Free Film Showing: Story of the decline of the coal industry, the cost to people’s lives, and the need for a 'just transition' to a new energy future.

Special Showing of the New 

National Geographic Documentary Film 

FROM THE ASHES.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7:00 PM,
North Presbyterian Church,
300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY.

From The Ashes is a groundbreaking new documentary that goes beyond the rhetoric of the “War on Coal” to explore the energy transition emerging from the response to climate change. It is a compelling look at the lives and issues to include a heartbreaking look at stake for our economy, health and climate. 

Learn more about an industry on the edge and what it means for our future. WNY is a part of the coal story as witnessed locally in the closing of the NRG Huntley Plant and its impact on Tonawanda.

Please Join Us!

Free and Open to the Public ~ [Map]

The film will be followed by a discussion led by David Alicea, President of the Board of New York Interfaith Power and Light and organizer for the Sierra Club.

View the Film Trailer:

Sponsors: New York Interfaith Power and Light + North Presbyterian Church + Shir Shalom + Sierra Club + Western New York Environmental Alliance + Interfaith Climate Justice Community + WNY Land Conservancy + Climate Justice Coalition of WNY
 

Film Screening & Discussion: 'The Doctrine of Discovery - Unmasking the Domination Code'

INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S INITIATIVES

presents

The Doctrine of Discovery

~ Unmasking the Domination Code ~

 A film based on the book Pagans in the Promised Land: 

Decoding the Doctrine of Discovery by Steven T. Newcomb.

Wednesday, April 12, 6:00PM

at The Kiva, 101 Baldy Hall, UB North Campus, Amherst [Map]

Event is Free and Open to the Public - Refreshments provided.

Following the film, there will be a discussion facilitated by Agnes Williams, coordinator of the Indigenous Women's Initiatives.

Chief Justice John Marshall's distinction between "Christian people" and "heathens" in Johnson v. M'Intosh (1823) is still treated by the U.S. Supreme Court as valid law for the United States. The Supreme Court has used the claimed right of Christian discovery and domination in the Johnson ruling as its underlying rationale for every ruling it has handed down since 1823 regarding our original nations.

Columbus and other colonizers laid claim to the lands of original nations on the basis of the idea that Christians had a biblical right to discover and dominate non-Christian lands.

Cosponsored by: SSW GSA, the Humanities Institute, The Haudenosaunee- Native American Studies Research Group, and the Native American Graduate Student Association

CLIMATE CHANGE FILM: Watch 'Before the Flood' Online at National Geographic - Leonardo DiCaprio's 3 Year Journey

 

'Before the Flood' is one of the most compelling examinations to date of the realities we face from Climate Change. It is both a cautionary tale and a call to action—one that still rings with hope.

 Watch the Documentary Film Online ~ Click Here

#BeforeTheFlood

Film Screening: 'CATCHING THE SUN' - Free

WHEN: Friday, April 29 at 6:30 PM

WHERE: Daemen College (Schenk Hall), Main St., Amherst [Map]

Sponsors: Sierra Club Niagara Group, Daemen College Department of Global & Local Sustainability, League of Women Voters Buffalo Niagara, and the Climate Justice Coalition of Western NY

Watch the film trailer:

"A must-see film. An eye-opening look at workers and entrepreneurs on the forefront of the clean energy movement that will transform, and enliven the way you see the future. What is clear is the wonderful opportunity the transition to clean energy represents." 

– MARK RUFFALO

An unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist, and a Chinese solar entrepreneur race to lead the clean energy future. But who wins and who loses the battle for power in the 21st century?

Through the stories of workers and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and China, Catching the Sun captures the global race to lead the clean energy future. Over the course of a solar jobs training program, Catching the Sun follows the hope and heartbreak of unemployed American workers seeking jobs in the solar industry.

With countries like China investing in innovative technologies and capitalizing on this trillion-dollar opportunity, Catching the Sun tells the story of the global energy transition from the perspective of workers and entrepreneurs building solutions to income inequality and climate change with their own hands. Their successes and failures speak to one of the biggest questions of our time: will the U.S. actually be able to build a clean energy economy?

Film: 'MERCHANTS of DOUBT' - Free Screening in Williamsville, October 25th

How a handful of so-called 'experts' obscured the truth on vital issues from 

tobacco smoke to global warming ...

MERCHANTS of DOUBT

A 'Must See' Documentary Film

 Free and Open to the Public

WHEN: Sunday, October 25 at 3:00pm

WHERE: North Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Forest, Williamsville [Map]

View the Film Trailer:

Film: THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE - Climate Change, Capitalism & Community

Join Us for the Buffalo Premier of the Film

Hosted by the Buffalo Zen Dharma Community

in support of the

Rise Up for Climate Justice Campaign

MAP to the Event Site: Click Here

View the Film Trailer: 

Williamsville Screening: Film Examines Social & Environmental Costs of Coal Power

Please join the Clean Air Coalition for the Williamsville screening of the film "Dirty Business." This Peter Bull documentary investigates the numerous health and environmental impacts of the coal industry in communities across America and the world. 

