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A film focusing on the fact that some 18 million tonnes of industrial waste of unknown composition, is deposited in to the North Sea by rivers such as the Rhine. A Danish film (english version).
60 minutes. 1987 PAL VHS tape
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A look at the effect of 'acid rain' on the ecology of the Manchester region.
46 minutes. 1986 PAL VHS tape
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A look at the causes and effects of acid rain ie the combustion of fossil fuels, formation of acidic sulphur and nitrogen oxides and their subsequent effect on the environment.
27 minutes. 1982 PAL VHS tape and film
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An animated film following Alice on her voyage round the world. This film covers dangers such as land fill sites, toxic waste dumps and ozone destruction.
12 minutes. 1991 PAL VHS tape
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'Battle for the Planet' is a collection of 7 video programmes on 2 tapes introduced by Jonathan Porritt (then Director FOE) looking at the worlds resources. The programmes outlined below are found on tape 1 of the collection.
This programme examines the disposal in the sea of toxic and radioactive waste.
52 minutes. PAL VHS tape
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The problems caused by air pollution are examined in this programme
52 minutes. PAL VHS tape
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A number of (chlorine?) bleached consumables, such as tampons, tea bags and disposable nappies have been found to contain detectable levels of Dioxin. WORLD IN ACTION examines the issue and compares other countries' reactions to the UK's.
26 minutes. 1989 PAL VHS tape
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A programme looking at more efficient disposal of domestic waste.
1986 was Energy Efficiency Year and the public was asked to concentrate in the conservation of energy. But energy conservation is only one half of the equation of energy efficiency, the missing half is the need for efficient energy generation. There are practical ways of generating power from waste. The methane gas given off from land fill rubbish tips could save a million tonnes of coal a year. Refuse derived fuel pellets can be sold to industry for fuel ..... . Researchers at Manchester ..... processing waste into oil. An ECO docu- mentary.
Issues: (i) why have we not used this form of energy before? (ii) are there any disadvantages to these systems? (iii) why doesn't the electricity industry install combined heat and power systems? (iv) why should we change, do we have a national energy policy?
26 minutes. 1986 PAL VHS tape
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This programme looks at toxic waste disposal.
In the West Midlands more waste is produced through the manufacture of the consumer goods we take for granted than in any part of the country. More waste is disposed of in this region than in any part of the country. At one of Europe's largest landfill sites south of Birmingham, one million tonnes of waste is handled every year. Dangerous waste chemicals not only result from industrial waste, there is household refuse and medical refuse often all mixed up into a dangerous chemical cocktail and capable of giving off inflammable gases. Heavy metals and poisons must also be disposed of safely in case they leach out into ground water and rivers. An ECO documentary.
Issues (i) will chemicals leak out from any of Britain's 5,000 landfill sites? (ii) how can toxic waste be disposed of safely? (iii) are the controls on waste disposal safe and efficient? (iv) are there public health risks associated with living close to tips?
30 minutes. 1989 PAL VHS tape
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Dead birds of prey were found to contain organochlorine based insecticides designed to kill unwanted insects. Many pesticides banned in the US and Europe are still used in the third world. This programme considers these chemicals and their alternatives.
26 minutes. 1985 PAL VHS tape
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A Granada WORLD IN ACTION programme on the explosion of a chemical plant near the Italian village of Seveso. The resulting dust cloud contained large amounts of the mutagenic chemical Dioxin. At best this chemical causes chloracne, at worst genetic mutations to unborn children. Some times found in the common herbicide 2,4,5 - T. This herbicide was given the code name 'Agent Orange' by the US in Vietnam when used to deny the Viet Cong foliant ground cover.
30 minutes. 1976. Black and white. PAL VHS tape and film
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A Granada WORLD IN ACTION programme on chemicals some times found in UK tap water. The programme concentrates on the chemicals involved, such as lead and nitrates and their effects.
26 minutes. 1987 PAL VHS tape
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'Air pollution is a form of chemical trespass - ......' In the heavily air polluted cities of Athens and Birmingham, young people talk about their environment.
23 minutes. 1989 PAL VHS tape
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Produced for Greenpeace, this series of seven programmes (on one tape) addresses several issues to the nuclear industry - nuclear power and weapons; safety; cost (environmental); waste; contamination; nuclear power and illness; and the alternatives to nuclear power.
56 (7 x 8) minutes. 1991 PAL VHS tape
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Another witty cartoon from Leeds animation workshop. Subverting a themes from traditional stories, this entertaining and thought-provoking production helps to show why women are under-represented in science, engineering, and technology. It illustrates the subtle and not so subtle gender-type casting which still often prevail, from babyhood right up to professional level; but by taking a positive, practical approach, it encourages women to consider study and vocational training in these fields. A good discussion starter for anyone concerned with equal opportunities and related issues.
14 minutes. 1998 PAL VHS tape
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A series of programmes on one tape which trace the economic relationships between rich and poor countries of the world. It focuses on Britain, a high income country, and India and Tanzania both low income countries. The programmes are aimed at pupils in the 14-16 age range and provide material for teachers responsible for courses in geography, history, and political and social education particularly in the context of the new GCSE examinations.
(Though the programmes and are aimed at students studying geography history etc they may also contain content of interest to science students. Ed.)
With a rapidly growing urban population, Egypt is facing the problem of an ever increasing demand for clean water, whilst the Nile is becoming dangerously contaminated with waste from industry, sewage and chemicals from intensive farming. In parts to Britain, too, we are facing the danger of increasing pollution of our rivers. Who was responsible? Do governments have the political will to make the necessary change?
23 minutes. 1989 PAL VHS tape
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"Air pollution is a form of chemical trespass - no one has any choice about breathing in the pollutants that air contains. It takes your breath away..."
Young people in the heavily polluted cities of Birmingham and Athens talk about the environment in which they have to live and what can be done to improve it.
23 minutes. 1989 PAL VHS tape
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This video pack attempts to break down stereotypes about science by showing the science used by women in Indian villages and the experience of women scientists. It illustrates a number of key ideas about the environment, inheritance and human beings as organisms, and relates to the national curriculum.
30 minutes. 1996 PAL VHS tape
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A short animated film designed to encourage energy conservation in the home, the school and the workplace. Humorous and enjoyable, it is suitable for use in lessons and training sessions with audiences of all ages. It raises awareness and provides a memorable and effective source of information on the greenhouse effect, global warming, and simple practical measures everyone can take to improve energy efficiency in everyday life.
12 minutes. 1996 PAL VHS tape
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