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. I expect these people always think about being beautiful but I was wrong when they produced this film. I have read that this is a non-profit film thats why it can be freely viewed and downloaded at YOUTUBE. Im so impressed on its cinematography. The narrator on this film is no other than Glenn Close, a Hollywood actress. No wonder her voice is so familiar to me. When I first saw it, I was daunted on the different panoramic views on Earth. Many scientists believed that the Earth was formed due to the volcanic eruptions that happened billions of years ago. Eruptions released so many gases full of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere which was devoid of oxygen. But, suddenly the Earth became cold. The water vapor condensed due to the perfect distance of the Earth from the Sun. The Earth maintained its balance and its now capable to produce water. Thats the time when primitive life started from archeobacteria which gives its color that feeds on the Earths heat. However, another form of bacteria called cyanobacteria or blue-green algae which were believed to be the ancestors of all life forms on Earth got all of its energy from the Sun. Subsequently, life altered the atmosphere. Plant
life has its own way of absorbing carbon dioxide and the releasing of oxygen on the Earths atmosphere. Then, water the most unstable substance on the planet which can be in liquid, solid and gaseous form is abundant here. Earth was able to sustain life due to the link of water and oxygen.
The connection between water and oxygen played a vital role in continuing the life forms here on Earth. Plants and animals were able to survived and evolved even the harshest environment. All species are connected. Each has its own purpose and a role to play. When humans came into the picture, there were so many changes that have occurred in our beloved home. Homo sapiens or the thinking man started out as a hunter for food. He conquered vast areas being a navigator. Then, he became a farmer who was able to cultivate its own food. Agriculture gives birth to cities and civilizations. Man was able to adapt on its environment and survived. Energy coming from the sun was distributed from plants to animals. When human intelligence is at its peak, he doesnt depend on the environment anymore instead he was able to change it. Humans were not dependent on the Sun any longer. Man discovered another form of energy coming from the ground. The decayed plants and animals billions of years ago became coal. Coal can be converted into a fossil fuel in the form of oil, petroleum, gasoline or natural gas. Humans harnessed the energy from fossil fuels and use it on his different inventions. His inventions make his life easier and faster. Man wanted to have a luxurious life. An ambitious human being is dependent on fossil fuels. Millions of barrels of oil are used everyday just to supplement his way of life. Without thinking that anytime these resources will be depleted.
There were so many areas in the world that were affected on the dependency of oil. The result of the combustion process of fossil fuels made our atmosphere like a furnace. The carbon dioxide that was stored on the Earths crust billions of years ago is now on the atmosphere. Big cities like New York, Tokyo, and Los Angeles to name a few are dependent on oil due to the use of technologically advanced machines that guarantees continuous production of goods and services. The accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere makes the existence of global warming. Global warming is now felt in so many parts of the world. We can feel its rage starting on the poles when the polar ice caps have already melted. Ocean levels rise and low land areas like the Maldives starting to disappear on the map. Water reservoir on the desert like the Jordan River is now on the danger zone because theres no rain. Millions of years ago, rivers are always connected to the sea like the Colorado River. Now, theyre not connected anymore. Another country like Bangladesh experienced drought and hurricane that decrease their population. Since the melting of ice on the poles started, the water source here on Earth also depleted. Lives of billions of people are at stake. Most of them are living near on the coastal areas. They are all on great danger. Scientists informed us that global warming is a serious problem. But, most of the people are not listening to them. Instead, they are busy on their
own lives. Only minority of the population has a comfortable life while the majority experienced famine and hunger. This film allowed us to change our bad habits that we have done on our planet. We must not think on having a luxurious life instead we must think of a decent life. Decent, in the sense, that we are not going to buy but we have to produce our own food. Government officials, scientists, rich, poor, young and old alike must work hand in hand to stop global warming. One solution is deforestation. Sad to say most of the mountain ranges anywhere in the world are already denuded. Just like here in Iligan in local setting. The catastrophe that the city experienced last December 2011 is an evidence of illegal logging. Lives and properties were destroyed. Humus, the fertile soil that is found in the upper part of the earth has eroded into the sea. The land is not suitable for planting more trees. Other countries replace forest trees into an agricultural land. They replaced it into eucalyptus trees that are needed for paper production. In Indonesia, their forest trees were changed into palm trees. Palm oil is used for biodiesel. Activities like agriculture, transportation, industry and deforestation needed a big amount of carbon. Entrepreneurs are focusing on the demand of fuel and food without thinking on the effects of planet Earth. All eyes are on the poles because the effects of global warming are very evident. There are species of plants and animals that are now extinct. These animals cannot survive in this kind of environment. Coral reefs
were also destroyed due to human activities. Sea creatures are decreasing its number because their habitats are destroyed. Now, there are countries that have started their efforts in using renewable resources. Theyre now using wind energy, solar energy and tidal energy. Its not yet too late. But we need to act right now. In this film, so many global issues are stated like famine and hunger. Famine happened because of droughts especially in Africa. People always think how to survive in this fast paced world. They dont know that if nature strikes on them all of us will be affected. Nobody is excempted. We must learn to conserve energy. Remember the law of conservation of energy: energy cannot be created nor destroyed but it can be transformed from one form to another. All of the energy that we have consumed in our planet will be converted into another form that can harm anyone. The use of machines that utilize fossil fuels started on Industrial revolution up to this day. Not all of us are well-informed. Government lacked the opportunity to educate all people. The role of a teacher comes into the picture. Teachers has an essential role in instilling the minds of the students the causes and effects of global warming. We must be an example to our students. Learning cannot be done solely in classrooms but also on the outside world. Tree planting and selective loggings are one of the activities. On the other side, being a consumer we must think on what we are going to buy. We must not patronize products that have destroyed our environment. In the education system,
environment activities must be mandatory. The vision and mission of schools all over the country must include the stewardship of our environment. Scientists must think of ways to stop the use of fossil fuels but they must design machines that use renewable energy sources. Information drive from national government down to the local government must be given emphasis. Allocation of national budget on environment protection must be given a big priority. Scientists said that they we only have 10 years to change the way we live. Act now for our childrens future. Its not yet too late. We must love all the things that our creator has given us. Theres a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that everybody will cooperate and it will always starts on me.