Editor’s Note: Maui Now does not in any way give credence to theories relating to “chem trails.”

By Katie McMillan

What would you say if you were told that airplanes were regularly spraying toxic aerosols in the skies above every major region of the world?

Michael J. Murphy, Co-Director of the film “What in the World are they Spraying,” will be on hand tonight at the Temple of Peace in Haiku to answer this question and more following the screening of his film which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of geo-engineering.

Also known as “chem trails, “ the film proposes that our government, backed by scientists and corporations, are spraying toxic substances into the air. According to the film, these entities are intent on changing global climate, controlling the weather, and altering the chemical composition of soil and water – all supposedly for the betterment of mankind.

Although officials insist that these programs are only in the discussion phase, evidence is abundant that they have been underway since about 1990 – and the effect has been devastating to crops, wildlife, and human health. Murphy believes we are being sprayed with toxic substances without our consent and, to add insult to injury, we are being lied to about it.

Murphy is a journalist, filmmaker and political activist from the Los Angeles area whose work focuses on political issues. Murphy has interviewed dozens of people in regards to his research on chem trails including actress Mariel Hemingway and Ed Asner (Actor “Mary Tyler Moore”, “Lou Grant” and “UP”).

The free screening of “What in the World are they Spraying” begins at 7pm. For more details and directions go to www.templeofpeacemaui.com

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