September on iwonder: A Focus on Climate Catastrophes and Environmental Struggles
As temperatures soar and wildfires devastate communities worldwide, iwonder—the streaming platform dedicated to thought-provoking documentaries—focuses this September on the escalating climate crisis.
The upcoming line-up features gripping films from Australia to Siberia, exploring the complexities of climate change and our collective role in it.
Australia: The Coming Climate Hell? (Premieres 19th September)
Three years post the cataclysmic ‘black summer’, Australia continues to grapple with its environmental image. Ranked dismally in the Brown to Green Report for unsustainable practices like deforestation and coal mining, ‘Australia: The Coming Climate Hell?’ questions if Australia is digging its own environmental grave. This hard-hitting film scrutinises Australia’s climate policies, gauging whether the nation is headed for a climate disaster.
Rewild (Premieres 21st September)
Biodiversity is crumbling faster than ever, with nearly 60% of wild animals having vanished in the past four decades. ‘Rewild’ proposes a straightforward remedy—let nature reclaim spaces that have been tampered with by human activity. Through lens focusing on the reintroduction of jaguars in Argentina’s Iberá wetlands and massive reforestation efforts in Brazil, this documentary offers hope amid ecological despair.
Atomic Hope: Inside the Pro Nuclear Movement (Premieres 28th September)
Traditional environmentalists have long protested against nuclear energy, but is it time for a second look? ‘Atomic Hope: Inside the Pro Nuclear Movement’ provides an intimate portrait of global activists who argue that nuclear energy may be a lesser evil in the fight against climate catastrophe. They contend it’s time to reevaluate our aversion to nuclear solutions as the climate emergency intensifies.
iWonder What: Top Five Documentaries on Climate and Environment (Premieres throughout September)
This special curation spotlights the tension between humanity’s destructive and preservative forces.
- USA: Climate Wars: Despite the climate-fuelled calamities like wildfires, many Americans remain skeptical about global warming. This documentary dives into the disheartening reality of climate denial in the United States.
- Loved to Death: Destinations Under Threat: Ever thought your dream holiday could be damaging? This film explores the environmental consequences of tourism on vulnerable destinations.
- The Eco Show: Focused on Australia, this show unveils the significant damage caused by climate change and human intervention on the nation’s unique ecology and wildlife.
- Green Cops: Environmental protectors are rising. This series follows special units fighting against illegal and harmful exploitation of natural resources worldwide.
- Green Warriors: Led by investigative journalist Martin Boudot, this series uncovers environmental scandals across the globe, exposing corporate and social injustices.
iWonder When: Zero Emissions Day (21st September)
To underline the importance of individual and community action, iwonder is supporting Zero Emissions Day. The initiative urges people to abstain from carbon-emitting activities for a day, serving as a poignant reminder that even small actions can wield considerable impact.
iWonder Who: Spotlight on Martin Boudot
Well-known for his work on ‘Green Warriors’, investigative journalist Martin Boudot is this month’s featured contributor on iwonder. His body of work serves as a stark reminder of journalism’s power to unveil hidden truths and advocate for social and environmental justice.
