THE FIRST screening in Teignbridge of a film highlighting the climate change emergency was met with concern by residents in Teignmouth.

The People’s Emergency Briefing is a 45 minute film being shown at thousands of venues around the country.

Fronted by high profile environmentalist Chris Packham, the film features nine scientists and other specialists who explain why urgent action is needed on climate change and nature loss.

The showing at the Alice Cross Centre was organised by the Newton Abbot Constituency Climate and Nature Bill Group, in partnership with Teignmouth Science Cafe and was attended by about 60 people.

Pauline Wynter, spokesman for Newton Abbot Constituency Climate and Nature Bill Group, said: ’In the film, they warn that if we carry on as we are, we risk our health, our food security, our communities and even our very survival.

‘But they also tell us what actions we can push the government to take, or take ourselves, to avoid the worst.

‘After the film, comments from the audience included that it was “powerful information”and “trustworthy".

‘They also picked up on a comment made by one of the members of the public featured in the film that many people are already struggling to survive and won’t want to hear the messages in the film.

‘Another participant said she thought the economic argument made was powerful and convincing and if we all collectively demand the government accelerate the move to renewable energy, everyone will benefit.

‘As the film emphasised, the sun and wind are free forever, whereas once you’ve used a barrel of oil you have to buy another and the price can change fast.’

The film showing is followed by the Climate and Nature Assembly taking place at the Courtney Centre in Newton Abbot on Saturday April 25 from 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and can book via Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected].