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PARKERSBURG -- Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action announces a virtual screening of the 2022 documentary film, "Atomic Hope – Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement" followed by discussion from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
The event on Zoom is open to the public, but advance registration is required. Those interested can register at AtomicHopeMOVCA2-22.
After registering, registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
"Screening this film is not an endorsement of nuclear energy," said Eric Engle, MOVCA president.
"Through films and open discussions, Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action seeks to educate ourselves and others about the pros and cons of nuclear power and other non-carbon energy sources."
Atomic Hope - Inside the Pro-Nuclear Movement is an observational Irish feature documentary which follows a tiny group of "pro-nuclear" activists. They believe we now need to urgently re-address our feelings on nuclear power if we are to have any hope of decarbonizing our energy systems before the effects of catastrophic climate change wreak havoc.
A sordid history of nuclear meltdowns, radiation fears and nuclear waste are just some of the very serious issues traditional environmentalists have with this contentious technology.
However, in the face of this pushback and conflict, these activists argue that, "science and data is all we have". The film asks, Are their efforts for better, or worse?
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action focuses on raising awareness of the solid science establishing the danger of the climate crisis and the urgency of dealing with it. MOVCA supports the efforts of 350.org, and Citizens' Climate Lobby, and is a Science Booster Club for the National Center for Science Education.
Now a 501(c)(3) organization, the not-for-profit volunteer group also collaborates with other environmental groups on campaigns and events in the Mid-Ohio Valley. For more information, visit the organization's web page (http://main.movclimateaction.org).