Are you confused by conflicting reports that are presented by the media on environmental issues? Join us for a screening of Merchants of Doubt, based on the celebrated book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, that reveals the truth behind the secretive and charismatic pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities. They only succeed in spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats from climate change to toxic chemicals. on the celebrated book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway, that reveals the truth behind the secretive and charismatic pundits-for-hire who present themselves in the media as scientific authorities. They only succeed in spreading maximum confusion about well-studied public threats from climate change to toxic chemicals.
Sponsored by Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light and Green Newton.
For directions to Newton Free Library, go to: http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/about/
NOTE: Bus 59 - Stops right on the corner of Homer Street and Walnut Street across from the Library. This bus connects Newtonville station on the Framingham/Worcester line and Needham Heights station on the Needham line.