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UK Ecology Newswire Archive

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06.12.08 - National Climate March

06-12-2008 18:28

National climate March. Grosvenor Square to Parliament Sq. 06.12.08
Saturday 6th December saw the 'National Climate March' through London, from Grosvenor Square to Parliament Square, via various parts of Westminster.
Tens of thousands of people turned out, of all ages and from all walks of life, to express their concern over the vast, impending problem facing us all - climate change.

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Direct Action; Spain, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Peru, Netherlands, USA & Finland

06-12-2008 00:52

INCENDIARY ATTACK AGAINST BULLRING (Spain)
SHOPS AT LEATHER FAIR DESTROYED BY FIRE (Mexico)
HENS LIBERATED FROM 'FREE RANGE' EGG FARM (Canada)
KFC HIT WITH BRICKS (Mexico)
HUNTING TOWER REDUCED TO ASHES (Italy)
LEATHER COMPANY GRAFFITIED (Mexico)
JUNGLE CATS, TROPICAL BIRDS FREED FROM ZOO-ILLOGICAL PARK (Peru)
ACTIVISTS VISIT MINK FARMER AT HOME (Netherlands)
RED PAINT THROWN ONTO MAX MARA SHOPS (Italy)
15 HENS SAVED (Netherlands)
ACTIONS CONTINUE TARGETING UCLA (USA)
ECOLOGICAL SABOTAGE IN MEXICO CITY (Mexico)
COMMUNIQUE, VIDEO RELEASED FROM FUR FARM RAID (Finland)
WINDOWS BROKEN AT PET STORES, KFC (Mexico)

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Genetically Modified Animals

05-12-2008 01:12

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just moved a step closer to allowing companies to create genetically engineered animals. The FDA is proposing to allow the creation of animals that will be used to produce medicine, organs for transplant, meat or genetically engineered pets; and experiment subjects.

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March for an Environmental Revolution!

04-12-2008 20:53

On Saturday, masses of vegetarians & vegans will descend on London for what will surely be our biggest ever mobilisation on environmental grounds.  http://www.ecoveggie.org.uk

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PHOTOS Face-off as E-on sacked by santa (1st Dec)

04-12-2008 16:30

Santa seeks out naughty boys
There are a few other reports on the indymedia newswire about this already so here are a few select photos not covered elsewhere....

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PLEASE HELP stop the EU sacrificing Climate, People & Food‏

04-12-2008 03:28

EU legislation forcing up biofuel use in cars must be stopped - the harm that will be done simply cannot be underestimated.

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Decentralised energy Film and disscusion Night. Newcastle climate camp

03-12-2008 10:02

Print,photocopy&distribute
Film night and meeting to disscuss decentralised energy
speakers from the greenpeace&toon climate action

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ClimateCampCymru - meeting in Wrexham 6 Dec

02-12-2008 22:14

Interested in the idea of a Climate Camp for Wales?

There will be a gathering in Wrexham this Saturday, 6 December, from 1 - 4 pm at Room 33, Glyndŵr University (the educational establishment previously known as NEWI), Mold Road, Wrexham.

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short report and pics on london critical mass cycle ride

01-12-2008 21:13

last week the law lords gave judgement on the legality of critical mass. they unanimously concluded that it is a 'commonly or customarily held procession', and is therefore exempt from the terms of the public order act requiring 'organisers' to notify police of the route beforehand. a day or two later, around 200 cyclists celebrated the decision on a cold damp november night in london

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BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards 2008

01-12-2008 17:06

Queen's Market
The BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards are to celebrate the best in food and farming. We are what we eat!

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CLIMATE MARCH - Bus from South Wales

01-12-2008 14:59

On Saturday (6th December) people will be marching on every continent in 100 countries for action on climate change. In Britain, many people will be marching from the US Embassy to the UK Parliament in London Town. See: www.campaigncc.org for more info!

