Environment12 Videos

Land of Hope and Glory shines a light on UK animal farming with investigative video journalism and undercover footage. Produced by the founders of animal rights organisation Surge, approximately one hundred facilities are featured in the film, providing an expansive overview of conditions and treatment of animals. The documentary seeks to demonstrate to the British […]

Before the Flood is a collaborative project between some of the most recognised names in Hollywood in conjunction with National Geographic. Spanning a course of three years, the film follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he examines the impact of global warming in various locales around the globe. The film documents the significant effects this phenomenon […]

Climate change is one of the greatest perils facing mankind today. Drop in the Ocean discusses the threat and how it impacts Ireland, featuring the country’s leading scientists, writers and environmental activists. The film demonstrates that Ireland’s actions have long-reaching ramifications on the planet, even as faraway as Ethiopia, through the use powerful imagery of […]

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret tackles the tough topic of environmental conservation through a new angle. Instead of focusing on things like deforestation or a lack of recycling, filmmaker Kip Andersen argues that animal agricultural practices are the primary cause of environmental issues. The documentary follows Andersen’s journey as he attempts to uncover the truth behind […]

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, refers to the technique of drilling into rock using pressurised liquid in order to extract energy. Opponents of fracking have voiced concerns about environmental damage and contamination. On the other end of the spectrum, supporters of fracking allege that anti-fracking activists and the media have spread misinformation and that […]

After being offered $100,000 in 2008 by a gas exploration company seeking to drill on his family’s land, Josh Fox decided to learn more about the industry. Though the offer was tempting, he was determined to find out more about the process known as fracking and how it affects communities near gas drilling sites. Gasland […]

David Attenborough looks at the issue of human sustainability and whether the planet is on a course towards a population crisis. The Earth’s population is growing exponentially, having grown from just 2.5 billion people in 1950 to 7 billion today. However, its resources are not increasing at the same pace of human reproduction, which is […]

Addicted To Plastic embarks on a global journey spanning three years and five continents in search of solutions to plastic pollution. It chronicles the material’s rise over the past century, its toxic impact on our ecosystem, and explores leading-edge solutions to recycling, biodegradability and toxicity through expert interviews. These solutions, including bioplastic made from plants, […]

Although many films have alerted the public to the issue of climate change, most have ignored one of its most important causes: rapid livestock production. Presented by Dutch MP Marianne Thieme, the leader of the Party for the Animals, Meat the Truth points out the fact that livestock farming creates more worldwide greenhouse gas emissions […]

Narrated and produced by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, The 11th Hour seeks to raise awareness of the depleted state of the earth’s natural environment. It explores how we have arrived at this state by looking at the way we live, our impact on the earth’s ecosystems and what we can do to reverse the trend. The […]

Who Killed the Electric Car shows how an innovation aimed at eliminating the need for gasoline to fuel cars in the 1990s was squelched by the automotive industry. General Motors unveiled its EV-1 in 1997 as a car that provides transportation without using any gas or oil. It also needed no muffler and never required […]

Earthlings, narrated by Joaquin Phoenix, details the human use of animals in five specific areas: for food, clothing, entertainment, science, and as pets. Director Shaun Monson uses hidden cameras to unveil the practices of puppy mills and pet stores, among other sites in which humans interact with animals in a for-profit manner. Monson attempts to […]