The White House Effect

The White House Effect, a gripping documentary that takes us back to a critical moment in the climate crisis. 

The film delves into the period from 1988 to 1992 during the George H.W. Bush administration. At this time, the U.S. was on the brink of addressing global warming, with Bush pledging to use “the White House effect” to tackle the issue. Through archival footage, the documentary reveals how this pivotal opportunity was systematically undermined, as Bush found himself trapped between political interests and climate scientists. As global leaders gathered for the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the U.S. undermined a key agreement on emissions limits, setting the stage for the dangerous and polarized future we now face.