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Bottled Life - Nestle's Water Business

University of Alberta Telus Building - Room 217/219 111 Street & 87 Avenue Edmonton, AB Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 2 – 4pm Since the University of Alberta announced it will award an honorary degree to Nestlé Chair Peter Brabeck-Letmathe on March 1, hundreds of students, professors, alumni and concerned citizens around the world have contacted the University to express their outrage. Is Peter Brabeck-Letmathe a leader in "the preservation, distribution and management of one of humanity's most vital resources: water" as the University claims? Join us for a special advance screening of the brand new film Bottled Life, which explores Nestle's global business with water and the impacts Nestlé is having on communities around the world. City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : University of Alberta Neighbourhood : Garneau, Windsor Park Short Description : Nestlé's fastest growing line of business is a fight between citizens trying to protect their local sources & an international giant. Event Category : Environment, Free / Budget, Other Cost : Free More info :  solidarityweek.wordpress.com. Event Details. Location: 219 111 Street