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ALL uk children contaminated with plutonium

02-12-2003 04:27

Recent research shows ALL the children in the UK are probably contaminated by Sellafield plutonium.

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NO MOOR MINES

01-12-2003 14:59

Only a pretty warped mind would consider putting an
opencast mind at the source of 3 of the regions
rivers! The Calder, Irwell and Aire all flow from
Heald Moor on the Lancs/Yorkshire border above
Todmorden and theyre polluted and silted enough
already thanks very much. Unfortunatly this ludicrous
plan is back in a planning enquiry, happening this
week in Burnley, as the company are appealling the
last decision which they lost.

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Retail slaughter exposed in new corporate campaign

01-12-2003 11:04

Retail slaughter exposed in new corporate campaign

Any company promoting, endorsing, participating in or in any way profiting from cruelty to animals in the name of ‘sport’ risks exposure on bloodybusiness.com, a new website launched today by the League Against Cruel Sports.

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Dirty Digger Awards

28-11-2003 08:44

Local Anti-Mining Activists Dish the Dirt



The inaugural ‘Dirty Digger Awards’ 2003

(alternative to the Mining Journal Awards for Outstanding Achievement)



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Fighting London's New Runway

27-11-2003 12:05

London Earth First! are holding an open discussion on the plans for a new runway in the South East and how we can fight it.

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Anti nuclear dump blockades in southern Italy

26-11-2003 19:13

Protesters have been blockading roads and railway lines in the southern Italian Basilicata region after the Rome parliament revealed on 14th november that a nuclear waste dump is to be built. On sunday, 23 th of november, more than 100,000 people participated in a demonstration. Because not even trucks with necessities were allowed to pass, local people were gradually running short of staples like milk and bread.

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Modem friendly video from anti-Bush demos in London

25-11-2003 20:31

Video
Short clips of some of the demonstrations against Bush in London. Higher quality versions will be made available on v2v for editing/screening.

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Antidepressants advice to be taken with a pinch of salt (Sunday Telegraph)

23-11-2003 03:54

"Seriously hazardous chemicals can be found in the tissue of nearly every person alive. It is a frightening thought, but exposure to such toxic substances has been linked to a higher incidence in several cancers, reproductive complications, a continuing decline in fertility rates and birth defects." - The Scotsman 2003.

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U.S. Energy Bill Stuffed with Fossil Fuel Industry Subsidies; Warming Continues

21-11-2003 15:20

Despite not being afforded the benefit of a public hearing, the massive $31.1 billion energy bill being debated in the U.S. Senate today has garnered massive public opposition, and with good reason. Call your senators today. Tell them which way you recommend they vote.

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Wind Farm Planned at Hinkley Pint

20-11-2003 00:09

Stop Hinkley campaigners welcome early plans for a twelve turbine wind-farm to be built alongside Hinkley Point nuclear power station. It should provede enough domestic electricity for all of West Somerset by 2005.

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Park Nook Under Attack (Liverpool)

19-11-2003 15:59

Shortly before 8am this morning Tuesday 18th November 2003, bulldozers moved in to clear trees on a piece of land adjacent to Princes Park, Toxteth, locally known as Park Nook. Contracters from McDermott Developements, Burnley intend to build a block of flats on the area.

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November Critical Mass in Manchester

19-11-2003 15:47

Critical Mass flyer
just to let you know this month's critical mass will be happening at the usual time (5pm) in the same place as last time (Central Library) on the 28th November.....

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Anti-Bush Street Party marches to Trafalgar Square

19-11-2003 15:22

100 protesters take part in Street Party through central London

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Burning Planet demo report & pics

19-11-2003 01:05

The demo just after Trafalgar Square
Another report and pics from the Burning Planet anti Bush demo on Tuesday evening.

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pix from burning planet unwelcome bush protest to US embassy

19-11-2003 00:57

lots of bright lights and puppet type stuff
Pictures from today's noisy unwelcome bush demo from Burning Planet climate change campaign. Marched from Holborn through trafalger square and on to the US embassy where speeches were made acusing Bush and his corporate backers of crimes against humanity and the earth...

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Protest and Orange Overalls action @ Blairs visit to the CBI in Birmingham

18-11-2003 15:57

Independence from Bu$h
On the eve of Bush's visit to Britain yesterday, protestors from a diverse range of concerns converged on the International Convention Centre (I.C.C.) in Birmingham to protest at Tony Blair's arrival at the annual conference of the C.B.I. (Confederation of British Industries).

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Student Action against Bush Builds

18-11-2003 14:34

London Students to hold a theatrical picket of Exxon-Mobil HQ as part of George W Bush State Visit. LSE Student Union voted for a 'teach-in/sit-in' today ahead of the protests.

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Contributors wanted for GM film

17-11-2003 12:17

Contributors are being sought for a film about the last six or seven years worth of campaigning against the introduction of genetically modified crops. If you have video footage of demonstrations, protests, office occupations or direct action, please let us know. We are also seeking people who have a specific personal involvement in the campaign in some way and are willing to be interviewed for the film.

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Nunca Máis: more than 150.000 at Santiago de Compostela. YearONE of the Prestige

17-11-2003 10:55

Free people of Galiza, solidary and voluntary people from here and there: two words in the mouth of the Sea are understood worldwide: Nunca Máis.

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