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50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth

Type: BOOK
Author: Earth Works Group, The
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , Ethics , General )

Practical, entertaining and informative guide to the things YOU can do to help protect the Earth.

American University of the Caribbean

Type: VHS
Author: Academic Committee for Agriculture and Environment
( Caribbean , Education , Environment , General , Mission )

Invitation to participate in preparing Christian leaders for the future of Haiti. Many of Haitian young people leave Haiti for education (unavailable in Haiti) and never return. The Academic Committee for Agriculture and Environmental Science is trying to re-establish a Christ-centered agricultural program at the American University of the Caribbean, with the hope that the graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles in the agricultural development of Haiti.

Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy

Type: VHS
Author: Moyers, Bill (NOW series)
( Environment , General , Health , Mission , North America , Social Justice )

One program in the new NOW series on Public Television. Bill Moyers reports on how multinational corporations are using one of the obscure provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to challenge democratically established local laws in Mexico and the United States to the detriment of health and environment.

Bound by the Wind - We're all Downwinders

Type: VHS
Author: Brown, David L.
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Government , Social Justice )

A dramatic video on the global impact of nuclear weapons testing and the growing international campaign to bring an end to nuclear testing for all times.

Caring for Creation

Type: BOOK
Author: Rowthorn, Anne
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Theology )

Nothing in God's world is secular-everything created is holy and to be revered. The church's urgent need in today's world is to embrace a theology of creation that will ignite in all Christians a fervent love and sense of responsibility for all God's creation.

Celebrating the Earth 6 PART SERIES

Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Group Study , Social Justice )

A soliloquy on loving and caring for animals and some thoughts about what the church can do to lead into a visit to a “green” cathedral and a celebration of creation. This program both provides a culmination of the series and becomes a celebration for us all. Comes with study guide.

Confronting Environmental Racism: Voices from the Grassroots

Type: BOOK
Author: Bullard, Robert D.
( African American , Ecology , Environment , General , Justice , Nature , Poverty , Racism , Social Justice , Urban Issues )

The connection between racism and environmental quality is increasingly visible. Groundbreaking anthology brings together leading scholars, environmental leaders, and social justice activists of the emerging environmental justice movement.

Critter Songs: A Celebration of Children and Wildlife

Type: VHS
Author: Hoy and Staines
( Children , Earth , Ecology , Education , Environment , General , Teaching Aids )

Two songs, live footage, and children's artwork emphasizing self-esteem and conservation. 'Critter song' by Judy Hoy and 'A Place in the Choir' by Bill Staines. Includes guide with discussion and activities guide (Language, Arts, Nature, Projects

Davey & Goliath: Face the Environment

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children's Literature , Earth , Ecology , Environment , General )

Includes two episodes: The Caretakers and Ready or Not The Caretakers: The thoughtless act of pouring red paint into a well, then seeing how hikers, motorist, campers and animals suffer from the pollution, teaches Davey that this is God's world, and we must all take responsibility as caretakers of it. Ready or Not: Davey & Goliath visit a park that has deteriorated greatly since their last visit. As they organize parents and friends to restore the park as a place of enjoyment, they learn...

Deadly Deception

Type: VHS
Author: Chasnoff, Debra
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Social Justice )

Academy Award Winner, 1991, Best Documentary Short. Exposes the terrifying human and environmental cost of GE's nuclear weapons development. Depicts the GE Boycott Campaign, a grass-roots movement calling on GE to get out of the nuclear weapons business. Made possible by INFACT, who's purpose is to stop life-threatening abuses of trans-national corporations and increase their accountability to people all over the world.

Destructive David

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children's Literature , Children's Ministry , Earth , Environment , General )

An animated musical adventure about caring for God's creation. A wooden peacock sculpture come-to-life teaches David to see the beauty of God's creation and the joy in His forgiveness.

Dream of the Earth, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Berry, Thomas
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , Ethics , General )

How life can continue to evolve on this planet. Stresses that humanity now stands at a crucial juncture in our deteriorating relationship with the earth. Outlines a new cultural context for the integral functioning of all our basic professions and institutions.

Earth, Sky, Gods, & Mortals: Developing an Ecological Spirituality

Type: BOOK
Author: McDaniel, Jay B.
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , Family , General , Theology , World Religions )

Combines core insights of feminism, liberation theology, creation theology, and world religions. Focuses this around the thee of an ecologically sound and nurturing faith.

Facing our Dilemmas

Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Group Study , Social Justice )

An account of a major oil company’s effort to be environmentally responsible leads into reflections on the dilemmas that we face and the way we face dilemmas. Comes with study guide.

Global Dumping Ground

Type: VHS
Author: Moyers, Bill
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General )

Reveals the dangers facing our planet due to hazardous waste. Bill Moyers hosts.

Global Dumping Ground: The International Traffic in Hazardous Waste

Type: BOOK
Author: Moyers, Bill
( Crisis , Earth , Ecology , Environment , General )

The traffic in hazardous waste is a booming business. Bill Moyers reveals the dangers facing our planet due to this lucrative and scandal-ridden business. Compelling coverage of global hazardous waste dumping brings home the urgent need to deal with this massive problem today.

Hashing It Out : Should a Christian Hunt? & Would Jesus Join the Environmental Movement?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo and Brown
( Christian Life , Environment , Faith , General , Jesus , Nature )

Should a Christian Hunt? Would Jesus Join the Environmental Movement?

Hole in the Sky

Type: VHS
Author:
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Policy )

The holes in the protective ozone layer, which have appeared at both poles, constitute the gravest threat to life on this planet. Fortunately there now exist alternatives to the harmful chemicals responsible.

How Much is Enough? 6 PART SERIES

Type: VHS
Author: UMCom
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Group Study , Social Justice )

The Rocky Mountain Institute’s Mission is to work for the efficient use of the resources as a path to global security. Their very practical story is followed by thoughts on limits and the spiritual cost on consumerism. Comes with study guide.

I Need the Earth and the Earth Needs Me

Type: VHS
Author:
( Attitude , Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Lifestyle , Social Justice , Upper Elementary )

The activities presented will help students appreciate the value of, and their role in, protecting the earth. Especially appropriate for 4th graders, this video and teacher's packet seek to help all students develop attitudes and lifestyles consistent with a healthy environment.
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