Province Invests in Climate Change Education Program

Nova Scotia Energy Minister Bill Dooks spoke to Grade 10 science students at Eastern Shore District High School today, March 6, at a screening of the Oscar-winning film An Inconvenient Truth.

"Climate change is real and we need to deal with it," said Mr. Dooks. "Everyone needs to take action to reduce our carbon footprint -- government, industry and the public. And this film is a stirring call to action."

The Nova Scotia government has given $10,000 to the Ecology Action Centre's Movie Series Education and Outreach Project. The funding supports provincewide screenings of films about global warming, peak oil and climate change. One of the films, An Inconvenient Truth, is widely credited with helping shift U.S. public opinion around global warming.

"This project is a great way to engage Nova Scotians of all ages in a discussion about energy issues and climate change," said Andrea Flowers of the Ecology Action Centre. "We hope that this project will encourage Nova Scotians to come together and take action in combating climate change in our province."

Public screenings are scheduled to take place provincewide at high schools, universities, libraries, and other community organizations until the spring. Viewers will also have the opportunity to participate in an open, post-film discussion.

A complete list of upcoming screenings and information on how community organizations can get involved in the project is available on the Ecology Action Centre website at www.ecologyaction.ca .