The screening will take place on Wednesday, February 12, at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville from 6-8PM. [Map]

The film will be followed by a brief discussion of the impacts of burning coal here in WNY. Light refreshments will be served. 

Free and open to the public

For a preview of the film, Click Here.
 
Screenings to be held in other towns - East Aurora, Clarence, Hamburg and Buffalo - on later dates at 6-8PM:

• Feb. 19, Southside Municipal Center, 300 Gleed Ave, East Aurora 

• Feb. 20, Clarence Library, 3 Town Place, Clarence 

• Feb. 25, Hilbert College, Palisano Lecture Rm., Bogel Hall, 5200 S Park Ave., Hamburg - Featuring a special video conference with director Peter Bull

• Feb. 27, Buffalo State College, Room OE in Bulger Communications Center (parking in Lot S), Buffalo

If you have any questions, please call  716-852-3813.  

Clean Air Coalition looks forward to seeing you there!

EARTH DAY SCREENING: A Fierce Green Fire - The Battle for a Living Planet

• WHEN: Monday, April 22 at 7:00 P.M.

• WHERE: Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo

• PRESENTER: Roger Cook

 Spanning 50 years of grassroots and global activism, this Sundance documentary brings to light the vital stories of the environmental movement where people fought -- and succeeded -- against enormous odds.

From halting dams in the Grand Canyon to fighting toxic waste at Love Canal; from Greenpeace to Chico Mendes; from climate change to the promise of transforming our civilization, A Fierce Green Fire is "nothing less than the history of environmentalism itself." (Los Angeles Times)

From the Academy Award-nominated director of "Berkeley in the Sixties", and narrated by Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Ashley Judd, Van Jones and Isabel Allende.
Watch the Trailer:


This screening is Free -- Donations are welcome.

Buffalo Premier of "Dear Governor Cuomo" with Filmmaker

A Documentary Film on the 
Anti-Fracking Movement in New York State

• WHAT: "Dear Governor Cuomo..." film and Q&A session with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster and expert panelists.
• WHEN: Friday, December 14, at 6:30 PM
• WHERE: Daemen College, Rm.107, Schenck Science Building, 4380 Main St., Amherst [Campus Map]

FREE ~ Please invite your friends

 

Join us for the Buffalo premier of “Dear Governor Cuomo…”  
The film documents the diverse coalition of New York citizens, scientists and musicians fighting for a state ban of fracking to protect our water, air and land. The film highlights advocacy actions at the State Capitol and an accompanying concert by prominent artists to demonstrate their concern for our environment. 

If you're new to the topic of fracking, the film also works as a great introduction.

The film was written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, who will be present at the screening. It includes footage directed by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, and features biologist Sandra Steingraber, actor Mark Ruffalo, actress Melissa Leo, and musicians Natalie Merchant, Joan Osborne, Citizen Cope, Medeski Martin and Wood and The Felice Brothers.

Film trailer:

Download Posters: An 8x11 here and an 11x17 here.

Sponsors: Food & Water Watch, Daemen's Local & Global Sustainability program, and WNY Drilling Defense.

Free Movie on 'Fracking' in Niagara Falls

Millions of gallons of toxic wastewater from gas drilling using the controversial process of hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking or 'fracking') will be heading to Niagara Falls every day if permitted by the NY state government.

To learn more about fracking and what's in the wastewater, see the award-winning documentary film 'GASLAND' at the Niagara Falls Library Auditorium [see MAP here] at 6pm on February 15th and on February 21st . Q&A session with Rita Yelda and others will follow. It's FREE! Invite your friends.

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Watch this brief TV News report: Could fracking waste water go to Falls?

For articles on treating fracking waste at Niagara Falls, click here.

For more stories about fracking, click here.

Gas Facts Fall Fest - Impacts of Fracking

Join us!

Sunday October 9th

2pm-5pm

at the Buffalo Irish Center

245 Abbot Rd in South Buffalo

Gas Facts Fall Fest

Featuring:

• Film Premiere of a short documentary about Western New York families affected by fracking: "WNY Frack Chat"

• Informative presentations about how high-volume fracking in NYS could affect WNY

• Live music by Babik. If you already know their gypsy swing jazz, you love them. If not, come and enjoy the band recognized for their talents and popularity by Buffalo Spree and Artvoice.

• Pizza, soda and beer included

Tickets: $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door.
 

Tickets available by contacting Sarah at ssbuckley60@gmail.com, Rita at ryelda@gmail.com, and at Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St, Buffalo, NY. See burningbooksbuffalo.com for hours.

Fundraiser for WNY Drilling Defense and POWR, Protecting Our Water Rights - two grassroots environmental groups

Poster is available here.

