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1. An Inconvenient TruthYou'll no doubt have read some of the recent news coverage of the Court Case. If you'd like to read more, here are some links and an attachment that sets out the science and the ‘errors' (speech marks intended!) Al Gore versus Mr Justic Barton: A personal evaluation by Prof John Shepherd Professor (at the National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK, and a Deputy Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research) and Prof Chris Rapley (Director of the Science Museum, London). 12 October 2007The New Scientist Blog: http://www.newscientist.com/blog/environment/2007/10/al-gores-inconvenient-truth.html The court case in full: http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2007/2288.html Real Climate.org - climate science from climate scientists: http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2007/10/convenient-untruths/ Get creative2. Want to communicating climate change in a creative way? Come to this event - it'll give you plenty of ideas, will be great fun and will give you a chance to think outside the climate box. Sunday 4th Nov 200710am - 5pm How do we meet the challenge of responding to and communicating climate science? This experiential day workshop brings together climate science researchers at Oxford University with local artists, writers and musicians. Hear the science direct from the scientists and take part in a choice of arts workshops to engage your own creative response. Workshops include creative writing, music, clowning and visual arts. All welcome. at Oxford University Centre for the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY Price: £5 includes lunch . Booking essential as places are limited: tel 01865 275 856 / email: info@climatex.org or go to www.climatex.org/creative-climates
3. Some upcoming eventsWeds 24th Oct - An Inconvenient Truth at Exeter Hall, Kidlington 7.30pm, see the film, spot the ‘errors', debate it afterwards and more importantly, find out how you can get on the winning side in Kidlington vs Climate Change. More info from Anthony: kidlingtonvsclimatechange@yahoo.co.uk On the same night, Wed 24 Oct 2007 7pm George Marshall launches his new book - ‘Carbon Detox: your step by step guide to getting real about climate change' - a fast-moving presentation on how to feel positive and effective 19:00 - 20:00 Where: Wesley Memorial Church,New Inn Hall Street, Oxford Description: £3/£2 concs. Climate Change Speaker Series: In association with COIN and Climate-X-Change And if you're in Grandpont, Oxford, head over to the launch of a new Grandpont Energy and Climate Group on Tues 30th Oct To explore what we can do in Grandpont to save energy and money, improve quality of life and help save the planet. 7 - 8.15pm, Church Hall, St Matthew's, Marlborough Rd, Oxford. Further info: grandpontclimateenergy@yahoo.co.uk
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