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*For Immediate Release            *For more info contact:

Mike Carberry - Friends of the Earth

319.594.6453 or [log in to unmask]


*FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR DISASTER: 2 YEARS LATER -- JOIN US FOR THE IOWA PREMIERE
OF "ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICA"*


Join many of Iowa's leading environmental groups for a Monday, March 11
free public screening of the acclaimed documentary film *Atomic States of
America* followed by a discussion on nuclear power in Iowa.  The event
commemorates the 2nd Anniversary of the tragic and continuing Fukushima,
Japan nuclear disaster.

The event will mark the Iowa premiere of the film.



*WHAT: Screening of "Atomic States of America" documentary film in
commemoration of Fukushima nuclear disaster.*

*
WHEN: Monday March 11, 2013. 2:00-4:00

WHERE: State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St. Des Moines IA*

Sponsored by: Friends of the Earth, Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club, Iowa
Physicians for Social
Responsibility, Iowa Beyond Nuclear Coalition



As we reach the 2nd anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear power disaster,
the entire world seems to be moving away from nuclear power including
japan, Germany and most of Europe. Nuclear power has proven to too
dangerous and too expensive as we move forward. Lower costs of renewable
energy and natural gas has also lead to the upcoming closure of two nuclear
power reactors in the United States. Increased costs due to post Fukushima
safety upgrades at existing nukes will certainly lead to the closure of
more US nuclear reactors. In Iowa, MidAmerican Energy still clings to the
hope of building a new nuclear reactor despite overwhelming public
opposition. This documentary film documents the serious safety, health and
financial risks associated with nuclear power.

Based in part on Kelly McMasters’ book “Welcome to Shirley”, about growing
up in the shadow of a nuclear reactor, *The Atomic States of
America*inspires informed discussion on the safety, viability and
future of nuclear
power in Iowa and the United States.


Movie info:

Potent, emotionally powerful, and highly revealing... Does an outstanding
job of opening our eyes to the reality of nuclear power.” *– Sundance Film
Festival*

http://www.914pictures.com/**

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-- 
Mike Carberry
Green State Solutions-Director
Friends of the Earth-Iowa Campaign Coordinator
Sierra Club-Nuclear Free Campaign Core Team

319-594-6453
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