UK Indymedia - UK Climate Camp 2008 Newswire Archive

Climate Campaigners Target Military Base

11-08-2008 17:13

At USAF Mildenhall today, activists linked to the climate camp made a surprise appearance. Dressed as military aircraft and traffic jam both with CO2 technicians. They attempted to entertain whilst defiantly educating the troops and passers by. They said they where there to raise awareness of the large CO2 emissions created by Military aircraft.

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A Personal Experience at Climate Camp with photos

11-08-2008 16:35

A brief and subjective report of my time at Climate Camp with photos.

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proof that kingsnorth was infact shut down by protesters!

11-08-2008 15:46

the water cooling inlet system of kingsnorth power station was shut down because of four protesters who conducted a peacefull sitdown protest above it.

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Climate Camp bail-breaker Paul Morozzo free on bail

11-08-2008 15:37

Paul Morozzo, arrested while attempting to enter Climate Camp in breach of his bail conditions (imposed for his participation in the Drax coal train occupation on 13 June 2008), was freed by Selby magistrates court today, Monday 11 August.

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The road to Kingsnorth.

11-08-2008 14:20

Some more photos of the action on Saturday.

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Climate camp activists target environmentally ‘irresponsible’ meat industry

11-08-2008 14:18

This morning, six Climate Camp activists climbed the roof of Smithfield meat market to highlight the links between climate change and meat consumption. The activists dropped a banner bearing the message “Fight climate change - Go Vegan”.

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Climate Camp Radio - Sunday evening show for download

11-08-2008 12:14

Here is the Sunday evening Climate Camp show, available for download. Daily shows are live streamed (at 1pm and 7pm) and archived at

http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/radio

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Climate Camp 2008 - What's hot and what's not

11-08-2008 12:07

Wholly subjective, light hearted and fun, so lets not get into any knicker-twisting over this. It was scribbled on the back of some cardboard with a few folks on the train on the way home.

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New report shows RBS is Cashing in on Coal

11-08-2008 12:04

Research exposes RBS as key player fuelling climate change by financing coal power

Several UK banks involved in financing controversial power company E.ON

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at least one activist remanded for kingsnorth invasion

10-08-2008 20:27

at least one activist has been remand for climbing onto a ledge at kingsnorth she will appear in court tomorrow.

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Children of the Eco Warriors Not Consulted About Children's Revolution March

10-08-2008 14:14

Discussions about the kids' march on Saturday were held by about a dozen young children who occupied the top of a World War Two bunker in a small woodland at the Camp for Climate Action on Sunday afternoon.
The Children of the Eco warriors questioned the way that the climate camp meetings had completely ignored them and had not give them the opportunity to make their own decisions for themselves.

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Knives out for the GRRR!

10-08-2008 12:43

After the discovery by Kent Police of over 9000 weapons near the Climate Camp, it was surprising that no ninja bloc turned up for the mass action at Kingsnorth. But at nearby Upnor, the knife crimes continued...

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GRRR....launch pictures at last

10-08-2008 08:09

8.30am and RAF Search and Rescue is hovering overhead. Pirates are hiding in the bushes at Upnor beach, timbers a'shivering. Police believed they'd be constructing rafts at the camp, but the reality is they'd been built and buried in the woods two weeks before.

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Climate Camp photo galleries restored

10-08-2008 07:16

The Climate Camp photo galleries are back on line - eventually - after crashing due to heavy demand.

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Climate Campers Continue Search For Missing Teenage Girl Snatched by the Police

09-08-2008 20:39

The teenage girl illegally assaulted and snatched by the police at the conclusion of the day of mass action at the Camp for Climate Action is still missing.

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Climate Camp 08

09-08-2008 20:13

Climate Camp 08

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Silver Group: Patsy The CCS Pig Flies! - Action Day Pics

09-08-2008 20:05

As part of the Silver Group actions, Pasty the CCS pig became airborne at around 11.03 for a short flight, but due to adverse weather conditions the CCS pig never flew far - boooooo!

Keep an eye out for future appearences :-)

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