Clean Air - A David and Goliath Story

Start: Thursday, November 24, 2022 7:00 PM

Newcastle Green Party are hosting this event which will recount the inspiring story of how a dogged community-based campaign led by a local women, Jennie Shearan, defeated one of the worst polluters in the region.  David can defeat Goliath!

Speaker: Gianfranco Rosolia Grandson of Jennie Shearan.

Gianfranco is author of a new book on the struggle to close the heavily polluting Monkton coke works against powerful opposition. It is a struggle with many lessons for today. His book has had great reviews.

Newcastle Greens hope that the event will inspire activism within the City.

“An inspirational true story about female empowerment, grassroots activism and environmental justice” (Sting)