The Climate Crisis
Hollywood is stepping up to fight environmental destruction through storytelling and activism – but is it enough?
“Warming No. 6,” by Tim Bower
© Tim Bower
Illustrations by Stephane Manel
“Tipping Point,” by Craig Cutler
“My gut is telling me there’s an awareness of the problem that is increasing. More and more people around the world, particularly younger people going into political power, are seeing a picture that our current leadership is refusing to see. That’s why I’m hopeful about the future.”
Robert Redford
Actor-director-producer, activist and Sundance Institute founder
“Tomorrow,” by Mark Weaver
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“Smouldering Reel Study No. 72,” by The Voorhes
“(Trump) is pouring kerosene on the problem instead of grabbing a hose or even admitting the house is one fire.”
Bill Weir
Chief climate correspondent, CNN
Illustrations by Jason Lee based on maps provided by Climate Central
“The Burden,” by Cleon Peterson
© Cleon Peterson
“A huge way we can be impactful in this world is not using our voices to tell people what to do, but using our platforms to connect people on the ground with our audiences.”
Shailene Woodley
Actor
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“Exile,” by Cleon Peterson
© Cleon Peterson
“All the little things we do, recycling, are obviously important but there isn’t anything that one person can do until policy changes. If the governments don’t do anything, the world will end. No joke.”
Cara Delevingne
Actor
“Wildlife Warriors”, Discovery Channel, 2020
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“Home” by Harry Campbell
“If it’s a Tesla or a Prius driving to McDonald’s, you’re not helping."
Suzy Amis Cameron
Activist; co-founder, Verdient Foods
For Screen Gems’ “The Possession of Hannah Grace,” starring Shay Mitchell and Nick Thune, production designers built sets with reusable Emagispace blocks.
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