Rising Tide disrupt Shell in Bristol
Bristol and Bath Rising Tide | 02.04.2010 12:13 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Repression
The action was part of Fossil Fools Day, a global day of creative action against corporations who contribute to and profit from climate change. 2
Rachel Keevil from Rising Tide, chasing another activist with a large section of pipe, said “Shell are climate criminals. The gas pipeline in County Mayo will damage the environment and threaten the health and livelihoods of local people; all for the profit of Shell. It’s a pipeline to disaster.”
This street theatre was clearly a ridiculous representation of very serious events but opened up a space for talking with the public about the issues, many of whom took genuine interest, some saying they were inspired to write to Pat in prison.
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Bristol and Bath Rising Tide
e-mail:
bristol@risingtide.org.uk
Homepage:
http://risingtide.org.uk/bristol
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Thank you for your action.
02.04.2010 23:59
A sincere thank you to all in Rising Tide who work to highight what Shell are trying to impose on a beautiful unspoilt corner of north Mayo.
The fossil fools have learned nothing from their widespread destruction of pristine environments all over the world. That said, Shell had intended that gas would flow from the Corrib field in 2003; their most recent schedule revision is 2011/2012 - our own view is No Pasaran!
This struggle is now in its second decade. With local community resolve and the very wecome help of international activists let's continue No Pasaran!
Thanks again.
Maura Harrington. Spokesperson Shell to Sea. +353 87 959 1474 (mobile)
Maura Harrngton
e-mail:
maurah.ias@eircom.net
Homepage:
http://www.shelltosea.com
I wouldn't lean on top of the pump...
04.04.2010 22:47
but if you are wearing a synthetic material such as Nylon the you can pick this up from the pump's casing - this can be a big charge - like walking for several minutes in rubber shoes on a synthetic carpet. The resultant spark if you touch anything that is grounded could ignite as petrol fumes.
Its not that likely but it has happened. Petrol stations are a lot more dangerous than people think.
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