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TO HIGHLIGHT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND MODELS FOR COMMUNITY RESPONSE CONTACT: LOCAL HOST ADDED HERE Kristin Henry, Working Films khenry@workingfilms.org 910-233-1824 Month date, 2014, town – Organization name(s) will host a free screening of Coal Ash Stories, a compilation of four short documentary films focused on coal ash, public health concerns, and policy with a question and answer discussion to follow. The event will be held at location name, address, town, state, zip code at time p.m. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Day, Month Date, Time: Location Name address, town, state, zip code Hosted by: list all groups This February 2014 coal ash spill at Duke Energy’s site in Eden, NC released nearly 39,000 tons of toxic-laden coal ash into North Carolina’s Dan River. Ulla Reeves, the High Risk Energy Program Director and NC Liaison of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy says, “The Dan River disaster was a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with storing coal ash in outdated, unlined impoundments next to our rivers. Unfortunately, this was not an isolated incident and communities across our region and country are living with coal ash impacts and threats on a daily basis – whether they know it or not.” MAKE LOCAL CONNECTION – contact Kristin for help with tailoring this to your community: khenry@workingfilms.org. The films and post-screening program will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the health and environmental impacts of coal ash in communities in North Carolina and across the country. Issue experts will be on hand, and offer ways for audiences get involved in efforts to hold utilities accountable for their waste. “Coal ash is the second largest industrial waste stream in America, though it is less regulated than your household garbage,” states Amy Adams of Appalachian Voices, an environmental non-profit committed to protecting the land, air and water of the central and southern Appalachian region. "It is important to elevate conversations about pollution of all kinds in our country for the sake of our health and the health and viability of future generations. My hope is that films like mine will galvanize citizens who have the power to push for positive change," says filmmaker Rhiannon Fionn. The four short documentaries featured in Coal Ash Stories paint a grim picture of what life looks like when coal ash pollutes a community. Residents are unable to drink their own water, take a bath, fish, or farm without worrying about long-term health effects. Similar fears are now being felt by communities located near other coal-fired power plants across the country. The films include An Ill Wind by Earthjustice, At What Cost? by Appalachian Voices, Coal Ash Chronicles by Rhiannon Fionn, and Downwind and Downstream: With Power Comes Responsibility by Carly Calhoun & Sam Despeaux. Working Films, a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization based in Wilmington, NC, is coordinating Coal Ash Stories. Working Films builds partnerships between nonfiction media-makers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, educators and advocates to advance community-based and policy solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. The screening initiative is co-presented by Appalachian Voices, Earthjustice, North Carolina Conservation Network, NC WARN, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and Working Films. SAVE THE DATE FOR EMAIL AND BLOG ANNOUNCEMENTS TEMPLATE Use the content below to write an announcement about your events. Feel free to edit, and please add any specific information to connect it to your local community. Contact Kristin Henry for help with tailoring this to your program: khenry@workingfilms.org. TITLE: Join Us for Coal Ash Stories Imagine being afraid to drink your water, take a bath, fish, or farm. These are the fears facing communities near Duke Energy’s Dan River coal ash spill and in areas around the other 13 power plants across North Carolina. You’re invited to Coal Ash Stories, an event featuring four short films that expose the public health concerns, related policy, and community responses to this environmental injustice. Come learn about the issues, talk with issue experts and others in your community, and find out how you can get involved. Day, Month Date, Time: Location Name address, town, state, zip code Hosted by: list all groups Coal Ash Stories is co-presented by Appalachian Voices, Earthjustice, North Carolina Conservation Network, NC WARN, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and Working Films. Contact local contact info, or Kristin Henry, khenry@workingfilms.org, with any questions. 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