'Powerful' climate film screening to spark urgent action

Chris Packham <i>(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA)</i>
Chris Packham (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA)
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A powerful climate film introduced by Chris Packham is prompting urgent conversations about the environment and future action.

The People’s Emergency Briefing will be screened at the United Church in Bradford-on-Avon on Tuesday, May 21 at 7pm, followed by a community discussion.

The film is being shown as part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis and what it may mean for communities.

Introduced by broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham, the film features leading scientists who outline the implications of environmental breakdown.

Mr Packham said: "I’d encourage people everywhere to attend a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing.

"It creates exactly the kind of honest local conversation we now urgently need, both about what these changes mean where we live, and about what we can do together to address them."

The event is organised by Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon and will be attended by Brian Mathew MP, representatives of local organisations and the general public.

The screening takes place as the town faces ongoing challenges including flooding, transport issues and biodiversity loss.

The People’s Emergency Briefing was adapted from a national event held last November at Westminster Central Hall, which brought together more than 1,200 MPs, peers, and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media.

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