Pacific Northwest. 3, Climate change
Reveals that climate change models predict that the greatest changes in climate will occur in the Pacific Northwest. The fear is that these changes will impact timber and water resources and undermine the economy of the region.
"The Pacific Northwest is ... a region shaped by volcanism, a land rich in history of American Indians, explorers and pioneers, an agricultural paradise. The Pacific Northwest has an economy that combines the proven industries of the past with the glorious technologies of the future. But it is also a leader in green technology a region striving to reduce its carbon footprint and adapting to climate change. This series presents leading state and regional experts on the geography and climate change of the region."--Container.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodiscs (34 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Ambrose Video Pub., �2008.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Title from root menu."Shot in high definition"--Container.Printable bonus materials (.pdf files, in "Extras" folder; accessed on computer): Maps, timeline, teacher's guides, blackline master quizzes.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Global warming and climate change in the Pacific Northwest -- Climate change impacts on the forests -- Water, snow and glaciers -- Climate change impacts on agriculture -- Sea level rise.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Narrator, Alphonse Keasley ; original music: David Arkenstone.
- System Details Note:
- DVD.
- Language Note:
- Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Climatic changes.
Global warming.
Northwest, Pacific > Climate.
Rain forests > Northwest, Pacific.
Forests and forestry > Northwest, Pacific.
Water-supply > Northwest, Pacific.
Forest fires > Northwest, Pacific.
Bark beetles > Northwest, Pacific.
Northwest, Pacific > Economic conditions.
Forest ecology. - Genre:
- Short films > United States.
Documentary films.
Environmental films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | DVD 329 F 852.3 .P33 2008 CLIM | 274174 | DVD | Reshelving | - |