March 17 – Air & Water Elements: Part 2

Presentation: Beyond Climate

Canadian; David Suzuki; 2020; w/cc; length: 48:00

Synopsis: Beyond Climate takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the heart of the issues. The film holistically connects the larger patterns of climate change with the human dimension, and what it looks like across BC from the top of the mountains to the depths of the oceans. Shot throughout the province over many years, the collective wisdom and perspectives of Indigenous leaders, local communities, scientists, and policymakers are featured. Dr. David Suzuki - renowned scientist, broadcaster and environmentalist - helps guide the journey as the narrator of the film. But, David is more than just narrator, he’s a long-term resident of BC, having lived most of his life in Vancouver, and this film is part of his enduring legacy. Now, in his 80s, Suzuki reflects back on his life, how his home province is changing, and offers his personal perspectives on the environment, economy, and opportunity to navigate our complex future if we “pull back and give nature a chance.” Addressing many of the pressing issues facing BC - from pipelines, liquefied natural gas, salmon, and Indigenous rights - the film is a timely contribution to the province and country as we grapple with climate change, the paramount issue of our time.

Presentation: The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Fight Climate Change: Talk About It!

Katherine Hayhoe, TED Talk, 2018, length: 17 minutes

Synopsis: How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, pragmatic talk, Hayhoe shows how the key to having a real discussion is to connect over shared values like family, community and religion -- and to prompt people to realize that they already care about a changing climate. "We can't give in to despair," she says. "We have to go out and look for the hope we need to inspire us to act -- and that hope begins with a conversation, today."

February 18– Air & Water Elements: Part 1

Presentation: Arctic Sinkholes

PBS/NOVA/WGBH; 2022: w/cc,  length: 53:27

Synopsis: Colossal explosions shake a remote corner of the Siberian tundra, leaving behind massive sinkholes. In Alaska, a huge lake erupts with bubbles of inflammable gas. Scientists are discovering that these mystifying phenomena add up to a ticking time bomb, as long-frozen permafrost melts and releases vast amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. What are the implications of these dramatic developments in the Arctic? Scientists and local communities alike are struggling to grasp the scale of the methane threat and what it means for our climate future.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Giant Sinkhole in Siberia 05:54 Evidence of Methane in Sinkholes 09:02 Alaskan Lake Bubbling 14:47 Effects of Permafrost Thaw on Climate 17:26 Native Alaskan Solutions to Permafrost 21:37Organic Matter Impacted by Permafrost 24:44 Greenhouse Gases Emitted from Permafrost Thaw 33:37 Fossil Methane in Earth’s Crust 42:19Arctic Regions are Sinking 47:47 How Communities are Finding Solutions to Permafrost Melting 50:15 Conclusion

Presentation: Ask Me Anything, with Dr David Suzuki

CBC Cross Country Check-up w/ Ismaila Alfa,  2023; w/cc; length: 27:00

Synopsis: Former host of The Nature of Things, David Suzuki joins Cross Country Checkup to takes questions about the need for action in the climate change fight, cutting through 'hopium' and the new normal stemming from wildfire smoke.

January 21 – Introduction to Climate Change

Presentation: Living in the Future’s Past

Documentary directed by Susan Kucera; 2018; w/ closed captions. 1 hour, 22 minutes

Synopsis: What kind of future do we want to live in? Jeff Bridges presents this beautifully photographed 4K tour de force of original thinking on who we are and the life challenges we face. This film upends our way of thinking and provides original insights into our subconscious motivations, the unintended consequences, and how our fundamental nature influences our future as mankind.