Co-sponsors: WNY Peace Center, Veterans for Peace, Sierra Club Niagara Chapter, Arden Farm, Above & Beyond Tree Expert Company, Rezults Consulting, Body Glyphix Yoga Studio, For the Love of Toulouse: Shiitake Mushroom Pate de Faux Gras, Eco-logic Studio, Burning Books, Peace Education Fund.

P.S.- the game will surely be on in the center's cash bar for Bills fans.

Community Forum: Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas

"Gas Wells: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You"

Information Program on

Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas

WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2011
WHERE: Senior Center, Town of Colden, NY [Map]
HOST: Mike Essrow

AGENDA:

• 7:00pm - Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Panelists

• 7:15pm - A film excerpt from "Split Estates" [Video]
  

• 7:40pm - Presentations by Dennis Holbrook, Norse Energy Corp., and Brad Gill, Independent Oil and Gas Association of NY
  

• 8:00pm - Presentations by Elise Able, Community Activist, and Albert Brown, Community Activist

• 8:20pm - Questions for Panelists - Questions from Guests (less than 1 minute long), followed by Responses from panelists
  

• 9:00pm - Wrap-up

For earlier reports and videos about Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing, click here.

TONIGHT: GASLAND with Filmmaker Josh Fox

Join Filmmaker JOSH FOX for the Buffalo Premier of his film,
GASLAND
Saturday, October 30, 7 PM
Bulger Communication Center, Buffalo State College [Map]
Free and Open to the Public

A natural-gas drilling boom has swept across the United States in recent years, as the Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” has unlocked a “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is the method safe?

When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he decides to investigate, embarking upon a cross-country odyssey. He uncovers a trail of secrets, lies and contamination–from unexplained illnesses to flammable tap water–in this expose of a new country called GASLAND.

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For a full screen display of a printable flyer, Click Here.

See Re-ENERGIZE BUFFALO posts on 'Fracking', Click Here.

Support the NY State Fracking Moratorium, Click Here

Official Website: gaslandthemovie.com

GASLAND Premier and Filmmaker Josh Fox

Join Filmmaker JOSH FOX for the Buffalo Premier of his film,
GASLAND
Saturday, October 30, 7 PM
Bulger Communication Center, Buffalo State College [Map]
Free and Open to the Public

A natural-gas drilling boom has swept across the United States in recent years, as the Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” has unlocked a “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is the method safe?

When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he decides to investigate, embarking upon a cross-country odyssey. He uncovers a trail of secrets, lies and contamination–from unexplained illnesses to flammable tap water–in this expose of a new country called GASLAND.

[Click image to enlarge]

For a full screen display of a printable flyer, Click Here.

Support the NY State Fracking Moratorium, Click Here

Official Website: gaslandthemovie.com

Shale Gas: Boon or Bane?

South and east of Buffalo, and deep underground, lies the Marcellus Shale, a rock formation recently found to be rich in natural gas [click image to enlarge]. It is a largely untapped gas reserve that could be a boon to the economy. However, extracting shale gas requires a controversial method, called hydraulic fracturing or fracking, that could be an environmental bane and a threat to human health.

Fracking differs radically from the method used to safely extract natural gas from conventional wells. Fracking requires drilling vertically a mile deep, passing through the aquifer and threatening drinking water. Horizontal drilling is then done for up to several thousand feet, and so the well drilled vertically on one persons property could end up underneath other properties. The process further requires over one million of gallons of water mixed with sand and toxic chemicals. Applying pressure to this mixture underground leads to fracturing of the shale, thereby releasing the gas trapped in the rock formations, along with polluted waste water.

Locations in states that have used the fracking process have reported over a thousand cases of drinking water contamination and other evidence of pollution. The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation analyzed wastewater extracted from wells and found levels of a radioactive element up to 267 times the limit safe for discharge into the environment and thousands of times the limit safe for people to drink.

A moratorium on fracking in New York state has been called for by citizen groups and student activists, and by a bill sponsored by Sen. Antoine Thompson. Fracking is also under study by the Environmental Protection Agency and is under investigation by U.S. Congressional committees.

The EPA will hold public meetings in Binghamton NY on September 13 & 15.

An excellent two-part article by Jerry Zremski was published in The Buffalo News on Sept. 5 & 6, 2010. The first part, Motherlode of gas is fractious pursuit, describes the impact of shale gas fracking in Pennsylvania, in terms of its effects on the economy, the land owners, communities and the landscape. The second part, Amid drilling for clean fuel, why does water go bad?, focuses on environmental hazards and drilling violations associated with fracking.

Stay informed about the impacts of fracking on the environment, economy and public health. Let the Governor and your NY State representatives know how you feel about using the method of hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas from the Marcellus Shale.

See some of the many reasons why people are concerned about fracking in a video trailer of the documentary film, GASLAND, shown below. The film by Josh Fox was selected as Best U.S. Documentary Feature at Sundance 2010. Fox traveled across 32 states to meet other rural residents, like himself, who are on the front lines of fracking. He discovered toxic streams, ruined aquifers, dying livestock, and brutal illnesses...also, a kitchen sink faucet that emits flammable gas!