Before the Flood Full Movie National Geographic

Introduction: The Garden of Earthly Delights00:00:31

Leonardo DiCaprio introduces the documentary through the lens of Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights,' using its three panels to illustrate the degradation of the natural world due to human activity.

The Reality of Climate Change00:04:48

DiCaprio reflects on his role as a UN messenger for peace, exploring the scientific consensus on climate change and the severe weather patterns, ice melt, and environmental destruction occurring globally.

Political and Corporate Opposition00:24:22

The documentary highlights the coordinated disinformation campaign funded by fossil fuel interests to deny climate science and block legislative action, often through lobbying and personal attacks on scientists.

Global Perspectives: China and India00:29:27

The film examines the industrialization of China and India, focusing on their reliance on coal, their transition toward renewable energy, and the struggle to balance economic development with environmental sustainability.

The Impact of Consumption and Diet00:43:14

Experts discuss the ecological costs of beef production and deforestation, emphasizing how individual dietary choices and corporate practices contribute to the climate crisis.

The Path to Solutions00:58:36

The narrative shifts to potential solutions, including the implementation of a carbon tax, the necessity of renewable energy infrastructure like Gigafactories, and the role of international agreements like the Paris Accord.

A Call to Action01:23:08

Following a discussion on the Pope's encyclical regarding the environment, the documentary concludes with an urgent plea from DiCaprio at the United Nations for world leaders to act decisively before the damage becomes irreversible.