World energy consumption 1970 to 2005 This clip from Nobody`s Fuel, comes from Section 1: Prisoner`s Dilemma -- fossil fuels & what energy means to World energy consumption 1970 to 2005 This clip from Nobody`s Fuel, comes from Section 1: Prisoner`s Dilemma -- fossil fuels & what energy means to us. This clip describes how much energy the world consumes and what those sources are. This clip clearly demonstrates how world energy consumption has grown rapidly, nearly doubling in just the past 30 years. more >> <<less

300 year history of renewable energy This clip from Nobody`s Fuel, comes from Section 1: Prisoner`s Dilemma -- fossil fuels & what energy means to 300 year history of renewable energy This clip from Nobody`s Fuel, comes from Section 1: Prisoner`s Dilemma -- fossil fuels & what energy means to us. This clips describes the history of renewable energy and how our energy supply changed from 100% renewable in the 1800s to 9% today, comprised mostly of hydro power. An interesting point raised is the switch from biomass (firewood) to stored solar energy (coal) as trees began to become scarce in England and the USA. more >> <<less

What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, e What kind of environmental and social impacts are likely from the proposed copper mine? Serious rifts have already disturbed the community: "Before, everyone got on well in Intag - they shared everything - their jobs, their friendship - this doesn`t exist anyomore - and most of us don`t feel happy." (Norma Bolanos) Practices like sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and traditional craftsmanship offer alternatives to mining and, as such, they reveal a "way out" for local economies and communities. more >> <<less

With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his With cries of: "We are hungry for an ecologist!" Ronald Andrade, leader of CODEGAM, the organization funded by Ascendant Copper, violently forces his way into a municipal meeting. Fearing violence, fifteen representatives are forced to hide and the meeting is canceled. Next, Gary Davis, president and CEO of Ascendant Copper arrives on the scene offering "transparency" but refusing to discuss details. Finally, the mayor of Cotacachi, Auki Tituana, supported by the community, works to establish Cotacachi as an "ecological county" based on "responsibility towards nature." more >> <<less

In 1997, noted Harvard ecologist E.O. Wilson wrote to a small community in the remote cloud forest region of Ecuador, urging them to continue their fi In 1997, noted Harvard ecologist E.O. Wilson wrote to a small community in the remote cloud forest region of Ecuador, urging them to continue their fight against the scourge of copper mining in perhaps the most biodiverse hotspot on Earth.  Ten years later, the fight continues amid allegations of bribery, threats and coercion by the mining company.  In conjunction with Earth Day, we celebrate this community-led resistance as an example of how even the smallest village can stand up against the most powerful forces of industrial exploitation. more >> <<less

Nobody`s Fuel emphasizes how important energy is to human welfare. With 85% of world energy currently supplied by fossil fuels, it is clear that a rep Nobody`s Fuel emphasizes how important energy is to human welfare. With 85% of world energy currently supplied by fossil fuels, it is clear that a replacement must both mitigate carbon dioxide emissions and secure a stable and affordable fuel supply. This film explains that: * tar sands cannot cure "peak oil" * world energy consumption could triple by 2100 * history and technical limitations show renewable energy cannot ever provide more than 10% of world energy * energy efficiency and conservation marginally reduce carbon dioxide emissions * tree planting is not reliable for storing carbon dioxide permanently * the hydrogen economy is currently impractical Nobody`s Fuel is not a doomsday scenario. This film recommends the widespread adoption of nuclear fission energy. Using modern fast breeder reactors, nuclear fuel is the only energy that is large enough to replace fossil fuels and mitigate atmospheric carbon dioxide. more >> <<less

Nobody`s Fuel emphasizes how important energy is to human welfare. With 85% of world energy currently supplied by fossil fuels, it is clear that a rep Nobody`s Fuel emphasizes how important energy is to human welfare. With 85% of world energy currently supplied by fossil fuels, it is clear that a replacement must both mitigate carbon dioxide emissions and secure a stable and affordable fuel supply. This film explains that: * tar sands cannot cure "peak oil" * world energy consumption could triple by 2100 * history and technical limitations show renewable energy cannot ever provide more than 10% of world energy * energy efficiency and conservation marginally reduce carbon dioxide emissions * tree planting is not reliable for storing carbon dioxide permanently * the hydrogen economy is currently impractical Nobody`s Fuel is not a doomsday scenario. This film recommends the widespread adoption of nuclear fission energy. Using modern fast breeder reactors, nuclear fuel is the only energy that is large enough to replace fossil fuels and mitigate atmospheric carbon dioxide. more >> <<less

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