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The White House Effect takes a captivating look at a turning point in the climate crisis.
Using only archival footage, the film reveals how a major chance to act on global warming was not only missed but actively blocked during George H.W. Bush’s presidency (1988–1992). As the country woke up to the reality of climate change, Bush promised to use “the White House effect”—a play on words referencing the greenhouse effect—to lead the way. Yet he found himself pulled between industry allies and government scientists.
The White House Effect follows the rising tension between these players to the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, where the US weakened a global effort to set real limits on emissions. Discover how decisions made more than 30 years ago shaped the climate future we face today. (94 mins., DCP)
Stay after the screening for a conversation and Q&A.
IMAGE CAPTIONThe White House Effect, courtesy of Netflix.
This event is copresented by Ohio State's Department of History.
American Electric Power Foundation
CoverMyMeds
Huntington
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Wexner Family
Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts
CampusParc
The Columbus Foundation
Every Page Foundation
Mellon Foundation
Axium Packaging
Nationwide Foundation
Michael and Anita Goldberg
Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
Joyce Shenk
Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle
Lachelle Thigpen
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