90 people attend screening of climate change film

A full crowd gathered in Buckinghamshire this week for a screening of a climate change film.

Around 90 people attended the event at St Mary’s Church in Wendover on Wednesday, June 18, organised by Climate Action Wendover.

It featured the screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing, a film exploring the impact of climate change on daily life in the UK.

David Blackmore, chair of Climate Action Wendover, said: “Without question, the changing climate will have a significant impact on our lives and those of our families, friends and neighbours.

“The interest in our event in Wendover, as across the UK, shows that the public want action to be taken to help the country to minimise the impact, and to prepare and adapt.

“While the film is shocking it is also encouraging.

“There are compelling economic reasons for acting now on Net Zero and we can and must respond with urgency and commitment.”

Attendee Melanie Collins, a geography teacher, said: “I found it inspiring.

“As a geography teacher, these are things I teach every day but tonight was a good reminder that these lessons aren’t just for an exam, this is real-life, a matter of life and death, ultimately.”

Wendy Teverson, owner of the Bread and Brew Café, said: “The messages from last night have really stayed with me and I think we need to get them to the younger generation so they can help drive change.”