Global Dimming (2005)

This may be the one of the most important Horizon films of recent years. Climate scientists have just discovered a phenomenon that threatens to disrupt our world. It may already have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of thousands through drought and famine. Unchecked, it will strike again. The good news is that there is a cure. The bad news is that the cure may be worse than the disease. If they are right, then in tackling the one problem, we may unleash a climate catastrophe on our planet. This is a film about stark choices and about the dawning realisation that all our predictions about the world's climate may be completely wrong. At its heart is something that scientists are calling "global dimming".

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Clive North, Mark Molesworth
Editing: Matthew Barrett, Horacio Queiro
Production: DOX Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth

Keywords

climate change, global warming, enviromental, forces of nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Dimming about?
This may be the one of the most important Horizon films of recent years. Climate scientists have just discovered a phenomenon that threatens to disrupt our world. It may already have contributed to the deaths of hundreds of thousands through drought and famine. Unchecked, it will strike again. The good news is that there is a cure. The bad news is that the cure may be worse than the disease. If they are right, then in tackling the one problem, we may unleash a climate catastrophe on our planet. This is a film about stark choices and about the dawning realisation that all our predictions about the world's climate may be completely wrong. At its heart is something that scientists are calling "global dimming".
Who stars in Global Dimming?
Global Dimming stars Peter Cox, Graham Farquhar, Beate Liepert, Veerabhadran Ramanathan, Michael Roderick, Leon Rotstayn.
How long is Global Dimming?
Global Dimming has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is Global Dimming?
Global Dimming is a Documentary film.
Where was Global Dimming produced?
Global Dimming was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Global Dimming?
The themes of Global Dimming include: Protecting the Environment and Planet Earth.