UK Indymedia - UK Ecology Newswire Archive

ALCOA offices in Reykjavik stormed by 30 young people as ALCOA announce plans for new smelter in north Iceland

02-03-2006 12:23

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.

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Protecting the Right to Water - tonight, Friends' House, London

02-03-2006 10:24

Hear from a Brazilian campaigner about the impact of Nestle's water bottling activities and from leading UK organisations on why we need to protect water as a human right and a public good.

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get the guzzling 4x4s off the roads

01-03-2006 22:35

shift buying habits towards more fuel efficient vehicles and help reduce the impact of cars on the climate

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Bialowieza Forest Action in London

01-03-2006 12:54

This is a call for action in London to save the last natural forest in Europe.

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Yorkshire students take on the environment

01-03-2006 11:09

Earthwatch York Student Debate on Local Biodiversity: Wild Species and Wild Spaces, Friday 24th March, 1.00pm-3.00pm, Central Hall, University of York

Proving that you are never too young to do your bit for conservation…

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Climate Camp Gathering 11-12th March

01-03-2006 09:45

Camp for Climate Action 2006 needs YOU!

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Muzzled climate change hydrologist needs your help now!

28-02-2006 18:57

Muzzled climate change hydrologist wants you to counter foolish arguments by skeptic spammer Peter K. Anderson (Harlod) from Australia.

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ALCOA RUNCORN FACTORY BLOCKED BY SAVING ICELAND ACTIVISTS

28-02-2006 17:13

Tomorrow, 1 March, ALCOA arms manufacturers and aluminium giant are to announce at their ALCOA Global Center in New York if they are going to push for yet another aluminium smelter in pristine Iceland, against the will of the majority of Icelandic people.

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Monbiot on aviation and climate change

28-02-2006 11:48

George Monbiot used his column in today's Guardian to highlight the new campaign by residents and environmentalists against flying. See www.planestupid.com to get involved.

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Memory Against Forgetting– An Open Letter on the "Green Scare"

28-02-2006 02:24

In the wake of the FBI "Operation Backfire" crackdown on Earth Liberation activists, how can the radical environmental movement resist infiltration and division and best defend to those already indicted, subpoenaed or harassed, as well as those indictments to come.

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A new idea on how to progress towards ecological sustainability?

27-02-2006 17:02

A recent idea I've had on moving towards ecological sustainability, through what is effectively a (more-)politically radical means; and is one I'm to carry out soon. It is written in an article-type-style - intended for a few eco-publications. I hope it is of interest & inspiration.

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Tesco Shepton Mallet Tree Protest Evicted

27-02-2006 16:56

Forces of darkness evicted the site at 5am this morning...

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Watercycling The Palm islands of Dubai

27-02-2006 15:56

A novel new way of highlighting human right and environmental issues using a water bicycle story of a developing business plan, in which campaign issues are embedded with research links to businesses that will help anyone considering a business start up in Dubai. or searching for holiday activities.

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Critical Mass this Friday - Meet 6pm @ St.Philips Cathedral

27-02-2006 11:57

"Everyday, all over the world, people are resisting the problem culture of the car by getting on their bikes and riding, instead of driving. Critical Mass is a celebration of the alternatives to cars, pollution, accidents and the loss of public spaces and freedoms. Not an organisation or group, but an idea or tactic, Critical Mass allows people to reclaim the streets with their bikes, just by getting together and out-numbering the cars on the road"

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Sustainable Communities Action Forum London - Saturday 4th March - 6pm

27-02-2006 11:39

at...
St Matthias ( Covergence ) Centre, Bullivant St, London E14 0ER.
DLR: All Saints. Buses: 15, 108, 115, 277, D6, D7, D8.

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WHAT GOLD PRICES MAY BE TELLING US

26-02-2006 19:42

A political commentary explaining why gold prices are rising.

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Critical Mass in Gothenburg, a taste of paradise

26-02-2006 12:41

Gothenburg is only Sweden’s second largest city but it’s home to the country’s biggest regular monthly Critical Mass and has by far Sweden’s worst air pollution.

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The QUICKTIME REPORT 26/2/06 - SEE GLOBALLY!

26-02-2006 02:16

A review of news, opinion, and photography recorded, from the Indymedia Newswire. With times and freqs for tuning in anywhere you can, at your leisure. Free to rebroadcast. The world & recorded for the community archive! Now crystal clear on widescreen!

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Nottingham Critical Mass 'Slide Show' Collected 2005-2006

25-02-2006 23:54

I have posted pictures of each critical mass I've been to, here in Nottingham. I thought as a kind of summary, that it might be interesting to present an edited set, as a slide show AVI. Here is the result. I hope you enjoy,

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Something serious is happening to our planet which we are not being told about

25-02-2006 21:31

Is the problem weather, or is it war?

BBC plan for surviving nuclear armageddon

UK radiation jump blamed on Iraq shells/Mushrooming depleted uranium (DU) scandal