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AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY “GASLAND” TO BE SCREENED ACROSS ALABAMA
PRESS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Janice Barrett, 256-974-6166
AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY “GASLAND” TO BE SCREENED ACROSS ALABAMA
In response to the proposed leasing of Alabama’s National Forests to oil and gas drilling, Wild South and several other Alabama organizations have united in opposition to this industrial development and the threats it poses to the environment and the health of our communities.
As showcased in the documentary, drilling for oil and gas can have disastrous consequences for our environment and our communities. With a huge push to target domestic sources of energy there remains little oversight or accountability for an industry that continues to take advantage of people and the places they care about.
Who/What: Wild South and local environmental groups to host screenings of the award winning documentary, “Gasland”
When: Doors open at 5:30pm, Screenings and discussions 6-8pm
Where: July 24th Talladega, AL @ St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
July 30th Tuscaloosa, AL @ Bama Theatre
July 31st Birmingham, AL @ Workplay
Attendees are encouraged to participate in discussions before and after film. Information on what people can do to address oil and gas drilling on Alabama’s National Forests will be shared.
The following organizations have declared their support for permanently withdrawing all federal lands on the National Forests of Alabama from any proposed and future oil and gas leasing:
Alabama Rivers Alliance, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Birmingham Audubon Society, Cahaba Riverkeeper, Friends of Hurricane Creek, Green Coalition,
Coosa Riverkeeper, Shoals Environmental Alliance, and Wild South
Visit www.wildsouth.org for more information.
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