CONTACT: Mike Carberry–cell (319-594-6453) or email (mikecarberry@gmail.com)
The Sierra Club has long-opposed nuclear power for many reasons: environmental, health, high costs, social justice, safety, and nuclear weapons proliferation. The radioactive waste created by nuclear power is a pernicious, mutagenic, toxic legacy for many thousands of generations.
The Sierra Club Grassroots Network Nuclear Free Team concludes its first Nuclear-free Film Series with the powerful independent film, ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE: THE FALSE PROMISE OF A NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE. As political pressure mounts in the US to meet net zero carbon goals, the nuclear power industry makes its case for a nuclear “renaissance.” This documentary by NECESSITY Director Jan Haaken follows activists as they expose the true costs of the new small nuclear reactor designs. For more information on the film, go to https://www.atomicbamboozle.com
“We are delighted to be able to offer the amazing film, ‘Atomic Bamboozle’, free of charge. This film is a must see for everyone, but especially those who are tempted by the “bamboozle” that nuclear power is a harmless climate crisis solution.” Don Safer and Mike Carberry, Co-Chairs, Nuclear Free Core Team
“ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE is captivating and revelatory, thoroughly debunking any notion that nuclear energy should play a role in solving the climate crisis. The film also offers a fascinating look at the history and psychology of nuclear propaganda and how the industry and its backers have promoted its many false claims." –Joshua Frank, author of “Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America” and Managing Editor of CounterPunch
This 46 minute long film is available on Eventive, free with registration from September 1-30th, 2024
FILM LINK: https://watch.eventive.org/scnuclearfree/play/65df9b811095cc004ea923de
The Eventive screenings include a webinar on Monday, September 30th, 5-7 pm PST
Moderated by Mike Carberry, Co-Chair, Sierra Club Nuclear Free Team
Panel Regisatration LINK: https://sierraclub.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2CNxDUwVSGWZvzFEpIpwEw
Panelists:
- Jan Haaken, Documentary Filmmaker, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Portland State University, Director of ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE
- Cathy Sampson-Kruse, Retired Social Worker, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (Wallulapum Band), Associate Producer of ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE
- M.V. Ramana, Physicist, Professor of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia, author of “Nuclear Is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change”
- Mark Z Jacobson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, author of “No Miracles Needed, How Today's Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clear Our Air”
- David Schlissel, Engineer, Director of Resource Planning Analysis, Institute for Energy Economics and Policy Analysis