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Length: 1 minLaunch Talks, Not Missiles
If you were the president, would you....
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: bunker seyfert,
7/2/2008
Language: English
Story Level 3 = 12+ years of age
Length: 7 minHealing Rwanda: Jean Paul Samputu and the Forgiveness of Murder
Singer Jean Paul Samputu speaks of the forgiveness that is healing Rwanda, as neighbors re-discover that they can live together. Mizero Children was founded by Jean Paul to help heal the 1,000,000 orphans of Rwanda from the genocide, HIV/AIDS - children who can help restore a nation.
Kigali, Rwanda
Produced by: PierreTerre,
6/28/2008
Language: English
Story Level 3 = 12+ years of age
Length: 2.8 minTrash Beach
Across the Pacific Ocean and the other great oceans of the world, we find huge piles of garbage collecting along the shorelines - and at the centers of huge ocean currents as they circulate.
Many animals are killed by this trash, this garbage of rope and nets and bottles and shoes - all the stuff we forget, that washes out to sea.
Pierrre and Krista find these on the South Point of the Big Island of Hawai'i
South Point, Hawaii
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
5/29/2008
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 8.2 minGot Bomb?
Got Bomb? is a new film from Drexel filmmakers Bunker Seyfert and Heather Craig, by screenwriter Corey Jacobs - starring a Philadelphia-based cast.
The premiere of the film is Saturday, May 10th 2008 at the major national conference on Nuclear Weapons, Energy and Justice, called "Thinking Outside the Bomb - Beyond Nuclear Weapons," hosted by the Project for Nuclear Awareness (PNA).
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Bunker Seyfert,
5/5/2008
Language: English
Story Level 3 = 12+ years of age
Length: 31 minThe Khan Game - A Nuclear Fable
“The Khan Game” is an innovative play and film written by Craig Eisendrath, Chairman of the Project for Nuclear Awareness (PNA), with elements of historical fact, and elements of theater.
These are Nuclear War Scenarios, taken from real-life possibilities - What if there were an actual nuclear confrontation between Iran and Israel, or Pakistan and India, or an extremist faction procured a nuclear bomb from a rogue proliferator the likes of A.Q. Khan, the man who peddled Pakistan’s nuclear secrets to North Korea and Iran?
Used as a teaching tool, The Khan Game Scenarios are a powerful introduction to world affairs.
Following each section, there is an audience discussion with nuclear experts. The first performance of “The Khan Game” was held at Haverford College on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at Marshall Auditorium.
The Khan Game is a departure from typical discussions and performances about nuclear issues. It emphasizes new hope over the old fear-based approach some politicians have promoted - we've all got questions, and we're looking for answers to avoid new wars.
Our solemn conviction is that in doing such exercises in "What if?" we can learn to make sure of "Never Again," for a nuclear war or holocaust. Contact the Project for Nuclear Awareness (PNA) if you seek a performance at your univerrsity or club, of KHAN GAME, CRISIS GAME, or future innovative performances or films by PNA.
Philadelphia, PA
Produced by: Kevin Hansen and Bunker,
5/4/2008
Language: English
Story Level 3 = 12+ years of age
Length: 0.5 minIt Belongs to Everyone
The many efforts of groups around the world are converging for justice, peace, the end of poverty, the achievement of the Millennium Develpment Goals, and the restoration of a healthy planet.
The Coalition for the Global Commons is leading a two-year global dialog to shape how all of humanity would like to see our world. The Global Marshall Plan Initiative, Civicus, and many other groups have joined this effort, for the Global Commons belong to no one - they belong to everyone.
Features live music by the amazing Jean-Paul Samputu of Rwanda, used with permission.
Berlin, Germany
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
4/5/2008
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 47 minState of the Union 2008 (our version - this film got 230,000 hits in 3 weeks...)
READ THE ENTIRE SPEECH on the special website we set up for State of the Union 2008 - stateoftheunion2008.com.
