Join a community screening of scientists' update on Climate Disruption + what to do about it. Elected representatives invited. Refreshments!

The ⁠People's Emergency Briefing is a 50-minute film presenting expert evidence on the climate and nature crisis and what needs to be done.

6.30pm Fri 4 Sept, Bruntsfield Evangelical Ch, 70 Leamington Ter EH10 4JU.

Booking for this screening is at https://be4sept.eventbrite.co.uk.

The Film: Features nine leading UK scientists and experts addressing extreme weather, food security, health, and the cost of living, hosted by Chris Packham.

The Audience: Local residents, community groups and local and national elected representatives (City Councillors, MSPs, MPs).

Cash / card donations for food and room hire welcomed. Accessible Venue.

Supported by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network.

Timetable

6.30pm — Doors open, refreshments, home baking etc

7.00pm — Film screening

7.50pm — Discussion / reflections on actions we can take

8.30pm — Close

Next Steps:

We plan a second screening on Friday 18 Sept at the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-op monthly Community Meal. Booking for this at https://be18sept.eventbrite.co.uk.

To follow these PEB screenings, outlining the dire situation facing us, we plan a screening of Power Station - the community project in Walthamstow in North London. This put solar panels on a local primary school like Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op has for many council buildings.

Banzai Edinburgh was Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative.

https://banzaiedinburgh.org.uk | hello@banzaiedinburgh.org.uk

Action NOW! The world’s on fire... and so is this NEB petition! Over 50,000 people are calling on UK government to deliver a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis. At 100k it will be considered for a Parliamentary debate. Please sign and share! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/767687

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