On July 7, 2017, 122 countries voted for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), a historic ban that proceeded despite nuclear powers abstaining. This marked a significant shift, driven by non-nuclear states living under the threat of these weapons.

This 56-minute documentary explores the journey to establish the TPNW, highlighting the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and the humanitarian initiative. Through the voices of leading activists, it traces the history of nuclear weapons and anti-nuclear efforts, detailing steps taken since 2010 to make the treaty a reality. The film also empowers viewers, showing how individuals can help bring the treaty into force and stigmatize nuclear weapons until their eradication.

Peace Action New York State (PANYS) hosted a screening of the inspiring new film, "The Beginning of the End of Nuclear Weapons." The event featured a discussion led by Alice Slater of World Beyond War, who is prominently featured in the film.

Slater is also a UN NGO Representative for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, a member of the Global Council of Abolition 2000, and works with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). A video of this August 1, 2019 event was captured by Joe Friendly.

Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), emphasized the dangers of living near nuclear power plants, particularly for young children. She stated, "It's dangerous to live anywhere near a nuclear power plant - especially children under five years old (within 2 miles)."

This warning was part of her presentation, "Fukushima's Ongoing Impact," recorded on September 28, 2014, at Town Hall Seattle. For more information, visit her website: Helen Caldicott.

This interview features Tom Carpenter, Executive Director of the Hanford Challenge.

The discussion covers developments at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation throughout 2016.

Indigenous leaders, directly affected by the Ecuador and Andes Petroleum contract, held a January 28 press conference in Quito. They declared the government's consultation process illegal and illegitimate, rejecting oil exploration in blocks 79 and 83, and further development in the South-Central region. More details are available on the Pachamama website and their YouTube channel.

Manari Shigua of the Sápara people testified that UNESCO's designation of Sápara culture as "Oral heritage of humanity" implies all resources in their territory are world heritage. He asserted the Ecuadorian government must consult the world before exploiting these resources, especially those opposed by the people.

Despite China's pledge to cap and reduce carbon emissions, coal production continues to grow. This creates difficult choices for those who work in and live near the mines.

Published by the New York Times on November 4, 2015, this content is available on their YouTube Channel.

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now explores the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant crisis through "Nuclear Nation: The Fukushima Refugees Story." This documentary, directed by Atsushi Funahashi, follows former residents of Futaba—the plant's location—during their first year after the disaster.

The film depicts their communal life in an abandoned school near Tokyo. Goodman interviews Funahashi about the refugees' experiences. Watch the entire special broadcast from Japan here.

Amy Goodman on Democracy Now reported from Tokyo on January 15, 2014, covering Fukushima and Japan's nuclear future.

The broadcast marked the third anniversary of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and devastating tsunami that triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station. Goodman interviewed David McNeill, a longtime foreign correspondent in Japan and co-author of "Strong in the Rain: Surviving Japan's Earthquake, Tsunami, and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster."

Watch the entire special broadcast from Japan here.

Energy companies like Ambre Energy and Arch Coal Inc. propose transforming Southwest Washington and Pacific Northwest ports into major shipping hubs. These 14 plans would establish a vast transfer station for coal and oil extracted from America's heartland, destined for domestic and overseas markets, primarily in Asia, to meet growing energy demands.

This initiative is part of a global realignment of valuable oil and coal resources. The documentary "Momenta" explores the impact of these proposals and the citizen groups opposing them.

This infographic and animation tracks cumulative natural gas wells drilled in Pennsylvania from January 2005 to April 2012, highlighting the state's transition from conventional vertical to horizontal drilling.

Horizontal wells, primarily in the Marcellus, Utica, and Geneseo/Burket shale formations, increased significantly. Concurrently, less productive vertical wells declined, resulting in an overall decrease in new well counts.

For a comprehensive analysis, read the full Today in Energy article here.

In "Promised Land," Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman, who, with partner Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), targets a rural town for his company's expansion. Their mission involves securing drilling rights, bringing them into conflict with the local community.

The film explores the tension between big business interests and small-town values, specifically focusing on the controversial practice of fracking in rural America.

Pace University law professor Elizabeth Burleson discussed the risks of hydraulic fracturing with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck on June 20.

Bloomberg reported on this conversation on June 21.

Watch this amazing video of Kumi Naidoo, Greenpeace's global head, as he braves freezing water cannons to scale an Arctic oil rig. The footage reveals his brave personal stand against the madness of Arctic oil drilling.

Kumi currently remains in custody in a Greenlandic jail.

The Last Mountain, released June 2011, explores a critical energy battle in America's Appalachian heartland. A mining giant aims to explode a mountain for coal, while the community seeks to preserve it and build a wind farm. This film highlights a conflict affecting our collective energy future.

Find release dates and cities for *The Last Mountain*.

For more films, lectures, and speeches on high-risk energy alternatives, explore EarthSayers.tv's Special Collection.

Josh Fox's 2010 documentary, GASLAND, won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance and screened at Cannes. It addresses hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a highly contentious and high-risk energy alternative.

The American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) criticizes the film, arguing that Gasland is "flawed" in this video.

To form your own informed opinion, consider a wide range of sustainability voices, especially citizens experiencing fracking firsthand in their communities.

"My Water's On Fire Tonight" is a collaboration between Studio 20 NYU and ProPublica.org. This song is based on ProPublica's investigation into hydraulic fractured gas drilling, which can be read here.

Music was composed by David Holmes and Andrew Bean. David Holmes and Niel Bekker provided vocals and lyrics, while Adam Sakellarides and Lisa Rucker handled animation.

Fossil fuels have long powered human progress. As cheap and abundant oil and coal supplies diminish, we face a critical transition. While significant risks exist, there is still time to manage our shift to a post-carbon future.

For a deeper analysis of these challenges and potential solutions, find more information here: http://j.mp/PCReader

The energy crisis has prompted even die-hard environmentalists to reconsider nuclear power. In this first-ever TED debate, Stewart Brand and Mark Z. Jacobson square off, discussing its pros and cons. This thought-provoking discussion might even change your mind.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast from the TED Conference, featuring the world's leading thinkers and doers delivering the talk of their lives in 18 minutes.

In 2007, Amory Lovins, Chair and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, testified before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

During his congressional testimony, Lovins warned against relying on nuclear energy as a primary solution to global warming.

Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear debunks myths promoted by nuclear power advocates. He details insoluble waste issues, routine radioactive emissions, the risk of catastrophic accidents, and the potential for plants to become terrorist weapons. Kamps also emphasizes the exorbitant costs associated with nuclear power.

While acknowledging that nuclear power does not contribute to global warming, Kamps argues its severe drawbacks make it an unsustainable energy solution.