Thomas Jacobs is an avid writer, Cinema aficionado, and filmmaker. He graduated with Dean’s Honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a major in Film and Digital Media. His passion is directly tied to the appreciation and creation of film and television, and this fact is reflected in his intent to be a writer for the acclaimed entertainment journal, The Hollywood Insider.His beliefs mirror the core goals and mission statement of The Hollywood Insider by sharing an admiration for quality entertainment as well as bolstering a sense of positivity and equality among all humans. Thomas believes that Cinema is an advantageous promoter of civil and social empowerment, and he shares a mutual societal view with The Hollywood Insider, that people should not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.
Aug 2, 2022
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Photo: Wildfires Rage in Europe
Are we still casually calling it “Global Warming” to avoid alarming people? Or should we call it what it is? And that is Rapid Destructive Climate Crisis.
Europe is currently in the midst of a monumental heatwave. Many counties, primarily including Britain, which has not seen temperatures that have exceeded 100℉ since 2019, recorded a collective number of temperatures that surpassed this previous milestone. “At least 34 sites broke the old British record on Tuesday, according to the Met Office, the national weather service, including at least six that reached 40 Celsius.” The effects of this dramatic heatwave are not solely limited to the temperature of the weather. Powerful gusts and winds are also contributing to the creation and spread of vast and deadly wildfires. These wildfires are unlike anything that many countries in Europe have ever experienced before and they are threatening the livelihood and well-being of many permanent residents that live within parts of these nations.
With resources drawn thin, and crews of firefighters growing weary from their continuous battle against the flames, this situation causes the public to wonder, what is truly responsible for what seems like an endless cycle of wildfires that erupt every year? Whether these wildfires come as a result of natural or man-made circumstances, the frequency and intensity from which they originate signals to a larger issue that humans face.
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For humans to change the very way that they live would amount to an extremely expensive and “inefficient” transformation of operations, particularly concerning organizations and corporations that are primarily responsible for the vast amount of carbon that is pumped into the atmosphere as a result of their manufacturing and on-going work. “As drought and heat continue with rising greenhouse gas emissions, we expect more wildfires in years ahead, especially with the fire seasons getting longer.” This issue is not simply one that will disappear in the grand scheme of time or, like some argue, that the world will adjust and adapt to the climate that now is the standard. In order to restore balance to the Earth and its seasons, humans must accept their role in creating this disaster and change their habits before climate change begins to threaten humanity’s very existence.
This individual’s resilience in the face of great adversity is admirable, and it mirrors the spirit of human endurance and fortitude. Despite a human being’s natural ability to find the silver lining of a tough situation, the knowledge that these fires are a direct result of humanity’s own creation is a difficult fact to come to terms with. It leads to the ultimate understanding that for the sake of not only the Earth, which has forever been the home that has allowed the human race to flourish, but also for generations to come, humans must do all they can to prevent the further pollution of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. If humans continue to ignore the Earth’s natural warning, which can be directly linked to these wildfires, the magnitude and effect that they, as well as countless other natural disasters will have upon this planet and human existence, will threaten the survival of both.
By Thomas Jacobs
Click here to read The Hollywood Insider’s CEO Pritan Ambroase’s love letter to Cinema, TV and Media. An excerpt from the love letter: The Hollywood Insider’s CEO/editor-in-chief Pritan Ambroase affirms, “We have the space and time for all your stories, no matter who/what/where you are. Media/Cinema/TV have a responsibility to better the world and The Hollywood Insider will continue to do so. Talent, diversity and authenticity matter in Cinema/TV, media and storytelling. In fact, I reckon that we should announce “talent-diversity-authenticity-storytelling-Cinema-Oscars-Academy-Awards” as synonyms of each other. We show respect to talent and stories regardless of their skin color, race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, etc., thus allowing authenticity into this system just by something as simple as accepting and showing respect to the human species’ factual diversity. We become greater just by respecting and appreciating talent in all its shapes, sizes, and forms. Award winners, which includes nominees, must be chosen on the greatness of their talent ALONE.
I am sure I am speaking for a multitude of Cinema lovers all over the world when I speak of the following sentiments that this medium of art has blessed me with. Cinema taught me about our world, at times in English and at times through the beautiful one-inch bar of subtitles. I learned from the stories in the global movies that we are all alike across all borders. Remember that one of the best symbols of many great civilizations and their prosperity has been the art they have left behind. This art can be in the form of paintings, sculptures, architecture, writings, inventions, etc. For our modern society, Cinema happens to be one of them. Cinema is more than just a form of entertainment, it is an integral part of society. I love the world uniting, be it for Cinema, TV, media, art, fashion, sport, etc. Please keep this going full speed.”
Thomas Jacobs is an avid writer, Cinema aficionado, and filmmaker. He graduated with Dean’s Honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a major in Film and Digital Media. His passion is directly tied to the appreciation and creation of film and television, and this fact is reflected in his intent to be a writer for the acclaimed entertainment journal, The Hollywood Insider.His beliefs mirror the core goals and mission statement of The Hollywood Insider by sharing an admiration for quality entertainment as well as bolstering a sense of positivity and equality among all humans. Thomas believes that Cinema is an advantageous promoter of civil and social empowerment, and he shares a mutual societal view with The Hollywood Insider, that people should not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.
Thomas Jacobs is an avid writer, Cinema aficionado, and filmmaker. He graduated with Dean’s Honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a major in Film and Digital Media. His passion is directly tied to the appreciation and creation of film and television, and this fact is reflected in his intent to be a writer for the acclaimed entertainment journal, The Hollywood Insider.His beliefs mirror the core goals and mission statement of The Hollywood Insider by sharing an admiration for quality entertainment as well as bolstering a sense of positivity and equality among all humans. Thomas believes that Cinema is an advantageous promoter of civil and social empowerment, and he shares a mutual societal view with The Hollywood Insider, that people should not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.
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