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Dialect - Anti-Nuclear Campaigner Criticises Planned Expansion of Hinkley Point

30-11-2008 22:33

Audio
Dialect Radio is a Bristol (UK) internet broadcasting Co-operative run by volunteers. Our main activity is our weekly current affairs and arts magazine programme Dialect, which is recorded at our Queen's Square studios and posted for download every weekend. Want to volunteer? Volunteering Bristol, Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Bristol. BS1 4GB Tel: 0117 989 7733. Listen on air: 93.2 FM (BCFM), Tuesdays 9:00 PM.  http://www.bcfm.org.uk/

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mobile phone mast in Netherthorpe

30-11-2008 15:22

Sheffield Homes to ask tenants whether they agree

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"Free Socks!" "Why? Who's holding him?"

29-11-2008 18:44

Freeconomy stall and banner
In Wrexham town centre this morning, the local Freeconomy group held a Sock (FREE) Shop - that's socks for free, not a shop free of socks or even freeing Sock. Hundreds of pairs of warm socks were distributed in subzero temperatures to people with cold feet - and hands - along with leaflets explaining what Freeconomy Wrexham does and inviting people to get involved in the happy world of giving and sharing.

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LRT visit E.on at FA HQ

29-11-2008 10:37

LRT at FA HQ
On Friday 28th November London Rising Tide visited the FA Headquarters to protest about E-on's strive for new coal in the UK.

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E.on Shenanigans and Street Party in Bristol

29-11-2008 10:28

E.on 20quid
Bristol Rising Tide and activists from in and around Bristol had a day of
shenanigans directed at the Royal Bank of Scotland, E-on and new coal.

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Air Mauritius Primate Ban Stands!

27-11-2008 13:09

Suspicions were recently raised whether Air Mauritius had resumed transporting monkeys when their response was still outstanding to the BUAV expose of airline companies and their policy on the transport of non-human primates.

Read the survey here:  http://www.buav.org/e_cargo_cruelty.php

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Top of the Food Chain

26-11-2008 23:13

A coastal food web in Alaska based on primary production by phytoplankton
Today comes the startling news of a British government report showing a drop in oceanic zooplankton of 73 percent since 1960.

 http://www.earthportal.org/news/?p=1385

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Direct Action; Sweden, USA, Mexico, UK, Spain, Netherlands & Finland

26-11-2008 18:44

Video TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SALMON RELEASED (Sweden)
17th-26th November

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SALMON RELEASED (Sweden)
INCENDIARY DEVICE PLACED UNDER VIVISECTORS CAR (USA)
CIRCUS VEHICLES COVERED IN PAINT, WINDOWS BROKEN (Mexico)
LSR ATTACKED IN TOWN CENTRE (UK)
RETURN VISIT TO COCKFIGHTER (Mexico)
TROUBLE AT FUR SHOP (UK)
CHICKENS RESCUED FROM TRUCK AT SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Spain)
"STOP THE SHOOT" (UK)
WINDOWS SMASHED AT BREEDER OF FIGHTING BIRDS (Mexico)
ALF EXPOSE, RAID AND TRASH RABBIT FARM (UK)
10 TURKEYS RESCUED (Netherlands)
NEW LIVES FOR RABBITS REMOVED FROM PET SHOP (Mexico)
600 FOXES DYED WITH HENNA (Finland)
BARCLAYS BANK SPRAYPAINTED (UK)
EGG DISTRIBUTORS PAINT-BOMBED (Mexico)
MEAT COMPANY AD CUT DOWN (Mexico)
BANNER DROP FOR ROD CORONADO (USA)
MEAT TRUCK PUT OUT OF SERVICE (Mexico)

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Anti-Capitalist Bloc on Climate March 2008

26-11-2008 15:37

Saturday 6 December, Assembly 12 Noon at US Embassy, Grosvenor Square to march on Parliament. Join the CLIMATE MARCH 2008!

FOR THE PLANET! - AGAINST THE STATE!
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