An Inconvient Truth
My family and I saw An Inconvenient Truth last night (for those of you who haven’t heard about it, the movie made by Al Gore about global warming, or as it is now sometimes called, climate change). I thought the film made a difficult subject quite accessible, though of course, much of it was pretty disturbing. Gore is so passionate, engaging, and personable, that it made me wonder how these last few years in the U.S. might have been different with him as president. But that’s another subject.
I hope Gore isn’t merely “preaching to the converted.” The movie theater, one of these alternative cinemas, was filled with old hippies like me. But I suppose it can’t hurt, and the message was a positive one. The hole in the ozone layer, a couple of decades ago, was repaired, and with effort, this trend can be reversed, too. Everyone can make a small differnence.
Once again, though, I was disappointed that there was no mention about how much animal agriculture contributes to greenhouse gases (which is quite significant), something I addressed in an earlier post, referencing an article from Earthsave. See the movie! Tell your friends!
Teddy said,
June 19, 2006 @ 9:22 am
There’s been a lot of buzz around this movie and I really want to see it. I am surprised to hear that they didn’t talk about the effects of animal agriculture. When I took biology in college our text book spoke about it, I don’t know why a movie about global warming wouldn’t mention it.
hmm
thanks for the info!
Teddy
Anjelica said,
June 19, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
I know what you mean about people not addressing animal agriculture as the problem it is. I recently went to an environmental conference where I brought up the negative impact of agribusinesses and eating meat and was quickly talked over. Very sad.
Jennifer W said,
June 20, 2006 @ 8:58 am
Agreed and agreed.
I want to see this movie, as the director was on a radio show I like and made the movie sound very interesting. We haven’t heard much about it around here, but I am sure if I go into Ann Arbor it will be playing.
Maybe I’ll see it this weekend. Either way I want to see it so I hope I can get Mr. Meat to go with me!
Susan G said,
June 21, 2006 @ 9:55 pm
You can get incredible (literally) information at http://www.reusablebags.com. There’s a counter showing how many plastic bags have been used this year, now over 230 billion, moving too fast for the eye to see. So let’s pick up our organic veggies in tote bags (don’t you have a closet full of them?) — and think of all the tiny ways we can impact global warming. Ireland has a “plastax”; check that out.
Alison said,
June 25, 2006 @ 8:57 pm
This is incredible and fascinating! I find it sad that so many liberals mock vegetarianism. It’s good to see scientific research that can truly quantify the environmental benefits of a vegetarian or “vegetarianish” diet.
Radiowalla said,
June 29, 2006 @ 4:22 pm
If you haven’t seen this seminal movie, then RUN, don’t walk. It is chilling, engrossing and inspiring all at the same time.
As a result, I’ve made lots of changes in my habits and am about to trade my car in for a hybrid.
As soon as the DVD is out I will be sending copies to all my friends who can’t be bothered to get to the theater.
vicki said,
July 18, 2006 @ 5:32 pm
i’m so glad to see you comment on this. i saw the movie, and think everybody who lives on earth must see it as well. disappointing that the meat issue is over looked - quite a flaw in the movie, but it’s a big step in the right direction. not long ago you had to convince people that global warming is a fact — shameful that we have a president who still doesn’t feel the heat.
on a lighter note, i just bought your soup cookbook and can’t wait to try some of your recipes. looking forward to europe photos!
Brad said,
July 21, 2006 @ 10:36 pm
what does Al Gore drive?
Nava said,
July 22, 2006 @ 2:52 pm
That’s a good question! I read somewhere that he has a Lexus hybrid, but I can’t vouch for the accuracy of the source.
vicki said,
July 26, 2006 @ 2:39 pm
what does al gore eat?
Steve said,
July 29, 2006 @ 4:44 am
So, why is this socially important film not available in all of the major film outlets….
Why is it that there are still those at the major television networks who seem to gloat by making fun of Al Gore for his weight problem or for his intensity to this subject…..to they have a hidden ( or not so hidden agenda?)
Are vested interests trying to shift the public awareness away from his message of global warming to making fun of and detracting the messenger?
Is this film ( and book ) not as important to society as a Disney character film or any other Hollywood film???
For people interested in the subject of environmental warming and energy conservation, I suggest you check out the Rocky Mountain Institute at http://www.rmi.org/.
If you link doesn’t show up, just enter the name Rocky Mountain Institute for a Google search.
Nava said,
July 29, 2006 @ 10:28 am
Steve, I would say “yes” to all of the above. And even though Al Gore was made so much fun of by claiming to initiate the internet, much of what he said was true!
Here is the link you provided, live: Rocky Mountain Institute
Cindy said,
August 6, 2006 @ 9:27 pm
I thought Al Gore movie was very informational. The next movie of his we hope to see , maybe Al will get into the un-meat of the matter.
groovez said,
September 13, 2006 @ 3:43 am
I’m surprised to hear that the movie doesn’t talk about agriculture’s effects on the environment. The book talks about the subject.
Peter said,
October 13, 2006 @ 4:07 am
I believe you need to see this film and watch the world around you.
It is true and you all should be doing whatever you can to stop it
Sheena said,
November 20, 2006 @ 5:14 pm
I came across this site because I wanted to read what people thought of The Inconvient Truth.
I am not a vegetarian. I eat chicken mostly.
I live a small rural town in Canada and have a comment to make regarding people eliminating meat from their diets.
What about all those farmers who’s only income is selling livestock?
It would be quite devestating to not only individual families but entire communities who’s livleyhood is based on this market.