“Independence from Plastic” Short Film Contest Winners
The “Independence from Plastic: A ‘micro’ plastic-free film contest” challenged filmmakers to show us their positive vision of a plastic-free future in micro films of 60 seconds or less.
“Plastic Kills!” Short Film Contest Winners
Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) and Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) began accepting submissions for “Plastic Kills!”—a horror short film competition.
Plastic Pollution Toxic Tour
On June 13, 2023, we organized a bus tour with Plastic Pollution Coalition for television and film writers to take a “Toxic Tour” of fossil fuel and plastic pollution sites across Los Angeles, California.
Where’s Hollywood?
A Norman Lear Center study analyzed 37,453 TV and film scripts and found that only 2.8% had any mention of climate change topics.
I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic. I want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is.—climate activist Greta Thunberg
Plastic Pollution
The Lear Center examined 32 scripted TV shows for prevalence of single-use plastics—and found them awash with plastic pollution.
The Forecast: Dry
The Western U.S. is in the midst of a severe drought, and it may get worse. Worldwide, drought is a widespread natural catastrophe.
Reshaping the World
How is climate change reshaping the world? The most drastic impacts on the planet are disproportionately affecting poorer countries.
An Eco-Friendly Blueprint
The UN’s blueprint to achieve a better future addresses climate change, poverty, inequality and justice. Learn more and take action.
Resources
Our climate resources page includes fact sheets on the Paris climate accord and Department of Defense risk assessments.
Doomsday Clock
The world faces two heightened existential threats: climate change and nuclear war. Find out the current time on the Doomsday Clock.
Join the Fight
Join millions of people from around the world taking steps to protect what they love from the impact of climate change.
