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28-06-2006 17:23
Glasgow: M74 Court Case Ends
The court case against the absurd M74 Extension through the south of Glasgow is over. This clears the way for the roadbuilders to start in the near future.Full Story | 1 addition | 2 comments >>
09-06-2006 07:11
Blair's Quick-Fix Nuclear mistake
Mr Blair is finally starting to realise and admit that Global Warming is rapidly damaging our environment; some scientists have startling estimations on how quickly the polar ice caps could disappear if the right things aren’t done. Fast. I have spent a lot of time researching the possible problems and benefits of nuclear and renewable energy. This article will shoot Mr Blair’s reasoning down in wood-burning flames, and expose it to be (self-confessed) foolishness.
06-05-2006 15:18
Critical Masses going strong in Newcastle
Today saw the latest of Tyneside's monthly critical masses which take place on the 1st Saturday of the month, meeting 12noon at Haymarket.
02-05-2006 14:48
An official inquiry into the conduct of the Icelandic authorities and police during the protests against the multinational corporate invasion of Iceland and the destruction of its pristine nature in the summer and autumn of 2005 is underway.
Official inquiry into the conduct of the Icelandic authorities
An official inquiry into the conduct of the Icelandic authorities and police during the protests against the multinational corporate invasion of Iceland and the destruction of its pristine nature in the summer and autumn of 2005 is underway.
18-04-2006 21:15
The next Saving Iceland gathering will take place over the weekend of the 21st - 23rd April in Norfolk, UK . It'll be a great time to find out more and to meet some of the (lovely) people involved with the campaign, as well as to help discuss what this Summer's protest camp will look like.
Saving Iceland gathering
It's time to organise the 2006 camp!The next Saving Iceland gathering will take place over the weekend of the 21st - 23rd April in Norfolk, UK . It'll be a great time to find out more and to meet some of the (lovely) people involved with the campaign, as well as to help discuss what this Summer's protest camp will look like.
17-04-2006 01:55
Anti-War, Pro-Whale - actions this week
This is a reminder of an earlier call for action, in support of the Dutch group Disarm ! ( Ontwapen ! ). There is an international arms fair being held in the Nederlands this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
11-03-2006 15:27
Four activists from the Saving Iceland campaign visited Rossport this week meet with Shell to Sea campaigners from the area and the solidarity camp.
Saving Iceland Activists visit Rossport; report, interview & photos
Four activists from the Saving Iceland campaign visited Rossport this week meet with Shell to Sea campaigners from the area and the solidarity camp.
02-03-2006 13:23
Alcoa add fuel to the fire and announce plans for a new aluminium smelter in north Iceland. The announcement was made from ALCOA Global Center at Park Avenue in New York City in order to avoid facing protesters in Iceland.
ALCOA offices in Reykjavik stormed by 30 young people as ALCOA announce plans for new smelter in north Iceland
Alcoa add fuel to the fire and announce plans for a new aluminium smelter in north Iceland. The announcement was made from ALCOA Global Center at Park Avenue in New York City in order to avoid facing protesters in Iceland.
16-02-2006 19:41
Arms manufacturer and aluminium giant ALCOA have said they will announce on 1 March if they will press for yet another aluminium smelter in the north of Iceland, probably near the town of Husavik.
THIS MUST NEVER HAPPEN!
STOP ALCOA DESTROYING PRISTINE ICELAND!!!
Arms manufacturer and aluminium giant ALCOA have said they will announce on 1 March if they will press for yet another aluminium smelter in the north of Iceland, probably near the town of Husavik. THIS MUST NEVER HAPPEN!
23-01-2006 14:47
Despite seven days of eviction attempts by the specialist National Eviction Team and police, the spectacular tree houses and aerial constructions still tower into the sky by the River Esk. Today Monday 23rd an assault is expected on this main camp, bottom site.
