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<< Page 6 | Page 4>>06.12.08 - National Climate March
Saturday 6th December saw the 'National Climate March' through London, from Grosvenor Square to Parliament Square, via various parts of Westminster. Tens of thousands of people turned out, of all ages and from all walks of life, to express their concern over the vast, impending problem facing us all - climate change.
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The Problem With...Civilization
Civilization or civilisation n. an advanced stage or system of human social development(Concise Oxford English Dictionary)
Something BETTER than civilization is awaiting us.
(Daniel Quinn, Beyond Civilization)
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Climate Change & Violence : Workshop 1 : Climate Catastrophe : Where are we heading ?
The Crisis Forum are starting their Workshop series on Climate Change & Violence tomorrow in Southampton : asking the question "Climate Catastrophe : Where are we heading ?"[Full Story | 2 comments ]
BeyondTV international video activist festival 2008
22-23rd November 2008 Radical environmental films, forums and masterclasses from the world of documentary filmmaking. This years festival will be focused upon the filmmakers. If you are a documentary maker please attend and forge links with other film-makers, music makers and animators.
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Sabotage Is Not An Option, It Is A Necessity
We have been led to believe that the act of sabotage, all acts of sabotage, are inherently bad. This is because sabotage is a potential threat to everything civilization holds dear: it is perhaps the only thing that could stop the environmental crisis. [Full Story | 2 comments ]
Exeter's first Critical Mass! Nov 1st 12.00
Come and join Exeter Critical Mass, November 1st. First Saturday of every month, meet outside Exeter Cathedral[Full Story ]
Friends Of The Earth To Merge With UK Government
In a surprise move today, Andy Atkins, Executive Director of Friends Of The Earth UK, announced that the former environmental pressure group are to become an agency of the UK Government, working within the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. [Full Story | 13 comments ]
The Carbon Trust: State Sponsored Greenwashing (With Help From Greenpeace)
I have a confession to make: about 18 months ago, when I was still part of the economic machine, I spent some time calculating the carbon footprint of the company I worked for. To help me, I used the guides provided by the Carbon Trust a, what I thought then, fairly reliable and objective agency of the UK Government working for, I thought at the time, reducing the overall carbon emissions of the UK.
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Sainsbury's greenwash
Sainsbury's have hit the height of hypocrisy with their decision to remove plastic bags from their checkouts. This is an exercise in greenwash to distract from their excessive and unnecessary packaging.
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EV-EON: Nice Bit Of Subvertising (Shame About The Solutions)
Here’s something nice from a group that brainstormed an idea at the 2008 Climate Camp; EV-EON [
http://www.ev-eon.com]. EON want to build the first of a whole raft of coal-fired power stations in the UK, so these guys decided - and I’m guessing there are a few graphic designers and web bods involved - to make a spoof, which works well. [Full Story | 2 comments ]
Lydd airport Kent-MD resigns
Managing director of Lydd Airport, Romney Marsh, Kent has resigned suddenly after a shareholder/board member dispute over the future of their expansion plans..[Full Story ]
Third World train service
Weekend travel and one hears the dreaded words 'rail works'.[Full Story | 1 comment ]
Virgin Airlines "On The Brink Of Collapse"
Bad news for the air industry, possibly good news for the environment, and a wake up call for anyone who thought cheap profligacy could go on forever. Virgin Airlines could be going down very soon.[Full Story | 2 comments ]
Rossport Solidarity Action - Brighton.
In Solidarity with Rossport and the on going protests against Corrib's gas pipeline development, Brighton activists Occupy the roof of SHELL gargage.[Full Story | 1 addition | 2 comments ]
SUPPORT MAURA HARRINGTON ON HUNGER STRIKE
Last night Shell to Sea campaigner Maura Harrington began a Hunger Strike to coincide with the arrival of the Solitaire, pipe-laying vessel in Broadhaven Bay.Urgent call for solidarity actions-please check www.indymedia.ie/mayo for updates
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Urgent Call For Actions Against Shell & Allseas
NOW IS THE TIME- Support Shell to Sea, Ireland. ANY DAY NOW the biggest pipe laying ship in the world, the Solitaire, is due to arrive. The ship is owned by ALLSEAS. Shell are attempting to illegally construct the offshore section of the high pressure raw gas pipeline. Our community are determined to resist Shell here in Mayo, Ireland...but we need your help![Full Story ]
Climate Camp - Selected photos
Better late than never! A mixed bag of photos from the Climate Camp 2008. (All are copyright, but may be used for any sort of activism publicity.)
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Direct Action; UK, Mexico, Italy, Spain & Estonia
7th-13th August RABBITS RESCUED FROM BREEDER (Italy)
TROUBLE FOR BARCLAYS (UK)
RETURN VISITS TO RESTAURANTS (Mexico)
MCDONALDS TAGGED (USA)
ATTACK ON FOIE GRAS RESTAURANT (UK)
BARCLAYS CASHPOINT GLUED (UK)
HLS SUPPLIER'S VAN GLUED SHUT (UK)
PET STORE FORCED TO CLEAN UP ANOTHER MESS (Mexico)
WINDOWS BROKEN AT FISHERMEN'S SHELTER (Spain)
THOUSANDS OF PHEASANTS ESCAPE FROM FARM (Italy)
FUR SHOPS PAINTED, LOCKS GLUED (Estonia)
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Climate Camp bail-breaker Paul Morozzo free on bail
Paul Morozzo, arrested while attempting to enter Climate Camp in breach of his bail conditions (imposed for his participation in the Drax coal train occupation on 13 June 2008), was freed by Selby magistrates court today, Monday 11 August.[Full Story | 1 addition ]
Police at the gate of Kingsnorth
Police at the gate of Kingsnorth
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