For the past month, I have focused my energy on getting as many people as possible to see the documentary Chasing Ice.
The film is the story of how a challenging photography assignment from National Geographic turned into an environmental photographer’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet.
I mostly write about my travels and share my photography on this site.
So why is Chasing Ice relevant to you and this travel blog?
There is much of this world I have yet to see, and like others who are passionate about travel, I want the chance to experience all this planet has to offer. Climate change is increasing the number of natural disasters and other conditions that threaten our ability to visit certain destinations and can alter or even destroy cities, towns, and natural wonders.
Beyond travel, I love being outdoors whether I am hiking a mountain, learning to surf, or simply riding my bike to work, and increasing air pollution even in my home city of Columbus is worrisome. The list of threats to my lifestyle and your lifestyle goes on.
This film is powerful, and I felt a strong need to do something.
Tackling a problem that involves and affects the entire world seems impossible. But the Chasing Ice Team is tackling it, and they are trying a new approach. They believe the only way to make progress with climate change is to get our political leaders to understand the science.
With the launch of The Chasing Ice Ohio Tour 2014, they are focusing on supporting one Congressman Pat Tiberi by providing the visual evidence of climate change and showing him that his constituents support doing something about it. They are using social media to share the message.
It is exciting to live in a city where something this important is starting.
What can you do?
Watch the film.
If you live in Central Ohio, check out the free screenings being offered this month. The imagery is incredible, so it is something you should see on the big screen if possible. The screenings are followed by a short Q&A with Director Jeff Orlowski to help connect the dots between changes we are seeing worldwide and the impact that these changes are having in Ohio.
If you don’t live in Central Ohio, you can find the film on Netflix and Amazon.
This film is powerful.
It interested me on many levels from the hauntingly beautiful imagery to the technological challenges the photographers had to overcome to the incredible visual evidence presented. This may be the biggest story in human history, and it demonstrates how we can use photography to affect meaningful change.
This is the message I shared.
I have been volunteering for some of the events, and here a few photos of others who enjoyed the film and want to take action.
Seems like a documentary worth watching. Will look it up and see if I can find it.
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Looks like a nice movie. Gonna download it if I find it.
Love one of the placards … the politicians should talk less and act more in the interests of the people!
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