"The imperfect yet essential documentary, "Planet of the Humans," raises challenging and uncomfortable inquiries"
In a world increasingly conscious of climate change and the need for sustainable energy solutions, the movie 'Planet of the Humans' by Michael Moore and Jeff Gibbs has sparked a contentious debate. The film questions the effectiveness of many environmental and sustainable solutions, such as natural gas, biomass, and biofuels, which have been promoted as cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.
General Electric (GE) has introduced a line of massive 12MW+ offshore wind turbines, promising a brighter future for green energy. However, these turbines are also designed to power remote deep-sea oil and gas platforms, raising questions about the true intentions behind the shift towards renewables.
One of the key components in chemical-dependent GMO corn production and the production of ocean-fouling single-use plastics is cheap fracked gas. Despite its environmental impact, fracking remains a contentious issue, with critics calling it an incontrovertible environmental disaster that colossally accelerates global climate change and ecosystem damage.
The movie lambasts a litany of established environmental organizations and leaders, including the Sierra Club, Michael Bloomberg, and 350.org founder, Bill McKibben. Despite the Sierra Club's denunciation of fracking, it was late to the party compared to other organizations. Mike Bloomberg, who became the largest donor to the Sierra Club's 'Beyond Coal Campaign' and to the organization itself, remains a passionate fracking defender.
Brussels intends that biomass will play a key role in achieving the EU's renewable energy targets for 2030 and beyond. However, the climate math and physics largely do not add up, casting doubt on the effectiveness of biomass as a sustainable energy source.
The growth of renewables has made them more profitable and bankable, but key lenders like Chase and Blackrock have not changed their philosophies nor their endless growth fantasies. The growth of renewables has also seen the emergence of renewable energy corporations, some of which are criticized in the movie for promoting biomass and biofuels as sustainable options.
Germany is subsidizing the construction of LNG infrastructure while shifting its energy grid away from coal. However, gas remains a key element within the framework of the European Green Deal, raising questions about the commitment to a truly sustainable future.
The filmmakers of 'Planet of the Humans' boldly shine a spotlight on the continuing queasy merger of environmentalism and green-framed corporate capitalism. They suggest that much of the environmental movement has been unwittingly corrupted by the infamous Koch brothers and other dark actors within the oil and gas industry.
The movie 'Planet of the Humans' is a meta-critique of the green movement as a whole, focusing on the ways renewables have been framed to the general public. Despite the criticism it has received for its flawed math, it is commended for making a refreshingly skeptical case by The Guardian.
In conclusion, the movie 'Planet of the Humans' challenges the mindsets that are failing us, not our technological solutions. As we move towards a more sustainable future, it is crucial to critically examine the solutions we are promoting and ensure they align with our goals of reducing carbon emissions and preserving our planet.
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