We asked ourselves, what would the President of the United States say, if all the best ideas were stated as U.S. action, U.S. direction, and U.S. policy? What would happen if the President re-directed our nation towards all that we hold dearest?
Excerpt from State of the Union 2008
"....Because the destiny of our nation is tied to the destinies of all other nations, I will speak primarily of the world situation, for that is where America must now lead.
On our planet, our greatest thinkers tell us that for the first time, it is possible to achieve that world long foreseen, a world of safety, where everyone's needs are met, where justice prevails, where prosperity is normal, and where our planet is healthy.
Yes, it is a new world, and many things are now possible.
A World of Prosperity, Justice and Sustainability
To reach that world of prosperity, justice and sustainability,
first we must be safe
then we must provide for everyone's basic needs
then we must provide justice and rules that work fairly
then we must create an economy that benefits everyone on a sustainable planet
then, with relief, we can remember why the Creator gave us life
But despite this incredible promise, our world situation is dire.
We are not feeding two billion of our own people, when we could feed them.
As I speak, US military forces are in more than 100 nations, and 10,000 nuclear weapons are on hair-trigger alert.
Dozens of our generals and admirals have stated that poverty, climate change, energy depletion and environmental damage are now central national security threats to the United States of America.
World oil production has already peaked, so gasoline prices are rising steadily, and we have not planned well for what to do next about our energy supplies.
Hurricane Katrina and drought in Georgia are just the beginning of many climate-driven disasters
We are running out of renewable resources faster than they are being replenished. In just 30 years, one third of all renewable resources on Earth and in the oceans have vanished.
The Vital Interest of the United States, Together with All Nations
Ladies and gentlemen, I cannot emphasize strongly enough that because of the simultaneous occurrence of these threats; it is in the vital interest of the United States of America and all nations, to work together, today, to establish the wise and effective global rules that will work for everyone to protect our shared and sacred planet.
Where we must start our work is now clear, because there is no longer doubt..."
Washington DC
Produced by: Kevin, Craig and bunker,
1/26/2008
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 20 minThe Story of Stuff
What is the Story of Stuff?
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Be sure to check out Annie Leonard's website at: www.storyofstuff.com
Re-broadcast with the permission of Annie Leonard.
Everywhere on Earth
Produced by: Annie Leonard, 12/4/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 17 minGenie In A Bottle: UNLEASHED
An amazing, award-winning video (v2.0) by child-filmmakers Stephen and Trace, about nuclear weapons.
Please watch with your children, please forward so children see this wonderful short film, re-broadcast with permission from Trace's Mom.
Pierre
Chicago, Illinois
Produced by: Stephen Trace,
11/20/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 1.3 minThe Khan Game Premiere with Meghan
Meghan introduces the premiere performance of The Khan Game.
The Khan Game is a new kind of media - interactive theater on the nuclear threat. One act is about Pakistan, one about Iran, and one about weapons in space. After each act - which stops the action at a critical moment - audience members can participate in the scenario, on what follows next, or what are the solutions?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/14/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 14.4 minWomen Leaders Gather for Peace: Celebrities Include Christie Brinkley, Marian Hobbs and Alexa McDonough
At the United Nations, women leaders from around the world gathered for peace. The Global Security Institute and the Parliamentary Network for Nuclear Disarmament hosted a special panel event at the United Nations entitled "Amplifying the Moral and Practical Missions of the United Nations: Parliamentarians, diplomats and concerned citizens working to abolish nuclear weapons." The all-women panel featured speeches by
Held at the United Nations during the deliberations of the General Assembly committee which deals with matters relating to disarmament, the all-women panel was also intended as a way to commemorate the upcoming anniversary of the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325, which called for greater participation by women at all levels of conflict prevention and peacemaking. Such an All-Women Leadership Panel on Nuclear Weapons reflects the leadership of women in the movement to abolish nukes, which, as Chairwoman Rhianna Tyson noted, has historically been led by women since the dawn of the atomic age.
