Manchester Ecology Newswire Archive

ARTPORT to redefine domestic departures lounge

ARTPORT, 12-01-2009 17:27

ARTPORT is working in collaboration with the Climate Rush for a Dinner at Domestic Departures, Heathrow, at 7pm on the 12th January 2009

A project set up to harness the power of art and imagination to help stabilise the climate.
We are looking to find individuals and artists who are passionate about producing ideas and actions focused on and directed at treating the enormous challenges of climate change. Read more >>

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Climate Rush targets Heathrow and Manchester airport on the 12 January 2009

g, 12-01-2009 09:53

This week the government is expected to give the go ahead for the third runway at Heathrow. The pressure group 'Climate Rush' have announced a sit-down 'dinner' at the Departures Gate of Terminal One in Heathrow Airport on Monday 12th. The Climate Rush dinner will begin at 7pm and is expected to last several hours. At the same time Manchester airports Domestic Departures (Terminal 3) will also be targeted. BAA has been preparing for the protests by sending threatening letters to people who've said they'll attend.

'The Climate Rush' held their first protest last October (13th October). Taking their inspiration from the Suffragettes they mounted a 'rush' on Parliament. Over 800 women, men and children, some in Edwardian costume, all with red climate sashes, rushed the Houses of Parliament. The doors were slammed shut, Parliament was forced to close for an hour and the shouts of 'Deeds not Words' was heard throughout the Palaces of Westminster.

Related Links: Climate Rush Heathrow | Northern Climate Rush | Directions to Heathrow | FAQs | Artport |

Related articles: Climate Rush Media coverage | Parliament Rushed | Suffragettes interrupt the Energy Minister in preparation for the Climate Rush | Parliament statues get sashed | invitation to Ed Miliband | Klimax members storm a municipal city council | Third Runway Article, Telegraph | Party at Heathrow, Guardian | Heathrow Blockade, Times | Protesters Plot, Evening Standard | Caroline Lucas, Guardian | Protesters to close Heathrow |

Video and photos: Parliament Rush Photos | Climate Rush Photos | Video 1 | Video 2 | Video 3 | Caroline Lucas speech | Rush Invite

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23rd November issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out

McFly, 23-11-2008 21:29

Manchester Climate Fortnightly is a newsletter published by a small collective in Manchester, covering all subjects related to climate change in the Northwest of England (and a few places beyond...)
Below are some samples articles from the November 23rd issue. The rest of the newsletter, and previous editions, are available for download via the following link-
www.manchesterclimatefortnightly.info. You can also subscribe by emailing info [at] manchesterclimatefortnightly.info with "subscribe" in the header

We lead with the story that although Manchester City Council has stated it aims for Manchester to be Britain's greenest by 2010, it has actually slipped further down in the annual rankings of Forum for the Future (these rankings are under review, but a great leap forwards for our sunny city
would be a surprise...)

Our second story is on the “Climate Change Foundation”, a proposal that has so far received scant coverage in the mainstream press.

All the usual features are here too-
a Calendar bursting with events, including Sat 29th's Chomsky at 80, www.chomskyat80.org.uk
a Digest of local, national and global news (with more on the website)
Campaign updates “Read All About it” and other goodies. Read more >>

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"You can't do this... he's a government minister"

Manchester No Borders, 25-10-2008 13:06

We are increasingly concerned about environmental and economic arguments being used to push through right-wing anti-immigration policies.

