Movies and TvShows featuring "petrochemical-industry" theme.

Are we becoming Plastic People? Our ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made ends up ground down into "microplastics". These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in the water and sit in the soil. And now, leading scientists are finding them in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? Ziya Tong, author and science journalist, makes it personal by visiting leading scientists and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and on her body.

Think Global, Act Rural is a documentary that explores the consequences of industrial agriculture, focusing on issues such as economic inequality, pesticide use, soil degradation, and the exploitation of farmers. The film highlights the importance of sustainable and organic farming practices.

This U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) video uses expert testimony and computer-animated reenactments to describe and discuss its detailed investigation into the March 23 2005 explosion of the ISOM (isomerization) unit at the BP (British Petroleum) refinery at Texas City, Texas. The explosion killed 15 workers, injured 180 others, and cost BP billions of dollars.

Crude Impact is a documentary that delves into the far-reaching consequences of the oil industry. It examines the environmental devastation caused by oil extraction, the economic and political power of oil companies, and the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy sources. The film explores the impact of oil on climate change, human rights, geopolitical conflicts, food production, and the overall health of the planet. Through interviews with experts and firsthand accounts, Crude Impact sheds light on the challenges and potential solutions in a world heavily dependent on crude oil.