Anti Roads resistance continues at Dalkeith protest site
Monday morning sees the Dalkeith anti road protestors still occuppying the main protest site, with all the tree houses and tunnels intact. Spirits have been boosted by the many picnicers who visited the site on Saturday, showing their solidarity with the battle to stop the A68 by-pass being put through the beautiful park south of Edinburgh.Despite seven days of eviction attempts by the specialist National Eviction Team and police, the spectacular tree houses and aerial constructions still tower into the sky by the River Esk. Today Monday 23rd an assault is expected on this main camp, bottom site.
17-01-2006 12:00
Here some pictures of the eviction of the top site. There are four sites in total with tree houses and tunnels. The eviction is anticipated to last about two weeks and cost £1.4m. The route of the new road leads directly through the Dalkeith Country Park, a site of specific scientific intrest, and home to herds of sheep, cows, and over 100 horses grazing there on wide fields. It is also part of the Edinburgh Green Belt and inhabitants of the park include deer, bats, birds, foxes and other wild anilmals. It is also used as a recreation area for people from alkeith and Edinburgh, and has an enormous adventure playground, folleys and old houses in the Park.
A lot of people cycle, do walking and train their dogs in the park, too.
Dalkeith town is crossed by the A68 leading to Jedburgh and the Borders.
Pictures of Dalkeith Park Top Site Eviction
Here some pictures of the eviction of the top site. There are four sites in total with tree houses and tunnels. The eviction is anticipated to last about two weeks and cost £1.4m. The route of the new road leads directly through the Dalkeith Country Park, a site of specific scientific intrest, and home to herds of sheep, cows, and over 100 horses grazing there on wide fields. It is also part of the Edinburgh Green Belt and inhabitants of the park include deer, bats, birds, foxes and other wild anilmals. It is also used as a recreation area for people from alkeith and Edinburgh, and has an enormous adventure playground, folleys and old houses in the Park. A lot of people cycle, do walking and train their dogs in the park, too.
Dalkeith town is crossed by the A68 leading to Jedburgh and the Borders.
16-01-2006 09:15
PRESS STATEMENT- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 JANUARY 2006
Eviction of the four protest sites in Dalkeith Country Park against the construction of the A68 Bypass and the destruction of the River Esk wildlife corridor began this morning.
EVICTION STARTED at Dalkeith Park (Scotland) Protest Sites
DALKEITH COUNTRY PARK- ANTI A68 BYPASS PROTEST CAMPAIGNPRESS STATEMENT- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 JANUARY 2006
Eviction of the four protest sites in Dalkeith Country Park against the construction of the A68 Bypass and the destruction of the River Esk wildlife corridor began this morning.
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14-12-2005 18:29
URGENT: Tree sitters needed at Dalkeith, Edinburgh
11 trees felled today, work stopped, but really need more tree sitters.
14-12-2005 15:53
Earth First! Summer gathering 2006
The Earth First! Summer Gathering 2006 will take place from Wed 16th to Sun 20th August 2006. The location will be at a new site in Wales.Full Story | 1 addition | 2 comments >>
11-12-2005 14:49
Interview with Mark Ballard, Green MSP, about Dalkeith Park Bypass
Recorded at the Climate Change Demonstration in Edinburgh, 3rd of December 2005.
Interview with Mark Ballard, Green Party, constituency Lothians, Member of Scottish Parliament, about history of Dalkeith Park Bypass Plans, Scottish Executive, Climate Change, Grassroots Resistance.
10-12-2005 01:23
Interview with Friends of the Earth about Dalkeith Bypass and climate change
Interview with Duncan McLaren, Chief Executive from Friends of the Earth Scotland, about Dalkeith Bypass, Direct Action, Carbon Emissions, Climate Change and the court case against the M74.
Recorded at the Climate Change Demonstration in Edinburgh, 3rd of december 2005.
07-12-2005 02:12
This is a short film about the Dalkeith Park anti-bypass treesit currently ongoing jus outside Edinburgh. Take a look and then get up there!
Dalkeith Park Treesit Video
This is a short film about the Dalkeith Park anti-bypass treesit currently ongoing jus outside Edinburgh. Take a look and then get up there!
