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The Recycling Religion
The Recycling Religion

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONFor decades we’ve been told recycling helps the Earth. But does it really?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These...

Electric Cars: Inconvenient Facts, Part 2
Electric Cars: Inconvenient Facts, Part 2

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONDo you think every car should be electric? In this video (and Part 1), John shares some inconvenient facts that might change your mind.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF...

Electric Cars: Inconvenient Facts, Part 1
Electric Cars: Inconvenient Facts, Part 1

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONShould all cars go electric? Some politicians and activists think so, but John thinks they're guilty of magical thinking.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE...

Both Sides: Degrowth
Both Sides: Degrowth

In an attempt to solve the issues of climate change and income inequality, some activists are arguing for "degrowth." But others argue that economic growth actually helps us solve these issues, and that degrowth could lead to disaster. So what is degrowth? What future...

Both Sides: Can Capitalism Save the Environment?
Both Sides: Can Capitalism Save the Environment?

In this follow-up to Both Sides: Can Socialism Save the Environment?, we take a look at the topic from a different perspective. Is capitalism killing the planet, or could it save the planet? Is economic growth the answer, or do we need degrowth? And what can we learn...

The Nuclear Option
The Nuclear Option

VIDEO DESCRIPTION"Climate change is the existential threat!" warns Bernie Sanders and others. But if he really believed that, he should support nuclear -- the only technology that has a track record of rapidly replacing fossil fuels.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login...

Climate Change
Climate Change

Explore the complex landscape of climate issues in this comprehensive module, covering topics such as fracking, the Green New Deal, and electric vehicles. Gain a deep understanding of the intended and unintended environmental, economic, and social implications,...

Both Sides: Electric Cars
Both Sides: Electric Cars

ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?ELECTRIC CARS: INCONVENIENT FACTS, PART 1AVAILABLE RESOURCES

The “Socially Responsible” Scam
The “Socially Responsible” Scam

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONPopular “socially responsible” investment funds advertise: “Make money AND help the world!” But they often do neither. Their funds are usually higher priced marketing...

Thank You, Fossil Fuels
Thank You, Fossil Fuels

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONToday’s Black Lives Matter protests often include the claim that fossil fuel use is racist, because climate change will hurt the poor and minorities most. But minorities and...

Government Fueled Fires
Government Fueled Fires

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe massive, deadly wildfires in America’s West are caused by climate change,” smirks California governor Gavin Newsom. In reality, bad forest management and excessive...

The New Censors
The New Censors

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONOn my Facebook page recently, I was alarmed to see a warning pop up: “this information could mislead people.” Facebook then also said it won’t show my video to most...

These Students Know More Than Politicians
These Students Know More Than Politicians

VIDEO DESCRIPTION“Gouging” becomes an issue every hurricane season. After big storms, some people raise prices. Then politicians and the media freak out. Both demand tougher laws against...

Are We Doomed?
Are We Doomed?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWe’re told that when it comes to climate change, the debate is over. But is it? Should it be? Has the case been closed, or could we use some healthy debate?AVAILABLE RESOURCES...

Green New Deal: Fact Versus Fiction
Green New Deal: Fact Versus Fiction

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal proposes to save the planet.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These...

Paris Climate Agreement
Paris Climate Agreement

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONIs Donald Trump right to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These Additional Resources[RM_Form...

Both Sides: Lab-Grown Meat
Both Sides: Lab-Grown Meat

ANTHONY BOURDAIN’S BIG PROBLEM WITH ARTIFICIAL MEATLAB-GROWN MEAT IS COMING TO YOUR SUPERMARKETAVAILABLE RESOURCES

War on Electric Scooters
War on Electric Scooters

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONYou may have seen electric scooters in your city. John Stossel wonders if this is the next revolution in urban travel. But what about safety?AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF...

Plastic Straw Myths
Plastic Straw Myths

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHave you used a plastic straw lately? Did you feel guilty? Celebrities and activists hope so! They want us all to stop sucking.AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to...

Hurricane Reconstruction
Hurricane Reconstruction

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONThe recent hurricanes took a heavy toll. The cost of rebuilding will be significant.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDFAVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access...

What Should We Do About Climate Change?
What Should We Do About Climate Change?

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONIs Trump pulling out of Paris Climate Agreement good? John interviews someone from each side of the debate to spread some light on the issue.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF...

What Is The Truth About Climate Change
What Is The Truth About Climate Change

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONJohn Stossel discusses what’s fact and what’s fiction, regarding climate change.AVAILABLE RESOURCES Printable PDF AVAILABLE RESOURCESClick to Login or Register to Access These...

Pseudo-Consensus: Squashing the Global Warming Debate
Pseudo-Consensus: Squashing the Global Warming Debate

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONHas the earth warmed? Have we caused it? Does it matter? Is there really a looming crisis or is this much ado about nothing? And what happens to people who disagree? This segment looks at the way the global warming debate is playing out.Download...

The Energy Debate: A Case for Fossil Fuels
The Energy Debate: A Case for Fossil Fuels

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhat are fossil fuels? Why do so many people dislike them? Are they bad for us? Are they bad for the environment? What are the alternatives? This segment looks at the debate over fossil fuels.Download Teacher's GuideTo download this video or the...

Propaganda: Environmental Fear Mongering
Propaganda: Environmental Fear Mongering

VIDEO DESCRIPTIONWhy do some movies seem to go beyond entertainment and include scary messages for children? Can there be a rational environmental debate or does it need to be filled with propaganda and hype? This segment looks at the tactics some use to convince...

Disaster Relief: Who Does it Better?
Disaster Relief: Who Does it Better?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Vgo8gHwAI Video Description   Who should help victims of natural disasters? Should citizens voluntarily help? Should government? Who is better at it? This segment looks at the role government and charity-based organizations play...