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Is it the 3rd or the 4th MCO? We might’ve lost count of the many days spent being stuck at home in self-isolation or physically distancing to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s challenging, for many reasons \u2014 especially as we worry about our health, families, friends and communities, and our jobs.

At the end of the day though, it\u2019s important to also remember to keep our\u00a0body and our minds healthy<\/a>\u00a0and not forget the values that guide us.

If you\u2019re at home and are looking for ways to learn more about the environment, here are a few suggestions of the films we are watching. In addition to being incredible stories with beautiful visuals, you can learn more about our amazing world and why it\u2019s so important to continue fighting for a just and safe future for all.

We know that staying at home to work or take care of our families is also a privilege \u2013 one afforded to us by the bravery and service of the nurses, doctors, first responders, police officers, firefighters, delivery drivers, janitors, supermarket and pharmacy employees and so many other professionals who are putting themselves on the line to take care of others.

To all those still going to work, we say THANK YOU. We cannot stress enough how grateful we are for your work, despite the risks you are facing. It\u2019s only because of you that we can deal with this crisis and will be able to overcome it.<\/p>\n\n

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1. Mission Blue<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

The life of the American oceanographer Sylvia Earle is incredible: as a young woman, she started to dive and be part of scientific missions at a time when women had no space for that. She made history with her commitment. She became the first woman to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and, in 1998, was named by Time magazine as the first female Hero of the Planet. At 84, Sylvia continues to dive and is an example of commitment and determination for the environmental cause.<\/p>\n\n

2. Minimalism: a documentary about the important things<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

If we wanted to be minimalistic, we could describe this movie in one sentence: it is a film about having fewer things. But the documentary is much more than that. It is rich in content and reflections about the movement that shows how we can live with less and, therefore, demand less natural resources from Earth. With less time for your stuff, you have time for what really matters, like family and friends.<\/p>\n\n

3. Sexy Killer<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

Sexy Killer is the most popular environmental documentary that thrilled Indonesia in 2019, reaching 30 million viewers on YouTube and still being widely discussed today. This film reveals the adverse effects of the coal industry in Indonesia \u2013 from mining to shipping and burning it \u2013 and also the environment and the political scandal behind it. Why the name Sexy Killer? \u201cBecause it\u2019s a killer to society but sexy for the politicians\u201d.<\/p>\n\n

4. Tomorrow has come<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

Climate change is not just a prediction by scientists. It\u2019s a reality for many people around the world. From the young Krikati Indigenous woman who became a volunteer firefighter to protect her People\u2019s land, to the small farmer who faced six years of drought in his home state, this film tells the story of Brazilians who have already been affected by the climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n

5. The Game Changers<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

The myth of the consumption of animal protein for high physical performance is dismantled in this documentary where Arnold Schwarzenegger tells how his health improved after adopting a plant-based diet. Food for thought (pun intended): even Roman fighters did not eat meat. Analyses based on more than 5000 bones of gladiators indicate they had a plant-based diet. A good opportunity for us to rethink our meat consumption.<\/p>\n\n

6. Chasing Coral<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

A group of Australian scientists and photographers are diving around the country looking for evidence that global warming is killing coral reefs. Among scientific difficulties and some unforeseen circumstances, the so-called coral bleaching surprises negatively due to the range and mortality of the species. What could seem like a story with a tragic ending turned into a network of solidarity in defense of the oceans. Spoiler: you will cry seeing images of the coral reefs.<\/p>\n\n

7. Before the Flood<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

From going on expeditions with scientists uncovering the reality of climate change to meeting with political leaders fighting against inaction, this film shows Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey around the world to witness climate change firsthand and show how disinformation campaigns are orchestrated to confuse the public about the urgency of the growing climate crisis. With unprecedented access to thought leaders around the world, DiCaprio searches for hope in a rising tide of catastrophic news. The carbon emissions from the film were offset through a voluntary carbon tax.<\/p>\n\n

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Greenpeace first anti whaling campaign, 1975<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

8. How to change the world<\/a><\/h4>\n\n

The film tells the story of the founding of Greenpeace, which came from an idea that seemed crazy: a group of hippies in their early twenties went out on a boat to prevent nuclear testing in Alaska. The plan did not work, but it drew the world\u2019s attention to the protection of the environment and a call for peace.

What are your favourite films and series about the environment? Share with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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