11th Hour Essay

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11th Hour Reflection The 11th Hour is a documentary film that shows the viewpoints of many environmentalists which are focused on the state of Earth. The movie discusses how our daily lives and habits can impact the environment and how it is becoming a much larger problem day by day. This is because we humans have become too dependent on the environment, that we have become so accustomed in using these resources that nature provides that we don’t even give a second thought to the repercussions. One day soon, the resources will vanish, nature will begin to deteriorate, and humans may no longer exist. The author, Leonardo DiCaprio, who is a staunch environmentalist, tries to make it a point in the movie that global warming has become the greatest issue and threat to the environment, and that all of humanity needs to work together to reverse the effects of global warming and restore the Earth. He believes that everyone has a small impact in the environment- from how long we take a shower to what kind of light bulbs we use. DiCaprio also believes that raising environmental awareness can help create not only a cleaner tomorrow, but also a stable environment for generations to come. After watching this video, I learned how every action we take has a small impact on the environment. These actions include but aren’t limited to choosing to put paper into a recycle or trash bin, how long we take a shower, and choosing whether to drive to school or take the bus. I Ray 2 also learned how eco-friendly buildings and turning to renewable sources of energy can help to reduce carbon emissions in the air and still provide the same benefits. This knowledge relates to what we are learning in class because environmental science deals with living and non-living aspects of the environment and how humans impact it. Since the 11th Hour deals with the impact of humans on the

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