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Titnore - Reprieve for 210 trees? - Eviction still possible - Big Demo 7 Oct

22-09-2006 21:53

BBC reports "West Sussex and Worthing councils said government advice meant Titnore Lane would not now have to be straightened as part of the West Durrington scheme. It could mean about 210 out of 265 threatened trees being reprieved"

*** Next fight is to stop the access road crossing the woods where the camp is sited.

*** If eviction takes place, supporters to go as soon as possible to camp, congregating in Fulbeck Avenue, Durrington, if access barred.

*** First Saturday after any eviction, there will be a protest against eviction and against development. Fulbeck Avenue, Durrington. 12 noon.

*** Saturday October 7 - Mass mobilisation against Titnore development!
Meet at Durrington station at 2pm to head en masse for Titnore Woods. See ya there!

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climate change ministry unveiled in govt press release

22-09-2006 19:24

environment sec david milliband has unveiled the new office for climate change-CC

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Mining in Colombia - An Eyewitness Account, 3rd October

22-09-2006 10:34

British companies are profiting from masacres, human rights abuses and environmental destruction in the most blood-soaked country in the Western hemesphere.

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Anarchist Against the Wall, Lebanon, Climate Camp, Soy and table football

22-09-2006 00:40

Here is a special indymedia edit of the latest news from the rampART social centre in East London. To make sure you get the latest news and listings each week, subscribe to the mailing list via  http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/rampart

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Dioxin Dowels---a New Weapon of War?

22-09-2006 00:27

A study from the UK reported, in effect, that smoke from one specific natural plant speeds progression of HIV/AIDS. Researchers forgot to notice that industrial adulterants of that plant (tobacco, of course, the alleged cause of virtually every disease) are already well known to cause immune system damage, and harm to AIDS victims. Blaming nature and blaming the victims. Business Uber Alles.

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Ribble Ramble

21-09-2006 23:54

Frenchwood Recreation Ground - Under Threat From Developers and Politicians
Hannah C. an environmentalist with a strong family link to Preston and a passionate commitment to the River Ribble and it's environment, recounts the events of the 'Save The Ribble' Ramble at Frenchwood Rec.

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good news from virgin mogul

21-09-2006 19:34

richard branson has pledged $3 billion to combat global warming

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Manchester climate camp exhibition opening this Friday

21-09-2006 15:49

Images & experiences from the Camp for Climate Action

Films - music - reports - to ignite & inspire

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Eastcroft Incinerator: Views of the Monster

21-09-2006 13:17

Eastcroft Incinerator: Views of the Monster

This what it looks like now ..... It's monsterous.

If the expansion had gone ahead [or still might, if WRG appeal and are successful] it would have looked even uglier.

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National Camp for Climate Action follow-up meeting in Manchester

21-09-2006 13:05

The Camp for Climate Action was just the beginning!

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London Climate Camp meeting

21-09-2006 13:01

Where next for climate activism in London? Second Camp for Climate Action follow-up meeting, Tuesday, September 26, 7 PM at RampART

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Climate change sceptic Bjorn Lomberg on radio 4

21-09-2006 09:39

Caroline Lucas featured prominently on the radio 4 programme Iconoclasts last night which was a debate with the maverick political scientist Bjorn Lomborg who was trying to convince everyone that not only is climate change not a real threat, but that trying to do anything about it is a big waste of money.

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Photos from the incinerator protest at Council House before the vote

20-09-2006 20:59

Here some photos from the protest by NAIL who were expecting (and did) celebrate their victory over the proposed expansion of Eastcroft Incinerator. Today a planning committee of the council unanimously rejected the expansion plans.

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City Council unanimously rejects incinerator expansion

20-09-2006 18:41

Today the City Council unanimously rejected the plans for the expansion of Nottinghams incinerator. A real victory for the NAIL campaign !!

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Monsanto in court in France

20-09-2006 13:21

Monsanto is in court again. This time in France for having illegally imported soya seed contaminated with GM varieties.

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Shell Still Stopped.

20-09-2006 13:00

Picket in front of main gate to the site
Latest news on the struggle against Shell in the West of Ireland. Large numbers at pickets prevent entry into refinery construction site. Shell’s public relations efforts come to naught.

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northern eco-action gathering

20-09-2006 01:22

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2006, Leeds

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Incineratorm Expansion - The final vite - Join our protest?

19-09-2006 18:43

On Wednesday 20 September the Development Control Committee will finally vote on weather to allow Nottingham's Eastcroft incinerator to expand. Please join our protest from 12:30 pm 20 September outside the Council House to greet councillors as they arrive to vote.

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Localised Critical Mass

19-09-2006 10:08

How about more Local critical mass?