Who's Got the Power?

WHO'S GOT THE POWER? Executive Producer, Casey Coates Danson Director, Global Possibilities www.globalpossibilities.org SYNOPSIS: Who's Got The Power? -- a forceful documentary film, addresses head on the reality of global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas), its dangers in the form of carbon dioxide emissions - and presents genuine and workable solutions. The film demonstrates that the use of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass) are viable alternatives to our dependence on fossil fuels bringing about the dangerous climate changes we are seeing all over the planet. From the vantage points of world-renown scientists, environmental activists, physicians, financial advisers, designers, builders, coal miners and others, the global warming discussion unfolds. In addition, inner-city and suburban international consumers share their personal experiences with solar-powered housing. From the coal-scarred hills of Appalachia to the sun drenched suburbs of Los Angeles, to three Category 5 hurricanes within three months in 2005 in the Southeast, eight days of non-stop rain in the Northeast, record breaking heat globally, people are becoming increasingly vocal about the hazards of global warming. They are demanding practical and achievable solutions, in particular, championing the development and use of renewable energy resources to safeguard the earth for future generations. Against the backdrop of the American landscape, Who's Got the Power? demonstrates that we do not have to savage our terrain, destroy our water sources or befoul our air in order to enjoy the pleasures and conveniences of modern life. Who's Got the Power? shows how harnessing the limitless resource of the sun can make a difference. MOST IMPORTANTLY the film recognizes the critical role of our built environment. Since two-thirds to one half of the nations electricity is used in buildings, we can have the greatest impact in the shortest amount of time and for the least amount of money if we begin with the built environment. Buildings are a direct and important resource in insuring our environmental future. Making our buildings more energy efficient can help reduce our use of electricity and fossil fuels. Powering them with the sun can and will quickly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. These are among the perspectives in Who's Got The Power? On the evolution of global warming: When we use the atmosphere as an un-priced sewer and we dump our waste li