Hi, Neighbors,
Have you ever wondered how big fossil-fuel companies managed to confuse the public and policymakers about the science of climate change?
Learn the answer at a free screening of the movie "Merchants of Doubt," sponsored by Vermont Interfaith Power & Light, the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington and the Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club.
What: "Merchants of Doubt" - FREE screening and discussion
When: Thursday, December 8, 2016
Time: 6:00 pm - Doors open and light refreshments available
6:30 pm - Screening begins
Where: The Burlington Unitarian Universalist Church - at the top of Church St, in Burlington
"Merchants of Doubt" is a 90-minute documentary that exposes the strategies of ExxonMobil and others to create doubt about climate change. Hear pundits-for-hire present themselves as scientific authorities and strategists brag about their disinformation campaigns. The film shows how the fossil-fuel industry used tactics developed by the tobacco industry to create doubt.
Based on a book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, this film includes industry reps, global-warming deniers, environmentalists and climate scientists. It is a well-crafted behind-the-scenes look at how the fossil-fuel industry has been so successful in blocking action on climate change.
Even if you think you already know the story, you’ll find there’s more to it!
For a trailer, go to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ii9zGFDtc
For updates (e.g., changes of venue) go to:
https://www.facebook.com/events/178659505929569/
For more information or to RSVP (appreciated, not required) go to:
https://sierra.secure.force.com/events/details?formcampaignid=70131000001DdqBAAS
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