L. Smith, Choice Magazine, American Library Assoc.    

   "...A plea for conservation on the part of individuals..." 
        -Safe Planet Film Guide  

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STOPPING THE COMING ICE AGE    1988 * 45 min. 
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        Produced by Larry Ephron 

    >Institutions: VHS Sale $75.  Rent $40. 
    >Individuals/Low-income groups:  VHS Sale $29.95 

   STOPPING THE COMING ICE AGE provides evidence that human 
contributions to the "greenhouse effect" may be doing more 
than warming certain regions of the earth--they may be  
accelerating the natural cycle of ice ages.  This program  
dramatically illustrates how the greenhouse effect may be  
increasing temperature differences, creating more clouds, 
and transferring huge quantities of moisture to the higher 
latitudes, building up the polar glaciers.  STOPPING THE 
COMING ICE AGE proposes that it may be possible to turn this 
around--by minimizing our contributions to the greenhouse 
effect, planting vast quantities of fast-growing trees, and 
remineralizing existing forests to increase their growth. 
Combines expert commentary with excellent visuals. 

   "The actions recommended here are urgently needed to 
    avoid global disaster." 
         -Paul Gersper, Professor of Soil Science, 
                       University of California, Berkeley        

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