Liverpool Ecology Newswire Archive

12-10-2007 16:20

Few more picture from Vicam

Encuentro Vicam, 11 de octubre Read more >>

12-10-2007 16:03

Picture of the indigenous encounter, Vicam, Sonora

12 October 1942 Read more >>

11-10-2007 15:05

“First, Identify the Enemy”

Town by Town, the People Are Fighting Energy Mega-Projects and Neoliberalism in Oaxaca
By Nancy Davies
Commentary from Oaxaca

http://www.narconews.com/Issue47/article2820.html Read more >>

09-10-2007 16:19

Encounter of the Indigenous Peoples of America

Translation of Communique 2 from the Vicam Organizing Commission, Oct. 7

Translation El Kilombo Intergalactico

Encounter of the Indigenous Peoples of America
Yaqui Territory, Vicam, Sonora, Mexico
October 7, 2007

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22-09-2007 15:54 | 1 comment

Otterspool Promenade Under Threat Again

On 28 September Liverpool Council plan to give-away a stretch of public open
space along Otterspool Promenade. This is part of the tree lined grass
embankment that runs along the coast from the Britannia Inn for about 1/2
mile between the Garden Festival site and the Promenade walkway. The
Executive Board meet at Millennium House at 9am next Friday 28th September
to approve the disposal and to include the land in the lease agreement with
Langtree McLean for their Festival Gardens development. Read more >>

20-09-2007 21:57

What Does Democracy Really Mean In Preston?

A Preston councillor has asked questions about the democracy of decision making about key decisions affecting the future of Preston's Town Centre, and of the ecology of the River Ribble - but what does democracy really mean in Preston, when council officials, directly involved in the decisions affecting our future, are leaving our town like rats leaving a sinking ship? Read more >>

30-08-2007 09:26

Oaxaca Declines to be “Governed”

The Struggle Shifts from the City to Land and Water Issues
By Nancy Davies
Commentary from Oaxaca

http://www.narconews.com/Issue46/article2768.html Read more >>

26-06-2007 16:33

Liverpool Council Plans Dual Carriageway On Festival Site

As you have probably heard by now the council are planning to build a 4-6 lane dual carriageway along Riverside Drive and Jericho Lane, joining to Sefton Street. There were hints about this in the Planning Officer's Report re. the garden festival site, which we picked up on but we didn't realise it would be so soon - they will have barely created the Japanese Garden before they have to tear it down or move it over. Read more >>

19-06-2007 21:58

Gathering anticivilisation 07, second call

We´ve found a great place for the gathering. It is very near to Barcelona, less than 30 km and it’s easy to go with public transportation. There is plenty space for camping, workshops and debates. Read more >>

12-06-2007 23:25

Liverpool Permaculture Society Film Screening Details Changed

12-06-2007 23:11

Complaints lodged with EU against the Irish State

The Tara Foundation has lodged complaints with the European Commission against the Irish State over the M3 Motorway in Co. Meath and the onshore gas refinery at Ballinaboy, Co Mayo Read more >>

12-06-2007 17:53

june 29 critical mass summer party BBQ

on friday 29th of june it is the next amazing critical mass in manchester!!!

meet 6pm central library. Read more >>

09-06-2007 16:43 | 3 comments

Liverpool: Peak Oil and Climate Change event

Liverpool Permaculture Society are trying to raise awareness around the issues of Peak Oil & Climate Change & to promote organised community response & planned Energy Descent in the face of these challenges. We need to take power back to our communities, decentralise & become as self sufficient as possible to have the best chance of dealing with this crisis. Burying our heads in the sand & relying on central government & big business to save us leaves us powerless & vulnerable. Read more >>

05-06-2007 21:52

Call for a Public Enquiry - Just sign and send!!!

We have till 19th June to reverse the despicable decision of Liverpool City Council to destroy our wild Green Space, line the pockets of property speculators and expose us and workers to the risks of a toxic waste site. The letter below can be emailed to

michael.ashton@gonw.gsi.gov.uk Please support our campaign!!! Read more >>

01-06-2007 20:19

Liverpool: Save The Festival Gardens Newsflash

Here's the June update from the Save The Festival Gardens Campaign. Read more >>

01-06-2007 20:10

Liverpool: June 'News Not Profit' printed

The June edition of 'News Not Profit' has been printed by the Liverpool Social Forum. Read more >>

14-05-2007 20:11 | 1 comment

May Update on Liverpool Garden Festival Campaign

It's been a busy month in the battle to save the former Garden Festival site from a fate worse than death: being turned into yet more luxury flats for yuppies. Read more >>

02-05-2007 21:15

Change of venue for direct action training day

due to flooding of the basement (which could do with all hands on deck soon) the NVDA (non violent direct action) training and get together day 6th May, will now be held at MERCI Bridge5 Mill Manchester, M4 7HR Read more >>

01-05-2007 22:21

Preston Council's Crazy Plans To Barrage Ribble: One Step Closer to The Brink

The Riverworks Barrage across the River Ribble is one step closer to reality today after Preston City Council decided, against the advice of local people and environmentalists, to apply to the North West Development Agency for funds for a feasibility study into their plans to build a barrage across the Ribble and 4000 homes and businesses in it's floodplain - plans that would threaten the precious environment of the Ribble Estuary and raise the flood risk to local residents. Read more >>

24-04-2007 16:19 | 1 comment

Liverpool Festival Site Plan 'Will Ruin Prom Landscape'

Liverpool’s landmark Garden Festival Site, the focus of a series of failed development plans over the years, has yet again become the centre of controversy and protest following the unannounced felling of more than 1,000 trees by property developers. Read more >>