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Thursday, June 23, 2011
News Free movie: Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Interested or skeptical about living an environmentally sustainable life, or in helping Charlotte to become a "green energy hub"? Then you should check out the free PBS movie airing at CPCC tonight, Plan B: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, which is part of its "Journey to the Earth" series.
The documentary is based on a book by Lester R. Brown, who PBS describes as an "environmental visionary."
From CPCC:
Based on the book by environmental thought leader Lester Brown, this documentary reports on the most important environmental and sustainable development issues of the 21st century, and offers audiences hopeful solutions outlining a roadmap to an emerging economy based upon renewable energy sources and realistic strategies.“Plan B” also features case studies that clearly show signs of an emerging new energy economy. Learn how you can become part of a solution that seeks to restructure the economy.
Wanna go? Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the movie will air from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Tate Hall in the Overcash Center, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Charlotte, and admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
Here's the trailer (where Matt Damon also calls him an "environmental visionary"):
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