Earth in 100 Seconds - Preview for Translation Captioning (Password: AreYouReady)
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0:05 - 0:07What are we using planet Earth for?
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0:07 - 0:09Let’s go for a walk to find out.
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0:10 - 0:11Each second of our walk reveals
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0:11 - 0:141% of land and how we’re using it.
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0:14 - 0:16The Earth in 100 Seconds.
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0:16 - 0:18Are you ready?
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0:22 - 0:24We spend our first 10 seconds
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0:24 - 0:26walking across a frozen land of ice.
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0:32 - 0:34And the next 11 in
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0:34 - 0:36desert, barren and rocky lands.
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0:43 - 0:46Just 14 more seconds of our walk is
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0:46 - 0:48through ecosystems we minimally use
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0:48 - 0:50including only 8 seconds
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0:50 - 0:52of intact forests.
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0:53 - 0:55All other land is directly exploited by…
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0:56 - 0:57people.
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0:58 - 1:00Just 1% of land is built on,
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1:00 - 1:01but our footprint extends
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1:01 - 1:03across the rest of the planet.
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1:04 - 1:06Crops cover 11% of land.
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1:06 - 1:08Nearly half is fed to livestock.
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1:09 - 1:11But for 20 seconds
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1:11 - 1:12we're in the woods again.
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1:12 - 1:14These forests are managed
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1:14 - 1:15for their timber
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1:15 - 1:17and play a vital role in regulating
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1:17 - 1:18our climate, air and water.
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1:19 - 1:20Some are great for wildlife
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1:20 - 1:21while much are not..
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1:21 - 1:23But it’s sad to say that
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1:23 - 1:24we've prioritised over
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1:24 - 1:26a third of land for producing
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1:26 - 1:28meat, dairy and animal products.
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1:29 - 1:3114 seconds of our walk is on less used
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1:31 - 1:33wilder grasslands and rangelands.
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1:33 - 1:35As well as cows, sheep and goats,
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1:35 - 1:37wild animals could graze here.
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1:37 - 1:39Some livestock is managed carefully
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1:39 - 1:41so other species can flourish.
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1:41 - 1:42Much is not.
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1:42 - 1:45Our final 19 seconds is through pastures
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1:45 - 1:48that we mostly use for rearing cows.
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1:51 - 1:53Cows now have a collective mass
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1:53 - 1:55that’s nearly 10 times greater
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1:55 - 1:58than all wild mammals combined.
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1:59 - 2:01At a time of climate crisis
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2:01 - 2:02and when a million species
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2:02 - 2:04are at risk of extinction,
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2:04 - 2:06why not rethink this mix of lands we have
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2:06 - 2:08and how we use them.
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2:08 - 2:09I need more trees please
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2:09 - 2:12I think more nature would be greater..
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2:12 - 2:14So what if we made more space..
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2:14 - 2:16for nature?
- Title:
- Earth in 100 Seconds - Preview for Translation Captioning (Password: AreYouReady)
- Description:
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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!"
- Video Language:
- English
- Duration:
- 02:19
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Daniel Raven-Ellison edited English subtitles for Earth in 100 Seconds - Preview for Translation Captioning (Password: AreYouReady) | |
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Daniel Raven-Ellison edited English subtitles for Earth in 100 Seconds - Preview for Translation Captioning (Password: AreYouReady) | |
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Daniel Raven-Ellison edited English subtitles for Earth in 100 Seconds - Preview for Translation Captioning (Password: AreYouReady) |