Re-Broadcast with permission from Extra TV and the Global Security Institute.
More information can be found at: http://www.gsinstitute.org/gsi/archives/000303.html
United Nations - New York City
Produced by: Extra TV, 10/12/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 7.8 minEnding Youth Violence: The Legs Against Arms Race 2007
In Philadelphia, on April 15th 2007, A Nore'easter storm hit Philadelphia...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/7/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 25 minDan Orzechs Green Home
Dan Orzech shows Pierre his new home, built as a Green, sustainable home design. Many Japanese style elements were used as part of this beautiful dwelling on the banks of the Schuylkill River near Phoenixville Pennsylvania. Geothermal heating and cooling, passive solar design, radiant-floor heating, natural clay products, pre-fabricated basement wall panels and a hot tub(!!) are all part of this wonderful home. Dan and his wife are also planning to be Green developers as a new company called Earth Rising Ventures.
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
9/4/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 12.9 minGlobal Marshall Plan III: New Sources of Finance
James Bernard Quilligan of the Center for Global Negotiations interviews Frithjof Finkbeiner of the incredible Global Marshall Plan initiative about the vision of new opportunities for just and equitable financing of global human development - promoting prosperity for all people.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
8/22/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 14.75 minJody Williams - 1997 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jody Williams, with co-Laureate the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, speaks of the practical and specific paths to peace - and the end of the devastating effects of landmines. She is the inspiration behind a huge new global consciousness of the terrible and needless effects of landmines - and of what one person can do to create important change. Introduced by Jonathan Granoff, Esq., and re-broadcast with permission from the Global Security Institute.
City of Rome, Italy
Produced by: Nettuno TV,
8/12/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 60 minThinking Outside the Bomb: Beyond Nuclear Weapons
Hope over fear. With this intention, leading experts on the risks of nuclear weapons, space weaponization, nuclear proliferation, Iran, North Korea and nuclear terrorism gathered to develop a path toward "A World Free of Nuclear Weapons" - a path forward also recently described by George P. Shultz, William J. Perry, Henry A. Kissinger, and Sam Nunn in the Wall Street Journal on January 4th, 2007.
Featured speakers included Dr. Hans Blix, Dr. Craig Eisendrath, Edward Aguilar, Esq., Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jonathan Granoff, Ambassador Robert Grey, Dr. Helen Caldicott, Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, William Hartung, Dr. Laura Grego, John Isaacs, Dr. Michael McCally, Alexandra Toma, Dr. Jim Walsh, and Stephen Young, at Beyond Nuclear Weapons, a high-level conference of nuclear experts in Washington, DC, March 28th at the National Press Club.
The conference was sponsored by the Project For Nuclear Awareness. PNA is a collaborative project of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, the Global Security Institute, the Lawyers Alliance for World Security, NPRI - Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and Physicians for Social Responsibility. Look for more information about PNA online at The Project For Nuclear Awareness.
National Press Club, Washington DC
Produced by: Kevin Hansen,
8/5/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 15.33 minGlobal Marshall Plan II: Establish and Meet Global Environmental Targets
James Bernard Quilligan, of the Center for Global Negotiations interviews Frithjof Finkbeiner of the Global Marshall Plan initiative, a stunning vision of how to meet the needs of all humanity globally. Part II describes the Global Marshall Plan initiative's approach for establishing and meeting global environmental targets through an Eco-Social Marketplace.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/16/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 11 minGlobal Marshall Plan I: Meeting the Millennium Development Goals
James Bernard Quilligan, of the Center for Global Negotiations interviews Frithjof Finkbeiner of the Global Marshall Plan initiative, a stunning vision of how to meet the needs of all humanity globally - starting with the Millennium Development Goals.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/8/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 4 minThink Like a Forest
When we think like a forest, we seen many things newly. We see that waste does not exist, we can make our own food, and we can take only what we need - no more. We see that all living things have a right to live their lives, too.
