Although Americans comprise only 5% of the world's population, they consume over one-third of its electricity. Given the depletion of fossil fuels, global population growth, and increased environmental deterioration, the time is long overdue for the U.S. to begin implementing sustainable energy. Michelle Voss's Velocity offers a serious but hopeful look at how this might be accomplished, introducing viewers to terms such as “natural capitalism” and “economic externality,” ideas that link the health of the planet and its people to the profits businesses seek. Pointing out that true costs reach far beyond money (including quality of life and even international relations and conflicts), the program serves up real-life examples of successful and profitable business models, from lucrative West Texas “wind ranches” to a beer brewery that uses all alternative (non-fossil fuel) energy sources. Boasting excellent cinematography, editing, and graphics, this timely wake-up call is recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)
Velocity: Exploring Sustainability Through Wind Power, Green Building & Hydrogen
(2004) 32 min. VHS: $110. The Video Project. PPR. Color cover. Volume 19, Issue 5
Velocity: Exploring Sustainability Through Wind Power, Green Building & Hydrogen
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