Brecon pipeline sabotaged
tony brown | 21.08.2007 15:09 | Climate Camp 2007 | Climate Chaos | Ecology | Sheffield
The Brecon beacons gas pipeline works were sabotaged during a night action as part of the week of action against climate change and in defence of the earth. Armed with only a wrecking bar and determination a small team was able to bypass the poor security and render immobile a total of 11 machines including tipper trucks and excavators. Major engine and hydraulic components were destroyed and the pipeline itself was holed in several places.
This action was carried out by normal people and was easy to achieve others should consider similar actions.
The pipeline is destroying natural habitats in order to supply a fuel that we cannot burn if the life on this planet is to survive. Consider the costs environmental tax.
This action was carried out by normal people and was easy to achieve others should consider similar actions.
The pipeline is destroying natural habitats in order to supply a fuel that we cannot burn if the life on this planet is to survive. Consider the costs environmental tax.
tony brown
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bit more background?
21.08.2007 16:01
Is it a gas pipeline - and if so, how green is gas compared to oil and nuclear energy?
Ta.
Sheffield AF
Homepage: http://www.afed.org.uk
gas ... oil ... coal ... electricity?
21.08.2007 16:16
shivering
Well done
21.08.2007 18:11
Fantastic action. Ignore any carping from AF types or trolls below them.
Again, well done, stay free though - be careful!
James B
geothermal mate
21.08.2007 19:21
Have a search on google, theres companies doing it, if any cooperatives want to do it Iam based in nottingham & I have business & on site experience, would need people with more plumbing & electrical skills.
ps brilliant action, brecon beacons are sacred,how dare they!
it also makes us all open to sabotage & blackmail by Putin etc
johnny iww nottingham
e-mail: sparkeee1@hotmail.com
geothermal??
21.08.2007 19:49
shivering
unfortunately gas is necesary
21.08.2007 20:12
mj
Emissions implications of Brecon pipeline
21.08.2007 20:19
The key objection should be that the Milford Haven terminal was approved first and now the pipeline will carve through peat bog in the Brecon Beacons. The carbon emissions caused by digging into a peat bog and breaking up its water table can be very considerable and this was also one of the main objections to the Lewis Island windfarm.
Are groundsource heat pumps electricity or gas powered? If electric powered (like a fridge) then that's not markedly different in emissions footprint from shipped gas (leaving aside the peat bog issue). Most of the marginal electricity will be from fossil fuel, from which the majority of the energy is lost in electricity generation and transmission.
Jimroland
Homepage: http://www.portal.campaigncc.org/node/1116
object but don't cause criminal damage.
21.08.2007 21:19
ivan
object and cause criminal damage... if you like
21.08.2007 22:06
wouldn't bother listening to the opinions of the law abiding minority (as revealed in a recent poll !!). the culture of these isles (not to mention the media) emphasises the opinions of those who are pro-property by scaring or beating the rest into silence.
love and rage
Pete
Diolch
21.08.2007 22:58
Vashti
To James B:
22.08.2007 06:46
I am the only AF person to have posted here and i asked a couple of questions, i didn't criticise. The AF has a long and proud history of environmental activity - a recent example would be our participation in the climate camp, our continued support for Rossport and our coverage of eco issues in our newsheet.
who do you think we are you muppet?
Sheffield AF
Homepage: http://www.afed.org.uk
calm down, AF
22.08.2007 08:55
if you want more background, google is your friend
or try
http://www.fightthepipe.co.uk/
bobby
Shivering?Geothermal heating in london links,no need4gas!
22.08.2007 10:54
http://www.azobuild.com/news.asp?newsID=1882
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_London
Johnny
London Underground?
22.08.2007 12:58
Yes, I know the geology of London - sedimentary, my dear Watson. And you are never, ever, going to able to extract enough energy from this to heat the homes, offices and workplaces of 8 million people.
shivering
nice one
22.08.2007 13:56
Will try to make it over there sometime soon to help!
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Bobby
28.08.2007 20:30
To add to the mix i'd say - green or not their is some mileage in opposing energy developments that fuck up the lives of local people and the local environment. Its certainly a factor.... Not one that i often agree with to be honest: people complaining about wind farms on welsh hillsides ruining the view - what, like coal mines didn't?
In think a particularly stromg argument for energy sources like wind and solar oursied of the eco debate is for energy autonomy - localised power sources that give communites greater independence. If we are fighting the dominon of big business, not being dependent on its pretty useful.
Sheffield AF
Homepage: http://www.afed.org.uk