We see how to live together, and we see how to run a business - all by thinking like a forest.
Newark, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/22/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 3.2 minNow is the Time
There is a restoration happening everywhere. Pierre invites you to action for your highest aspirations for a better world. In the affairs of humanity there is a tide of possibility, seen in places like the Global Marshall Plan, the Millennium Promise, and Green Design.
May you act now for the purpose of a new common ground with all people, goodwill towards all life, and the better world we have always dreamed of.
Newark, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/22/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 11.1 minBlue Spruce Hollow II: Architect David Hartke Moves Forward with his Green Home
David Hartke has made progress with his LEED home, toured with Pierre.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/10/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 4.4 minFuture Trash
Mother Earth shows us the trash that covers the world in 2027, all because we couldn't find time to recycle. Global warming has ended all snow, even on New Year's Day. Come and see all the presents we left today for our children of tomorrow.
Everywhere
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/7/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 3 minWe've Experienced Enough - Damon Roberts for Philadelphia City Council
Vote May 15th 2007 for Damon K. Roberts for City Council, and learn more or contribute at http://damonkroberts.com/welcome.html or see this story on YouTube.com at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre and bunker, 5/6/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 6.2 minBuilding a Culture of Peace: Senator Douglas Roche
Senator Douglas Roche speaks at the 4th Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Rome, 2003. Re-Broadcast with permission of the the Global Security Institute.
City of Rome
Produced by: Nettuno TV, 3/26/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 23 minFrom Forgiveness to Activism: How Michael Berg Lost His Son to Revenge in Iraq Then Found His Voice for Peace
Peace activist Michael Berg's story of the horrific murder of his son, and his personal transformation thereafter into an activist using nonviolent peaceful protest against the war in Iraq.
Wilmington, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/11/2007
Language: English
Story Level 3 = 12+ years of age
Length: 34 minThe Power of Love Is Greater Than The Love of Power
Remember The Source of Real Leadership. Jonathan Granoff speaks at Common Ground Fellowship. January 2007. The human being has the capacity of demonstrating that which is most worthy of praise, the indivisible unity of being realized through the divine attribute of love.
Philadelphia. Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/6/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 10 minBeyond Nuclear Weapons: Dr. Craig Eisendrath
Nuclear expert, diplomat and author Dr. Craig Eisendrath discusses the risks of nuclear weapons, space weaponization, nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism, all to be the subject of Beyond Nuclear Weapons, a high-level conference of nuclear experts in Washington, DC, March 28th at the National Press Club..
PNA is a collaborative project of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities,
the Global Security Institute,
the Lawyers Alliance for World Security,
NPRI - Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and
Physicians for Social Responsibility. Look for more information about PNA online at The Project For Nuclear Awareness.
Washington, DC
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
2/18/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 3.5 minGood Morning Antarctica, 2075 AD
In the year 2075 AD, Pierre and Mother Earth visit New, New York, located on a mountain top in Antarctica, one of the few dry places left on Earth since all the glaciers melted and flooded the world. Our video tribute to the IPCC report from the United Nations and the World Meteorological Office (UN/WMO) calling for 1000 years of unavoidable climate change. We give many thanks to our friend Paul "Green Fox" Hughes for this great idea.
Antarctica
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
2/3/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 3.2 minDamon Roberts for City Council: Safe and Clean in Philadelphia's Second District
Too many homicides. Too many dropouts. Too much trash. These are all minimum, basic issues that good government must address. The Second Council District of Philadelphia in the USA has too many of all these, and that is why Damon Roberts is running for City Council. He moved his entire family INTO one of the toughest parts of Philadelphia to make a difference for people. Find out what real leadership looks like. Find out why real leaders live in the district, care for their people, and speak out about the real issues. Damon is a Harvard-educated, Howard Law School attorney, and a committed community activist. Damon is a truly good man - of deep integrity, brilliant ideas – and an incredibly hard-working person. For more information about Damon, see his website atDamon K. Roberts.
