Free Copy of an Inconvenient Truth for each Secondary School in England.
Press Release

The powerful Al Gore film “An Inconvenient Truth” will form part of a pack on climate change sent to every secondary school in England, Environment Secretary David Miliband and Education Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.

The film documents former US Vice President Al Gore’s personal mission to highlight the issues surrounding global warming and inspire actions to prevent it.

Mr Miliband said:

“The debate over the science of climate change is well and truly over, as demonstrated by the publication of today’s report by the IPCC. Our energies should now be channelled into how we respond in an innovative and positive way in moving to a low carbon future.

“I was struck by the visual evidence the film provides, making clear that the changing climate is already having an impact on our world today, from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Himalayan mountains.

“As the film shows, there's no reason to feel helpless in the face of this challenge. Everyone can play a part along with government and business in making a positive contribution in helping to prevent climate change.”

Mr Johnson added:

“With rising sea temperatures, melting ice caps and frequent reminders about our own ‘carbon footprints’ we should all be thinking about what we can do to preserve the planet for future generations. Children are the key to changing society’s long term attitudes to the environment. Not only are they passionate about saving the planet but children also have a big influence over their own families lifestyles and behaviour. Al Gore’s film is a powerful message about the fragility of our planet and I’m delighted that we are able to make sure every secondary school in the country has a copy to stimulate children into discussing climate change and global warming in school classes.”

The DVD will go to 3,385 secondary schools in England. It will be part of a Sustainable Schools year of action to support all schools to become models of sustainable best practice. Other tools and support being produced include teacher resource packs, a pupil “detective kit”, guidance for bursars and governors and a new Teaching award.

Look forward to it....

Update: "An Inconvenient Truth" won an Oscar for Best Documentary Film at the Oscars on Sunday Night... But how could 'Cars' lose out to 'Happy Feet' ? Travesty !!

Also check out the documentary on some alternative views on Global Warming in early March !