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The Ecological Footprint: Accounting for a Small Planet

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TitleThe Ecological Footprint: Accounting for a Small Planet
Notes"We can choose to live on a depleted planet or we can choose to live on a rich, biologically diverse, more stable planet" propses Dr. Mathis Wackernagel, co-creator of the Ecological Footprint. He suggests that an essential step in avoiding depletion is to track ecological assets, allowing us to make more informed choices.

The Ecological Footprint works like a bank statement, documenting whether we are living within our ecological budget. He concludes on a hopeful note, showing how the Global Footprint Network is parnering with government agencies, businesses, universities and NGOs to help make a sustainable future a reality.

RecommendationsThis DVD works best when used together with an ecological footprint quiz. Of the many versions available, here are two that would work well as part of a lesson:

  • Earth Day Footprint Quiz at ecofoot.org (youth and adults)
  • Bigfoot: Test Your Ecological Footprint at http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/education/ecologic/bigfoot/mid/ (children)
Copy Status
Item ID Status Location Call ID
1337 on loan until 2008-12-30 - J 210 Ecological  
Subject Headings
TypeDVD   PublisherBullfrog Films/Global Footprint Network
LanguageEnglish   Year2004
AudienceYouth and Adult   Call IDJ 210 Ecological
Length30 minutes    

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