South Philadelphia
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
1/12/2007
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 20.8 minBlue Spruce Hollow I: Architect David Hartke Builds a LEED/Green Residence
Blue Spruce Hollow, Episode I: Architect David Hartke shows Pierre his environmentally conscious new home, under construction in Doylestown Pennsylvania.
The home is to become a LEED-Certified or 'Green' dwelling with many energy and environmentally-friendly features. South-facing, the home gains much from solar orientation. Large sheltered porch living spaces will provide several 3-season rooms. The home uses little/no large timbers, relying instead on strong composite materials made from fast-growing woods. A 1.5 KW photovoltaic electrical system provides much of the home's electrical needs. A geothermal heating/cooling system is under construction.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre, 1/2/2007
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 0.75 minMusic of the Windmills
Beautiful wind turbines grace the autobahn in Germany, to classical music. These turbines provide a fast-increasing supply of clean energy for Germany, a leader in the transition to clean power supplies. Video clip from the 'video mode' on a still camera, supplied by Dan Wolfensberger, the dynamic Executive Director of the Central Delaware Economic Development Council.
Rheinland, Germany
Produced by: Dan Wolfensburger,
12/24/2006
Language: German, Standard
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 5.5 minPrize of Peace: Jonathan Granoff at the 4th Nobel Laureates Summit, 2003
Jonathan Granoff speaks at the 4th Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in Rome, 2003. Re-Broadcast with permission of the Global Security Institute.
Rome, Italy
Produced by: Nettuno TV,
12/21/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 6.5 minA Safer Place: The Keys to Global Security with Ambassador Thomas Graham
We'd like Robert Gates to watch this video. For those of us like him who are (we hope) interested in a rational US policy to keep the world safe from a nuclear North Korea, Iran and terrorists, we strongly suggest that you watch this interview with Ambassador Thomas Graham, the lead US negotiator for several major US/international treaties.
United States Ambassador Thomas Graham (Ret.) offers straight talk about what it will actually take to keep the US and the world safe from nuclear and WMD dangers in this 6-minute interview produced for the Project for Nuclear Awareness. Ambassador Graham describes the value and importance of dialog and strong negotiations in keeping the world safe. As a senior negotiator for the important nuclear arms control treaties of the 1980's and 1990's, Ambassador Graham offers insights about how to build trust between nations, including North Korea and Iran. PNA is a collaborative project of Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, the Global Security Institute, the Lawyers Alliance for World Security, NPRI - Nuclear Policy Research Institute, and Physicians for Social Responsibility.
Look for more information about PNA online at The Project For Nuclear Awareness.
Washington, DC
Produced by: Pierre Terre, 12/5/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 9.1 minPeace of the White Buffalo
For almost 2,000 years, the legends of the Lakota Tribe of North America have spoken of the return of the White Buffalo. They have returned, fulfilling the prophesy and giving hope. Today, Jim and Dena Riley of Flagstaff Arizona are the Guardians of the White Buffalo. They invite people from everywhere to visit, share their dreams, and leave offerings at Spirit Mountain Ranch.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
11/26/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 9.6 minGreat South Philly Cleanup
Community leader Damon K. Roberts, Esq. and his wife Arline bring together hundreds of people across more than 300 blocks in South Philadelphia, all to take charge of their neighborhoods, to take a stand for quality of life, and make the neighborhood SAFE and CLEAN - the two top priorities. Damon Roberts describes how the residents of South Philadelphia are taking back their neighborhoods and their quality of life.
South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
11/16/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 2.2 minWangari Maathai
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai speaks of the connection between peace and the environment.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/17/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 1 minThe Language of Love
Remember the language of love.