This is why we threw a pie at Phil Woolas, Minister for Borders and
Immigration yesterday (see here for picture and video  http://nobordersmanchester.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-cant-do-this-hes-government.html).
Read more | 14 comments >>

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A film for Anti-McDonalds day

Momentum Media, 20-10-2008 11:54

Some tasty treats on the street, and a surprise in store for the McDonalds management in Manchester... Read more >>

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Ilkley Shoot Demo - This Saturday

West Yorks Hunt Sabs, 30-09-2008 17:39

Just a reminder about the demo in Ilkley this Saturday Read more >>

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Hunt Sabs Breach Security at Bradford Council Offices

West Yorkshire Hunt Saboteurs, 24-09-2008 17:39

Hunt Sabs breached the 'security' at Bradford Council's main office and made an impromptu visit to the Countryside and Rights of Way office who are incharge of dealing with the Ilkley Moor shoot. Read more | 1 addition | 8 comments >>

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Ilkley Moor Campaign - Update & Demo Date

West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs, 02-09-2008 15:13

Ilkley Moor Campaign - Update Read more >>

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Grouse Shoots Sabbed in the Holme Valley

West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs, 31-08-2008 15:03

West & South Yorkshire Hunt Sabs joined forces yesterday to stop grouse shoots in the Holme Valley, near Holmfirth. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Activists Demo Council Over Ilkley Grouse Shoot Plans

West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs, 31-08-2008 14:53

On Friday, 15 activists held a visual and noisey demo outside Bradford Council’s Head Office, Jacob’s Well, because of their plans to allow grouse shooting to return to Ilkley Moor. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Bradford Council Demo - 29th August '08

West Yorkshire Hunt Saboteurs, 14-08-2008 16:29

DEMO AT BRADFORD COUNCIL'S OFFICES
29th AUGUST 2008
MEET 11am @ Bradford Council, Jacob's Well, Bradford, BD1 5RW
(Please note that the demo is not at the Bradford Town Hall, but at the council offices opposite) Read more >>

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When is a bloodsport not a bloodsport? When it's a grouse shoot!

West Yorkshire Hunt Saboteurs, 14-08-2008 16:00

The Bingley Moor Partnership and the Moorlands Association have been busy in the lead-up to the ‘Glorious 12th’, the official start of the grouse shooting season, trying to make it in the headlines and turn the tables on the general public opposition to bloodsports. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Bradford Council Exposed - Corruption & Favouritism over Grouse Shoot Plans

West Yorkshire Hunt Saboteurs, 13-08-2008 13:20

PRESS RELEASE Read more | 4 comments >>

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Leave it in the ground banner dropped above roadway

reposter, 04-08-2008 22:33

Campaigners battling plans for an open cast mine on the edge of Telford today unfurled banners across one of Shropshire’s busiest roads. Members of Wrekin Stop War and Wrekin Anarchist Group are bidding to catch the attention of motorists travelling on the M54 past Telford and are calling for them to join their protests. Read more | 1 addition >>

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Ilkley Shoot Postponed 'til 2010 - Keep the Pressure On

West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs, 28-07-2008 15:31

We have received information that the Grouse Shoot on Ilkley Moor has been postponed for two years due to actions by the Animal and Grouse Liberation Front in the area, which compromised of damage to property connected with the shooting industry. Read more >>

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Merseyside Peace & Ecology Festival 2008

Merseyside CND, 18-07-2008 20:55

DATE: Saturday 26th July 2008
TIME: 11am - 7pm
LOCATION: St.Luke's Church (bombed out one) top of Bold Street, Liverpool City Centre

ORGANISED BY: Merseyside CND Read more | 2 comments >>

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Ilkley Moor Grouse Shoot - Update & Action Alert

West Yorkshire Hunt Saboteurs, 09-07-2008 01:30

STOP GROUSE SHOOTING ON ILKLEY MOOR Read more >>

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West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs Launched

West Yorkshire Hunt Sabs, 17-06-2008 13:16

A new Hunt Saboteurs group has been launched in West Yorkshire to combat local bloodsports using non-violent direct action to save the lives of animals. Read more >>

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MCR Critical Mass tonight!!!

I Bike MCR, 30-05-2008 09:22

CRITICAL MASS
Friday 30th May 6pm
Central Library Manchester Read more >>

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Film of anti-GM demo

Anon, 27-05-2008 23:08

This film shows the anti-GM demo at BASF. Read more >>

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