Pbs Learning Media: Climate Change: Activism and Policy

Learn how activists and politicians have reacted to climate change in this video [4:53] from the American Masters film, A Fierce Green Fire. Given how complex of a problem it is, climate change was, and still is, a difficult topic to address. And unlike other environmental issues, groups have mobilized to refute claims that climate change is actually a problem. This video explores some of the difficulties that have been encountered in reaching agreements on climate change, like the Kyoto Protocol international treaty which was rejected by the United States. Teaching materials are included.