Newark, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
9/23/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 29 minThe Small-Mart Revolution
Author, attorney and economist Michael Shuman describes how small, local businesses are emerging as the most effective means of building community prosperity, creating opportunity and building a good quality of life. He and Bill McKibben are co-authors of the new book "The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the Global Competition
" that describes how small businesses provide a better quality of life to many more people than we knew. Small businesses offer people the chance to contribute to their communities in so many fundamental and unexpected positive ways: by buying from locally-owned businesses - or by owning a local business - both are "Voting with Your Money"!
Burlington, Vermont
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
9/23/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 2 minMother Earth Creates the Morning
Beautiful Mother Earth and Pierre Terre welcome the morning, and introduce new videos coming to the world.
Sedona, Arizona
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
9/23/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 17.5 minThe Happiest Place on Earth? How the People of Bali Created Paradise
The island of Bali is a paradise created by its people. They live with a balance of masculine and feminine values, they celebrate very often, every Balinese seems to be an artist - and there seem to be smiles everywhere! How have the Balinese achieved a remarkable level of development - and happiness? Economist, author and development expert Dr. Bernard Lietaer describes how people can contribute fully to society through balanced contributions of either work or money in a dual-currency system. Both work-based currency and conventional money allow everyone in the community to contribute what they can. By allowing everyone to contribute fully, people's satisfaction with life is high, and they can create incredible projects for the public benefit. So people flourish - and seem, to many, the happiest people anywhere. Filmed at the BALLE conference in Burlington Vermont, at Champlain College.
Bali, Indonesia
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
8/14/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 15.7 minLegend of the Four Crows
Caretakers of Creation, the Lena'pe people have lived here for thousands of years, demonstrating sustainability. Native American Jim Beer of the Lena'pe Turtle Clan shares a little of the relationship of his people to the Creator, and the Legend of the Four Crows. Learn more from Jim Beer of the Lena'pe Turtle Clan, from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/31/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 5.8 minHappy Lawn, No Chemicals!
Susan Curry and Pierre get close to the grass to learn about why lawn chemicals are so bad for all the living things - and why a beautiful yard does not need chemicals! Susan tells of how a backyard can be a great habitat for many healthy living things.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/30/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 18 minPolitics on Earth Day
On Earth Day 2006 at Pebble Hill Church, we hear the voices of Republican Mike Fitzpatrick and Democrat Chuck Pennacchio speak out about the environment, their hopes - and their plans for the actions of government. Music by Jim Beer of the Lena'pe Turtle Clan, from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/28/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 29 minThe Great Turning of the World
Pierre hears the incredible vision of an already-unfolding sustainable future, described by author David C. Korten of Yes! Magazine. David Korten is an international development expert, and he describes this Great Turning of humanity. He describes a huge re-shaping of human behavior away from empires driven by globally destructive oil-fuelled behavior, creating a 'perfect storm' of Earth problems. Unfolding in its place, David describes a huge Earth Community applying local, community-driven and family-oriented sustainable practices. Also envisioned by Buddhist author and Systems Theorist Joanna Macy, the Great Turning offers a beautiful and effective shift that David sees already bubbling up all around us, in countless innovative ways. Filmed at the annual conference of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) at Champlain College. Learn more at: PowerPoint Show from BALLE Conference Yes! Magazine The Great Turning
Burlington, Vermont
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
7/18/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 29 minJumping Joyous Urban Jumble: Judy Wicks and Building a Local Living Economy
Judy Wicks, owner of the White Dog Café in Philadelphia, shares the origins of her incredible business success. Judy has created a vibrant restaurant business committed to organic-only food, fair trade in all products, humanely-raised animals, living wages for her employees, and a host of other leading-edge practices. While promoting local business, she has helped found the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), the White Dog Foundation (20% of all Café profits go here!), the Fair Foods project, and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). Judy speaks at the BALLE national conference on June 9, 2006. See SBN Philadelphia, BALLE - Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, White Dog Café and White Dog Foundation
Burlington, Vermont
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/26/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 11 minNukes In Orbit: Who Actually Thinks They Will Improve World Security?
