Wake Up, Freak Out - then Get a Grip
I’ve just watched a really good short film (11 minutes) online, that explains the concept of tipping points in relation to climate change. It’s called Wake Up, Freak Out, Then Get a Grip - the site has the film, references to the science that backs it up, and a statement from the film-maker about his goals.
It’s made by Leo Murray, with the support of the Royal College of Art in the UK. It first explains the tipping points in our climate, such as the albedo effect, increasingly acidic oceans, and melting permafrost. Then it shows what the consequences might be if any one of those tipping points pushes our only planet past the point of no return. Finally, just when you’re ready to freak out at this catastrophe, it reminds us that we already know the solutions to this problem: all we need to do is make sure we act before it’s too late.
If you like it, I hope you’ll share it with your family and friends. Or with anyone who is concerned about climate change, but thinks it’s a problem our children will have to deal with in some far-off future. Climate change is an urgent problem, and the sooner we make the necessary changes, the better.
Tags: climate change, video