Apr 22, 2008
Movie explores global warming of Connecticut
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“The Warming of Connecticut,” a one-hour CPTV original documentary that explores how global warming will affect the state, will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Darien Town Hall auditorium.
Following the showing of the film, Roger Smith, one of several people featured in the movie, will be present to discuss the action underway in Connecticut to curb global warming and will answer questions from the audience.
Smith is the campaign director of Clean Water Action, a national non-profit organization that advocates for change on a variety of environmental issues, including global warming.
He also coordinates the Connecticut Climate Coalition, which represents more than 90 organizations working to ensure the state meets its global goals by supporting clean, renewable energy, expanding home energy efficiency programs, and supporting a regional initiative to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from power plants.
“The Warming of Connecticut” presents to Connecticut viewers the effects of global warming specifically on Connecticut; allowing them to get a sense of what a warmer earth would mean to them, in the place they live, work and raise their families. Based on studies by the Union of Concerned Scientists and NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, the movie tells how Connecticut is likely to experience up to a month of 100-degree days if fossil fuels continue to be burned at the current rate.
Increased flooding is also discussed, and how even a moderate hurricane could cause devastating flooding to coastal cities such as Bridgeport. It reflects on how changes can be made to stem the tide of global warming, and how residents can help make those changes.
This event was planned in recognition of Earth Day, which is celebrated worldwide on April 22.
The evening’s activities are co-sponsored by the newly formed Darien Energy Task Force, Darien Board of Selectmen, Darien Library, the Green Team, the Darien Garden Club and by the local merchants supporting Going for Green.
The movie, refreshments and discussion are free and open to the public.
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