Dr. Craig Eisendrath, Chairman of the Project for Nuclear Awareness (PNA), speaks about the grave risks of nuclear weapons if they are placed in earth orbit by the US as proposed. Dr. Eisendrath is the first American to receive the Report of the Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction from Dr. Hans Blix, and spoke at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 2, 2006. Introduction by Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute. See the WMD Commission report and further details about PNA affiliates at: WMD Commission Report and Global Security Institute and Physicians for Social Responsibility - Philadelphia and Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities and the NPRI - Nuclear Policy Research Institute.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/25/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 34.2 minDr. Hans Blix of the Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction - Introduction by Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute
Dr. Hans Blix, Chairman of the WMD Commission and former Chief Inspector of the IAEA, presents the WMD Commission Report "Weapons of Terror" in Philadelphia, on June 2, 2006 at the National Constitution Center. Dr. Blix provides hope for practical and effective ways of reducing world tensions over Weapons of Mass Destruction. The WMD Commission report gives many specific ways of easing world tensions and moving towards a more peaceful world. Dr. Blix is introduced by Jonathan Granoff, Esq., President of the Global Security Institute. See the WMD Commission report and further details at: WMD Commission Report and Global Security Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
6/13/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 4.9 minThree Farmers, Three Communities
Pierre meets three professional farmers from Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in southeast Pennsylvania in the USA who show how their communities organized to grow great organic food close to homes. Their food has better quality, better taste and less driving! This is a model for farming close to home, where people need the food! See the farms at: Pennypack Farm or Anchor Run Farm or Blooming Glen Farm
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
5/28/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 29.8 minCommunity by Design
Lawrence New Jersey takes action to design an ecologically sustainable future for itself through a FutureSearch conference. They create a marvelous vision of a livable, productive and sustainable future, using The Natural Step principles. See: http://sustainablelawrence.org/
Lawrence, New Jersey
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
5/8/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1.5 minCash Out of Manhattan
Pierre tries to find out why property in Manhattan in New York City is so expensive. So much money is trapped in buildings and land! Is it made of gold? Is it food? Pierre says that we could help the world so much by selling property in Manhattan, and using the extra good money to help the world.
New York City
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
4/22/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1 minHomeless New Year's Day, 2006
Mike is homeless on New Year's Day, 2006. He has tried shelters, and been sent to jail for being homeless. The street is better than these.
Mid-Town Manhattan, New York City
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
4/21/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1 minGraffiti Voices
Graffiti cries out with the voices of young people who say "listen to me!" in any way they can.
Brooklyn, New York City
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
4/20/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 24.5 minThe Incredible LEED Platinum Bren School
The amazing Bren School at the University of California at Santa Barbara is a LEED Platinum building with incredibly energy efficient solar technology, fly-ash concrete, an extraordinarily efficient heating/cooling system, and a magnificent web-controlled brain to run it all.
Santa Barbara, California
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
4/11/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 28.5 minSun Run: $2 Electric Bills at a Remarkable Passive/Active Solar Home
Marian Peleski shows how she pays only $2 or so for electricity many months in her custom-designed solar home. She shows how a great solar home works - especially how heat moves. Passive design makes a spring-like shell, with a comfortable living place inside.
Newark, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/20/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1 minWelcome to PierreTerre.com!
Pierre invites you to view videos from around the world, both ones we produce and World Stories submitted by others. Try our maps, add to our blog, and create tags for what you see! Let your heart and your voice speak by submitting a video to share.
Glasgow, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/13/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 8 minOil Country: Peak Oil and Why the Oil Wells are Running Dry
With Bill Burke of the Post Carbon Institute, we find out about "Peak Oil" and why so many oil/gas wells are running dry. Across the world, oil production is highest just as we reach the end of the lifetime of many oil and gas wells. The year 2010 was predicted as the peak production year. This is the "Peak Oil" problem. We see California oil wells and their ugly, toxic tar residues. See http://www.postcarbon.org/node/813
Long Island, New York
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/13/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1.75 minSinging Frogs of Vernal Pool
Music of the spring peepers in a forest wetland. The frogs are signs of a healthy ecosystem. Their voices tell us a lot about how it is possible for humanity and the natural world to co-exist. Spring is near in the northern hemisphere.
