Area Students React To 'An Inconvenient Truth'

Students from six area junior high and intermediate schools went to the Museum of the Moving Image to see the movie "An Inconvenient Truth" recently as guests of the United Community Civic Association (UCCA) and its president, Rose Marie Poveromo. The students, from I.S. 10, Astoria, I.S. 126. I.S. 141, I.S. 204 and I.S. 235, Long Island City and I.S. 230, Jackson Heights, expressed their appreciation and noted the impact the film, which discusses the possible fate of the planet if global warming continues unchecked, had on their attitudes toward the world and the future.

"I've learned a lot, including how to stop global warming, step by step...May this one documentary save this world," Lindy Chiu wrote.

"We were brought to the fact that the Earth's congestion is changing and we are all grateful to you for letting us realize that."- Chelsea Suarez

"Viewing the motion picture was instrumental in my awareness of how global warming is such a vital problem to the world and people..." - Katherine Iturraldo

"I explained to my father what could possibly happen in 50-70 years. I will try my best to gather people and try to either slow down or even stop global warming."- Paul M, Class 721, I.S. 141.

"If I didn't see this movie and see the truth I probably wouldn't know how dangerous the world is going to get."- Chelsea Lopez

"I brought my grandmother on this trip to see the movie and we discussed the movie with the rest of my family...we will do all we can to do our share in global warming."- Sebastian Suchet

"I learned a lot of important facts about our world today...I hope that one day I could become a part of the reason global warming stopped."- Francis Marino, I.S. 141

"Because of the fantastic footage, I am willing to strengthen our earth and make a difference to defeat global warming."- Jackie Cannarozzo

"I admit that this documentary was scary and changed my point of view due to the reality of this problem."- Asad Mir Class 721, I.S. 141

"If I didn't see the movie, I wouldn't know anything about global warming and the truth about what's going to happen after 50 years."- Anum Qayyum

"I...admit I felt bad, knowing that we, all the people on Earth, are causing global warming."- Hosna Sarwary

"We took everything for granted and always thought that global warming was just something that was made up and wasn't our problem. After watching it, we were shocked that the polar ice caps were melting quickly and where we live now could be underneath water in the future."- Madeline Rivera

"I was very moved by the movie because learning about what is happening to Earth is really bad. I felt bad for the frog and the polar bear who were helpless."- Gurwander Sahote, Class 721, I.S. 141

"In my opinion, I thought ['An Inconvenient Truth'] was very informative and good to know. Hopefully my peers and myself could do something in the future to help save our home planet, Earth."- Theodore Samonte, 7th Grade

"...this documentary should be seen by everyone and people should take action right away."- Mohammed Yaseen

"I was very emotional while watching the movie and I felt very guilty knowing that I am causing global warming."- Deanna Zontal

"I admit that this documentary was scary and changed my point of view due to the reality of this problem. We hope that many other people benefit from watching this."- Amin, I.S. 141, Class 721

"Even though this production may have been a bit scary, it was still very informative and I enjoyed watching it."- Eleni Gaziani

"That movie really does make a lot of sense because if we really do work together we can save the world...[Former Vice President Al Gore]...seems like a very good man."- Briana Plaza

"My dad was very happy when I told him the trip was free. Now when I tell him why, he would be even happier."- Mustavi Hossain, Class 721, I.S. 141

"We now know of the impending dangers. Hopefully more people will see that movie and people will stop major causes of global warming. We thank you for showing us the big problem with everyone."- Chitkaran Singh

"Kids may have not shown an interest towards this topic, but the opportunity to have watched this documentary was phenomenal in helping children understand the real issue that is much more important than war...If we do not do something now, we cannot do something later."- Wazed Ahmed

Community Superintendent, District 30 and Local Instructional Superintendent Dr. Philip Composto also thanked Poveromo and UCCA for giving the students an opportunity to learn about global warming. "...Your efforts to educate our youngsters on global warming are valued," he concluded.