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The Burden, has been called “the most effective communications tool ever made for shifting the debate on clean energy as one of urgent nationally security.” The film underscores the U.S. military dependence on oil. Our military is the largest global institutional producer of greenhouse gas emissions. Ironically, our military is also the largest provider of first responders to address global natural disasters averaging emergency & rescue operations every 2 weeks. 

The true cost of gasoline at the pump would be over $8/gal if the cost of the U.S. military protection of "the world's life-blood" were factored in. For every $1 the price of a barrel of oil goes up, it costs the military $130 million. The Department of Defense consumes 50% of the U.S. discretionary budget.

Settle onto a comfy sofa to watch the film on your own, then join us for an online discussion with energy consultant and retired military officer Andrea Marr on March 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Watch "The Burden" here. Viewers are required to provide their name and email.

REGISTER FOR THE DISCUSSION HERE

The speaker, ANDREA MARR, has a degree in aerospace engineering, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, led a division of 20 nuclear machinist mates on the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, and did two tours in the Gulf. As a retired military officer, she has been working in energy efficiency and renewable energy and received the White House Champion of Change award for her work in energy as a vet. She is a frequent guest speaker on climate & energy for several organizations, including Operation Free — a nationwide coalition of veterans and national security experts who advocate for securing America with clean energy.

The Green Sofa Cinema Series is sponsored by 350 Contra Costa, Generation Green,
Sustainable Contra Costa and Sustainable Rossmoor