Glasgow, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
3/13/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 28.1 minDolphins and Houses - Pierre Terre Show, Episode 2
From the California Central Coast, Pierre takes us to suburban sprawl and good Brownfields, then to peaceful protest in Washington DC, with the music of Kyle Swartzwelder
Newark, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
2/28/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 17 minReport of the 5th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates organized by The Gorbachev Foundation, Italian Branch under the patronage of the Municipality of Rome
Rome - Campidoglio
Produced by: Submitted by Jonathan Granoff,
2/16/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 2.6 minGlobal Warming Makes Mother Earth Crazy
Mother Earth and Pierre find out how crazy weather comes from global warming. Pierre tries to get us to use less carbon fuel so Mother Earth does not hurt him with snowballs!
Springfield, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
2/12/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 1 minKamau Ngom's Garden
Kamau tells of how their community garden was so exciting for children - a gem in the city that happened because people believed that a garden was possible.
Wilmington, Delaware
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
1/7/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 0.95 minThe Baby Crab has Pinched Pierre!
In the wetlands near the ocean, Pierre discovers so many baby animals, but one of them has pinched him!
Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
1/7/2006
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 0.95 minThe Oil is Gone - But The Tar Sticks to Pierre!
Pierre finds an oil well that has run dry - only tar leaks out. This is just like oil wells around the world that are running dry now - so new fuels are needed, that do not damage the world.
Santa Barbara, California
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
1/7/2006
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 29.1 minCrazy Development! - Pierre Terre Show, Episode 1
Pierre meets civic activists who are organizing to peacefully fight a badly-located development cutting down an old woodland on steep rocky slopes for unnecessary new houses
Marple, PA
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
12/26/2005
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 1 minVideo Biography for Pierre Terre
Pierre brings to you the voices and places of the power in the world
Ricketts Glen, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
11/30/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 2.4 minIdeas That Bring People Together
Message of greeting and hope from renowned traveler and humanitarian Paul Osimo.
Broomall, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Paul Osimo,
11/18/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 3 minGraduation Tree
Pierre Invites you to plant a Graduation Tree when you graduate from your school!
Tobyhanna, PA
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
11/7/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 15.1 minKatrina: Rotarians in Action
Documentary of a Hurricane Katrina relief effort organized by Rotary Club members from southeast Pennsylvania.
Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/25/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 10.1 minAnti-War Protest in Washington DC
Documentary of democratic protesting of the war in Iraq, especially showing the role of women's voices.
Washington, DC
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/25/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 1 minRemember
Pierre invites people to share their stories with World Stories
Cape Comorin
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/20/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 3 minGood Brownfields
Pierre describes how Brownfields can be good development, even when they are contaminated.
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
10/20/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 30 minUtopia/Dystopia
Premiere Performance of Original Drama, Dance and Music at the Philadelphia Earth Charter Summit, by Jodi Netzer (netzer@voicenet.com) and the Conscious Collective.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Gary Blanchard,
10/20/2005
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story
Length: 10.5 minPierre Terre Follows The Water
In this video for children, Pierre follows rivers from spring to ocean, showing how water is used and how wastes, wetlands and the ocean act in watersheds
Marple Township, Pennsylvania
Produced by: Pierre Terre,
5/30/2005
Language: English
Story Level 1 = Intended for all children or adults
Length: 30 minGlobal Security with Jonathan Granoff
Jonathan Granoff, Esq., President of the Global Security Institute, describes how a more peaceful world can be achieved without the extraordinary threat of nuclear weapons.
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Produced by: Gary Blanchard,
11/1/2004
Language: English
Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story