CANARY IN A COALMINE The video is divided into two segments. Part one examines the effects on the small Pacific Islands of over-logging, over-fishing and climate change caused primarily by large industrialized countries. Part two looks at church involvement in climate change programs initiated by the World Council of Churches including the 1996 petition campaign. (32 minutes)

GLOBAL MARKETPLACE (THE) From the series, The Global Generation, is about the benefits of globalization. It features companies around the world which incorporate both a business sense and a social conscience by use of such ingredients as ethical investment policies and corporate codes of conduct. Features information about the Citizens Bank of Canada. (25 minutes)

GLOBAL NEIGHBOURHOOD (THE) From the series, The Global Generation, is about what can happen with globalization of activism. It examines what can happen when non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world join forces on such issues as foreign debt, the environment and international trade. (25 minutes)

GLOBAL WARMING: HOT TIMES AHEAD This environmental resource discusses the causes and potential effects of global warming. It offers practical short-term and long-term solutions for industry and individuals to help conserve energy and develop new sources of energy. The video presents what can often be dry information in an interesting and entertaining style.(23 minutes)

KEEPING THE EARTH
This video offers religious and scientific perspectives on the environment and calls us to be good stewards of the earth. (27 minutes)

RISING WATERS: Global Warming and the Fate of the Pacific Islands: Puts a personal face on the already noticeable effects of rising water levels in the South Pacific island nations of Samoa, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands. The climate change caused by the effects of increased pollution has already resulted in rising temperatures and an increase in violent and damaging storms. In the video we see the disappointing results of efforts to have polluting nations reduce their contributions to this problem. We are shown how even the island of Manhattan in New York already is suffering damage. (60 minutes)

SACRED LAND, SCARRED LAND
Stories of tragedy and courage relating to the exploitation of traditional lands of Aboriginal peoples including the Lubicon in Alberta, the Embera Katio in Colombia, the Nuer in Sudan, and the people of Marinduque, Philippines. (28 minutes) (There is a shorter version of the video - 18 minutes - also available)

SPIRIT CONNECTION: May 9, 2001
This video of The United Church’s television program contains:
- a report on the church’s involvement in the People’s Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City, in keeping with the United Church’s long standing commitment to working in solidarity with national and global partners to lift up causes of human rights and sustainable development. (9 minutes)
- Story from SACRED LAND, SCARRED LAND (see separate video) of the Embera Katio indigenous nation of Colombia - a people who are struggling for their lives. For the "people of the water and the land", a way of life and true existence is swiftly being destroyed by exploitation, development and military forces. (8 minutes)

TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The NGOs This video portrays the wide opportunities available for those who join with a Non-Governmental Organization to help make a difference in issues that confront global society. (13 minutes)

TURNING DOWN THE HEAT
This video, narrated by David Suzuki, is subtitled, ‘The New Energy Revolution’. It looks at the crisis of global warming and offers ideas for renewable energy and energy conservation as economically viable solutions to climate change. Examples of these alternative sources of power are highlighted. (49 minutes) VC0938

WTO: In Whose Hands?
What is the World Trade Organization? Case studies, explanations, and questions regarding World Trade Organization decisions, sanctions, and effects both positive and negative. This video helps us understand the language of the debate, and to engage in the issues. (28 minutes) VC0991

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