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At one point a sceptic of the environmental impact of humans, Sir David Attenborough has more than redressed the balance with this fascinating two hour documentary, The Truth About Climate Change.
It’s split into two parts, as the first half of The Truth About Climate Change examines some of the high profile natural disasters of the past few years, and questions how much of a part humans had to play in them. Attenborough also discusses various other lower profile environmental changes too, and what kind of impact they’re having. It’s intelligently done, without, crucially, coming across as preachy.
The rest of The Truth About Climate Change is then taken up by looking ahead, to what the long-term impact on the planet is likely to be, and things we can do to make sure those worse case scenarios simply don’t come true. Given the strengths of the arguments made before the documentary arrives at this segment, it’s not something you’ll want to ignore.
The Truth About Climate Change is no Saturday night watch, but it is a thoughtful documentary that certainly offers an unsettling amount of food for thought. Fortunately, it does remember, through Attenborough, to spend enough time working through the actions after it’s outlined the damage that’s being done. And that makes it a rounded, interesting piece of work.--Jon Foster
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Sir David Attenborough undertakes a personal journey to discover how global warming is changing the planet he knows so well. The Truth About Climate Change is a two part documentary presented by David Attenborough who asks the question What is the future for our world? In programme one, Sir David searches the EVIDENCE FOR GLOBAL WARMING to establish what is causing it. Some extraordinary phenomena have taken place in recent times; Hurricane Katrina, the heat wave of 2003, polar bears swimming in search of ice and vast swarms of insects enveloping an African village. But are these isolated incidents or are they omens of a greater global change? Sir David discovers that the world is warming at an unprecedented rate, and finds out why this is now far beyond any normal allowance for cyclical fluctuation. And as ice crashes into the sea, Professor Ian Stirling darts and weighs polar bears, showing that a shorter hunting season caused by diminishing ice is affecting their breeding and health. The world that David brought to the screen in Life in the Freezer may be about to disappear. But are humans to blame? These changes are already in motion whatever we do now, but Sir David believes that we may be able to act to prevent a catastrophe. In programme two, Sir David ASSESSES THE PREDICTIONS FOR GLOBAL WARMING to discover what may happen to our world in the future and asks what we can do to save it? How can we lessen the impact on future generations? People around the world are having to adapt their way of life as the climate changes; the Inuit in the Arctic whose hunting is now limited, the Pacific island inhabitants forced to move as their homes disappear beneath the waves, and the Siberian homes slowly sinking into the permafrost. The programme investigates some of the possible scenarios for the future, including rise in sea level, insect plagues and an increase in diseases. The Truth about Climate Change is a call to arms by the man who has shown us so much over the years of our rapidly changing planet.
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50 of 63 people found the following review helpful
I'm biased in reviewing this, as I had the huge honour of working with Sir David Attenborough on parts of the second film that is contained in this DVD. But, from a climate change scientist's point of view, I think the BBC really have excelled themselves here. The content is well-balanced and fast-moving, the facts are well laid out and reflect the consensus of the scientific community. All this is against the incredible back drop of Sir David's myriad programmes from the last few decades, programmes that have brought the wonders of the natural world into the living rooms of millions. With him as our expert guide we have seen so many animals, plants and ecosystems to which previous generations were oblivious. Now he shows us how many of these species and habitiats are at risk, how millions of humans are also threatened, and the ways in which the most extreme impacts of human-induced climate change can be avoided. It's not about beautiful footage (though there is plenty), it's not about a relaxed couple hours letting David's soothing tones wash over you (though he is on top form), instead this is a documentary that puts all those of the superb 'Life' series into fragile perspective.
22 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding. Beautifully edited, narrated and pieced together. The footage is what you'd expect and David delivers his message in a balanced and unimposing way. The message is so important that I just hope people listen and take it on board, rather than letting it wash over them as if it were another 'Living Planet' episode. Surely this man can speak with authority on such a subject and what he has seen change over the years. The fact that it is from the heart and has no political agenda must make it all the more potent and credible.
16 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Please ignore the 1-star deniers. This is an excellent DVD, 90 minutes with David Attenborough as goes to the Met Office and locations around the world and investigates global warming effects felt today (like in the floods in Pakistan and the fires in Australia and Moscow) and what the future level of co2 concentration in the atmosphere with mean for climate around the world by 2020, 2050, 2100. Please view with an open mind. Why would someone like Sir David Attenborough be moved to make a film like this? because he knows the global warming is here today and the sooner you realise the problem, the sooner you can take action.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A very good overview, that is not technical.
As you would expect from a BBC and D Attenborough combination, this is a very good overview of climate change, with good narration and visuals. Read more
Published 7 months ago by N. Waby
Poor Attenborough!
David Attenborough is a gentleman scientist from the days before the politicisation of science.
No scientist can be an expert in all fields. Read more
No scientist can be an expert in all fields. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brian Williams
yes, there's a message, clear and explicit
Clear and explicit message, compiled with Attenborough's famous clarity and gentle passion. Low average rating appears consequence of climate-change-deniers rather than quality of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. Dalhuijsen
Please ignore the climate change deniers
Please ignore the climate change deniers as they have their own extremist views to push. This is a thoughtful series, which deserves much praise. Read more
Published 18 months ago by P R Pfeiffer
Only 4 stars for Sir David
Film consists of two parts. Part one is a good documentary although there are a few disappointments. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tomaszek
I Trust Sir David Attenborough.
Sir David Attenborough is a scientist and naturalist of the hightest caliber and reputation. I was extremely pleased to see Sir David tackle the issue of climate change in this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by James P. Zaworski
I love David, but here he diverts to send a message
I regard all of David's works worth buying because they are highly informative and truly strives to help us understand the world we live in. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ra Tera
Shame David has been sucked in to the MMGW sham
Great production values as you would expect, but this is all about an old man pushing (indirectly) a depopulation agenda through the scam of MMGW. Biased and one-sided! Avoid!
Published on 24 May 2010 by Ian S. Wilkinson
Overtaken by events
Unfortunately although beautifully filmed and narrated to perfection by David Attenborough this DVD's contents have been overtaken by events and most of the assertions have been... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Gods Revenge
Sadly deluded
I have the greatest admiration for David Attenborough as a splendid presenter. However, I am saddened that he was persuaded to lend his talents to the bogus science of "global... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by B. Flaks
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