Carbon Nation (2010)

Directed by

Peter Byck

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 26m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 4 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary explores technological and community-based ways to reduce carbon emissions. It features interviews with experts and business leaders discussing practical energy solutions.

optimisticinformativehopefulconversationalmatter-of-factsolution-orientedneutral-tonedforward-looking

What happens

Carbon Nation is a 2010 documentary film by Peter Byck about technological- and community-based energy solutions to the growing worldwide carbon footprint. The film is narrated by Bill Kurtis. Rather than highlighting the problems with use of fossil fuels, Carbon Nation presents a series of ways in which the 16 terawatts of energy the world consumes can be met while reducing or eliminating carbon-based sources. It contains optimistic interviews with experts in various fields, business CEOs, and sustainable energy supporters to present a compelling case for change while having a neutral, matter-of-fact explanation. Among those interviewed are Richard Branson, former CIA director R. James Woolsey, Earth Day founder Denis Hayes and environmental advocate Van Jones. Much of the content of the film consists of interviews, some are listed above. The list of interviewees also includes Lester R. Brown – president, Earth Policy Institute Sean Casten – president and CEO, Recycled Energy Development Ralph Cavanagh – lead attorney, NRDC Bob Fox – partner, Cook+Fox Architects Thomas Friedman – author and The New York Times columnist Eban Goodstein – economic professor, Lewis and Clark College Gary Hirshberg – chairman, president, and CEO of Stonyfield Farm Sadhu Aufochs Johnston – chief environmental officer, City of Chicago Amory B. Lovins – chairman and chief scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute Joel Makower – executive director, GreenBiz.com Edward Mazria – executive director, Solar Richmond Arthur H. Rosenfeld – commissioner, California Energy Commission John Rowe (CEO) Exelon – chairman and CEO, Exelon Corporation Sherri W. Goodman (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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