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Come to the Global Challenges Launch!
written by Caro Overy on September 16, 2011
On Wednesday 21st September, 7.45pm at George Square Lecture Theatre, climate change and arts film “Burning Ice” will be shown to launch Global Challenges, a new series of extra-curricular events to engage the University of Edinburgh community with the challenges facing our world.
Screening of The Pipe
written by Justina on May 16, 2011
Join us for a screening of the award-winning film documenting the 10-year-long struggle between a small Irish community and the oil-giant Shell over a proposed gas pipeline.
See The Pipe first, for just £2.
Friday 20th for a 7:30 start.
Lecture Theatre 175 in the Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh“Reminiscent of Local Hero, but infinitely more troubling, this gripping and beautifully-shot film tells the real-life (and ongoing)
story of Shell UK’s plans to lay a giant, high-pressure gas pipe through the town and fishing waters around Rossport, County Mayo, to a new inland refinery.When the residents, farmers and fishermen of Rossport stand up to oppose the project, fearing the risks of pollution and the threat to traditional economic activities, the film plunges us into the frightening and at times life-threatening clashes between protestors and police at sea and on land, and between locals themselves, begging the question: what responsibility do government and big energy have to the communities they profit from?”
If you can’t make it The Pipe is well worth catching at The Filmhouse on the 28th May as part of Take One Action’s Green Shoot’s Series
It’s European Week for Waste Reduction
written by Sion Lanini on November 21, 2010
Hurray for European Week for Waste Reduction! Find out how you can reduce waste at these events happening throughout the city:

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Edinburgh Sustainability Week at its Climax
written by Ric Lander on October 27, 2010
Eco Power Ranger Ben recommends the Sustainability Week Programme!
Edinburgh Sustainability Week’s events and activities are running at full steam as we reach mid-week, with 15 events on Tuesday and Wednesday alone.
There are plenty of opportunities to to make a difference on health, development, environment and social justice this week.
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Africa in Motion Film Festival winners announced, closing party tickets still up for grabs!
written by Alice O'Rourke on October 25, 2010
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED
As part of Edinburgh Sustainability Week we had a bunch of tickets to give away for the Africa in Motion (AiM) Film Festival PLUS yummy Fairtrade chocolate to munch in the show up. Congratulations to the winners – check you email to see if you are one of the lucky ones!
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Why we act
written by Olga Bloemen on October 14, 2010
Last Thursday saw CINECO Film Festival’s third screening, the documentary “Beyond the Tipping Point” by the young researcher Stefan Skrimshire who came over from Manchester. It was a search for the foundations of action and inaction towards tackling climate change. For once, it was not about that we should act but about why we act or not act.
A Taste of Edinburgh Sustainability Week, 25-31 Oct 2010
written by Ric Lander on October 6, 2010
Ever worried about global problems? Not sure there’s anything you can do?
Edinburgh Sustainability Week is a week of events and activities for everyone at the University of Edinburgh to come together to make a difference on health, development, environment and social justice.
The right thing to eat
written by Olga Bloemen on October 5, 2010
To stay in foody terms after the wonderful Harvest Festival, I’ll look back at last week’s screening of “Eating Alaska” by CINECO Film Festival, a film exploring regional and global food traditions.
Drinks, free food and short films with the Big Green Makeover project
written by Sion Lanini on February 24, 2010
Join us for drinks, free food and short films next Monday 1st March, from 9-11pm in Teviot Middle Reading Room.
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“Home” film showing and discussion
written by Joseph Farthing on February 8, 2010
View the trailer on their website.
Room 6301, James Clerk Maxwell Building, Kings Buildings, 12-2pm, Friday 12th February.
Organised by Transition Edinburgh University.
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