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See Earth in 100 Seconds! Each second reveals 1% of land and how we are using it.

At a time of climate and ecological crisis, and when a million species are at risk of extinction, Earth in 100 Seconds demonstrates how little space is left for wildlife and how much is prioritised for livestock.

To be screened at film festivals during the first part of 2025 (hopefully!) and then released online later in the year.

"This is an important film. It tells the story of how we're using and mis-using the planet.. all through a humble walk.

Earth is vast and complex, making it difficult to fully comprehend its scale, understand how we’re using it, or organise efforts to manage it more effectively.

Thoughtful land use is vital for the survival of humans and countless other species, as well as for creating fair and equitable futures. Access to better data and insights about how we interact with land is crucial—whether it’s choosing what to eat or deciding who to support at the ballot box.

This film draws on data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Special Report on Climate Change and Land. While the report does an excellent job of presenting the facts, its charts and graphs often fail to connect with people on a human level.

Earth in 100 Seconds transforms this data into a relatable journey, using a simple walk to evoke a sense of story, place, and scale. In just a couple of minutes, it allows viewers not only to see what the data means but also to feel its impact - by sitting through it.

The film is designed to surprise and provoke thought, sparking meaningful conversations about our relationships with land, resources, wildlife, livestock, and each other.

I used to be a geography teacher and I'm sure it will be a valuable resource for teachers across the world.

The film is made almost entirely from footage I shot while making my previous "In 100 Seconds" films. Other than the walk across, you can see me walking through all those landscapes.

The film has a special place in my heart as my son, Seb Raven-Ellison, collaborated on the narration and music. Seb produced the soundtrack and it's his voice you hear.

The film is being professionally translated into a growing number of languages. It has been captioned in 50+ languages so that as much as 70% of the world's population can understand it.

From shoppers and farmers to students, business leaders and policymakers, I hope this film inspires more choices that benefit both people and the planet.

We've no time... or space... to waste!"

What are we using planet Earth for?

Let’s go for a walk to find out.

Each second of our walk reveals

1% of land and how we’re using it.

The Earth in 100 Seconds.

Are you ready?

We spend our first 10 seconds

walking across a frozen land of ice.

And the next 11 in

desert, barren and rocky lands.

Just 14 more seconds of our walk is

through ecosystems we minimally use

including only 8 seconds

of intact forests.

All other land is directly exploited by…

people.

Just 1% of land is built on,

but our footprint extends

across the rest of the planet.

Crops cover 11% of land.

Nearly half is fed to livestock.

But for 20 seconds

we're in the woods again.

These forests are managed

for their timber

and play a vital role in regulating

our climate, air and water.

Some are great for wildlife

while much are not..

But it’s sad to say that

we've prioritised over

a third of land for producing

meat, dairy and animal products.

14 seconds of our walk is on less used

wilder grasslands and rangelands.

As well as cows, sheep and goats,

wild animals could graze here.

Some livestock is managed carefully

so other species can flourish.

Much is not.

Our final 19 seconds is through pastures

that we mostly use for rearing cows.

Cows now have a collective mass

that’s nearly 10 times greater

than all wild mammals combined.

At a time of climate crisis

and when a million species

are at risk of extinction,

why not rethink this mix of lands we have

and how we use them.

I need more trees please

I think more nature would be greater..

So what if we made more space..

for nature?