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Kingsnorth: a local issue going global
11 July 2008
A film and discussion evening is taking place to raise awareness of the campaign to stop the proposed coal-fired power station in Kingsnorth – a local issue going global. The World Development Movement is hosting the evening on Thursday 17 July, from 7.30pm at Fort Amherst, Chatham.
The World Development Movement’s evening of film, discussion and debate is designed to stimulate debate and inform people about the local and global impacts of the new Kingsnorth power station.
Three short films will be premiered:
- A message of support from Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- ‘Fighting Goliath – Texas coal wars’ – narrated by Robert Redford
- ‘Kingsnorth – a local issue going global’ – narrated by Rob Newman.
Speakers include:
- Sean Furey, Campaign for the Protection of Rural England – Kent
- Ruth Davies, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
- Leila Deen, World Development Movement
Leila Deen, coal campaigner at the World Development Movement said:
“This event is about bringing people together to hear from a wide range of people who have joined the campaign to stop Kingsnorth getting the green light from the government. Medway is now at the cutting edge of the fight against climate change, the power station is no longer a local issue; it has global ramifications. This event is designed to inform people how they too can be a part of our campaign to say ‘no to Kingsnorth’, and help stop dangerous climate change.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu states:
“Once again, we in Africa urgently call on ordinary people in rich countries to act as global citizens and not as isolated consumers. We must listen to our consciences, and not to governments who speak only about economic markets. Why? Because these markets will cease to exist if climate change is allowed to develop into climate chaos.”
To book a free place call 020 7820 4900 or email stopkingsnorth@wdm.org.uk
Kate Blagojevic
Press officer, World Development Movement
0207 820 4900/4913, 07711 875 345, Email:
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