Prince Ea – ‘Dear Future Generations: Sorry’
“The thing about truth is, it can be denied, not avoided.” – Prince Ea
A truly invigorating spoken word poem on the actions we’ve taken that have destroyed this planet, and the actions we must take now to redirect ourselves towards revival. Prince Ea shares with us his powerful message on environmental destruction and what we – the roots, the people – can do to revert that destruction and take steps (then leaps) to save us all from extinction.
Conservation International – ‘Nature is Speaking’
“Your actions will determine your fate, not mine.” – Julia Roberts as Mother Nature
Julia Roberts, as the voice of Mother Nature, speaks a haunting and powerful truth: if we don’t take action now and do enough to turn from our current path of unsustainability… the Earth will live on, but we will perish.
Prince Ea – ‘Three seconds’
As the human population continues to grow, so does our impact on the environment. In fact, recent research has shown that three-quarters of Earth’s land surface is under pressure from human activity. In this short film, spoken word artist Prince Ea makes a powerful case for protecting the planet and challenges the human race to create a sustainable future.
TED Ed – ‘What really happens to the plastic you throw away’
We’ve all been told that we should recycle plastic bottles and containers. But what actually happens to the plastic if we just throw it away? Emma Bryce traces the life cycles of three different plastic bottles, shedding light on the dangers these disposables present to our world.
UN Environment – ‘Seven billion dreams, one planet, consume with care’
Living within planetary boundaries is the most promising strategy for ensuring a healthy future. Human prosperity need not cost the earth. Living sustainably is about doing more and better with less. It is about knowing that rising rates of natural resource use and the environmental impacts that occur are not a necessary by-product of economic growth.
