London Ecology Newswire Archive

11-07-2005 10:19

G8 reach agreement on Climate Change.

Yup, it's hotting up folks, Bush & Blair say so, so it must be true. Read more >>

10-07-2005 00:34

G8Bikeriders return to London, Offer Cycling Lessons to George W. Bush.

A reponse to the most recent calamity to afflict the Leader of the Free World from the tired but beautiful folk of the G8 Bikeride Read more >>

07-07-2005 17:16

GW8 Audio: Global Warming 8 Counter Conference Recordings

Global Warming 8 (GW8) was hosted by the unique coalition of the UK's leading aid and environment agencies, the Working Group on Climate Change and Development formed to fight the unprecedented threat climate change poses to human development. It offered a 'reality check' to the G8 heads of state as people from eight developing nations outline the devastating impact to be expected if climate change goes unchecked.
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04-07-2005 15:56

Emergency Network for Lonko Juana Calfunao

Emergency Network for Lonko Juana Calfunao Read more >>

01-07-2005 09:07

G8- BRING 10mm Rope + Climber's Karabiners

People are saying make sure that you bring rope ( 10mm builders blue polyproperlene will do) and any old rock climbing carabiners. Try to
get 50+ metres of rope. - old climbers rope is also great.
And bring waterproof walking boots and 1 litr water bottles.
Read more >>

01-07-2005 02:44

Why we are anti-capitalist. Why we are fighting the G8.

We are anti-capitalist because we do not believe that capitalism can be consistent with democracy, social justice, environmental sense or the fight against AIDS: an argument, via Starbucks and Bill Gates, for why the South is all of us. Read more >>

30-06-2005 09:20

Pollution 'is helping to keep earth cool'

Scientists have demonstrated that particles of chemicals and dust in the atmosphere are helping to keep the earth cool, and that reducing pollution could take away the artificial protection which has built up over many years, sending global temperatures soaring. Read more >>

29-06-2005 14:45

To sHell or to Connaught!

Local community requests help from activists to fight a Shell/Statoil/Marathon gas pipeline that will threaten their lives and be ecologically devastating for an isolated, beautiful area of Ireland Read more >>

29-06-2005 02:22

STOP SHELL HELL

Protestors in solidarity with the people's struggle of Rossport, Co. Mayo against Shell joined with protestors from comunities from Durban, South Africa, the Phippines, Sakhalin Island, Russia and the US at the Shell AGM held at the Excel Centre, London on Tuesday. Read more >>

28-06-2005 10:35

New Warning on Climate Change

New Warning on Climate Change [from Prof. Bill McGuire, Benfield Hazard Research Centre, University College London’s] The UK could be transformed into a string of different islands due to climate change and rapidly rising sea levels, according to new research. Read more >>

22-06-2005 13:07

Save Yourselves

The long-term implications of Peak Oil on your way of life
are nothing short of mind blowing. As we slide down the
downslope of the global oil production curve, we may find
ourselves slipping into what some scientists are calling a
“post-industrial stone age.” Read more >>

20-06-2005 16:12

G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot

AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPS

Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:

http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx Read more >>

18-06-2005 18:15

G8 Climate Meeting

The G8 is coming… IN THREE WEEKS!!

A last minute meeting is happening at Rampart Street this Monday evening for people interested in organising, educating and mobilising around climate change at the G8. Read more >>

18-06-2005 09:26

Haringey Critical Mass Bike Ride 2005

Can't make it to Scotland? Didn't get tickets to Geldof's fancy dress? Don't despair...join us on 2nd of July for the 2005 Haringey Critical Mass. A leisurely ride down the Green Lanes to reclaim our streets and send a breath of fresh air to those meeting in Gleneagles. Read more >>

17-06-2005 15:26

Sainsburys demo- moosletter from parents

Text for the leaflet distributed to Sainsbury's staff outside their HQ this morning. Over 400 were handed out by parents and kids. Read more >>

17-06-2005 12:12

Mums against Sainsbury's PHOTOS

These photos were taken during a week long series of demonstrations 12th - 17th June 2005 outside Sainsbury's Supermarkets London head office at 33 Holborn.

These photos are licenced under a Creative Commons Licence.

If you wish to use any of these images in a commercial pubication or require hi-res or uncropped versions, please contact gringoben[at]indiemail[dot]com.

16-06-2005 20:50

Critical Mass Brighton

The first Critical Mass in Brighton for ages took place tonight,Thursday16th at 6pm. Went really well and hopefully will now become regular. Meet at The Level 5.30pm for 6pm. Route to be decided bythose who show up! Read more >>

16-06-2005 19:35

Birmingham City Council Dictatorship

Birmingham City Council otherwise known as optima on the parc central estate are dictators Read more >>

16-06-2005 13:10

Iceland holds UK protestor for alleged £40,000 damage using yoghurt

Paul Gill, a British protester against Iceland's ecologically devastating Karahnjukar dam project, is being held for allegedly committing £40,000 worth of criminal damage using yoghurt. Read more >>

16-06-2005 11:37

Meacher joins Sainsburys demo