The scale of this climate crisis is shocking and unrecoverable. From record-breaking heat waves and storms to severe droughts, this documentary explores why climate change is accelerating everywhere and what it means for the future of humanity.
A Disturbed Global System
For centuries, humanity has tried to predict the weather for survival and prosperity. With scientific advancements, we have succeeded in forecasting the future, but our own reckless actions have disrupted the climate, now threatening our very existence. The climate crisis, originating from a disturbed global system, is causing unprecedented weather events across the planet.
This documentary features climate reporters from Brazil, Italy, Thailand, Spain, and Canada, who reveal the shocking reality of extreme weather. We see how extreme heat and cold, fine dust, and hurricanes are deeply impacting our lives.
The View From Space and Ground
From space, we can see the full picture of Earth's weather patterns. This perspective has helped meteorology advance rapidly. The film shows extreme weather events from the perspective of an astronaut YouTuber. We connect with climate reporters around the world to witness the devastating consequences of drought in the Brazilian Amazon, where river dolphins are dying, and the rising sea levels in Venice, Italy.
The climate crisis is also causing desertification in Mongolia, where 76.9% of the country is becoming a desert due to drought and warming temperatures. This is leading to more frequent and intense sandstorms, threatening the survival of nomads. At the same time, the Arctic is experiencing rapid glacier retreat, with the Svalbard glaciers losing 184 billion tons of ice in the last 10 years alone.
The Consequences of Human Activity
The Amazon, which absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, is being destroyed by humans for farming, illegal logging, and gold mining. This is releasing an excessive amount of greenhouse gases, leading to extreme weather events like the massive wildfires in Canada and Hawaii, caused by severe drought and high temperatures.
The El Niño that began in the summer of 2023 was intensified by global warming, causing extreme heat and drought worldwide. Thailand, for instance, experienced a record-high heat index of 54°C and a 25% drop in rainfall. The government's attempts at artificial rain were not enough to solve the drought. As ocean and atmospheric temperatures rise, the frequency of hurricanes and tropical storms is also increasing. According to storm chaser Ricky Forbes, "Tornado Alley" in the central U.S. is expanding.
In 2023, natural disasters caused by extreme weather hit an unprecedented scale. As our planet dies in a blaze of glory, this documentary asks a simple question: What will be the fate of the Earth?
Информация по комментариям в разработке