Environment8 Videos

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]