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A parody of James Bond's Goldfinger, the film is called Coalfinger and highlights the danger of new coal fired power stations being built. Graveson Green, the 007 star of the film, reminds us in a humorous way, that we must work together to stop dirty coal plants, and fight for clean and renewable energy. "Our Goal is to get 50,000 views of the clip, to encourage viewers to share the video on social bookmark and micro blogging sites and to sign up to a petition to help make the switch to clean power." Said Greenpeace.
Check it out at http://www.coalfinger.com
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