This brilliantly conceived series investigates innovative solutions to prevent worldwide ecological disaster. Based on a five-year study, "Energy for a Sustainable World", carried out by scientists from the U.S., Sweden, Brazil, and India, it reflects a radical approach to energy conservation. It concludes that the West could reduce energy consumption by 50% by the year 2030, while still retaining present standards of living.

The films in this series, which are also available individually, are:


Changing the Way the World Works concentrates on the "end-use philosophy." Instead of asking how much energy the world will demand, it asks how can less energy be used to give consumers the things they want - lighting, central heating, air conditioning, automobiles, etc.


The Rich Get Richer focuses on tough, innovative laws and fresh initiatives world-wide which are helping to contain energy consumption and pollution. We see a computerized energy-management system in a home and in a high-efficiency office building.


Power to the People focuses on the developing world where the energy debate is carried on against a background of grinding poverty, limited resources and rapidly growing population. Among the affordable solutions demonstrated are more efficient stoves and faster growing trees.

"This series should be required viewing for all who consider themselves part of the human race."
- Science Books & Films

"Illuminating productions." - Booklist

Blue Ribbon, American Film & Video Festival, 1992
U.S. Environmental Film Festival, 1992