London Ecology Newswire Archive

11-08-2007 04:31

An Open Letter To Bertie Ahern

An open letter to the current Taoiseach of Ireland regarding the M-3 motorway scheme. Read more >>

09-08-2007 21:36

Call for Direct Action at the Camp for Climate Action

Activists campaigning against the impact of aviation on climate change have today released a website giving the low-down on Heathrow airport and the industries which encourage its environmentally damaging business. Read more >>

09-08-2007 09:19 | 2 additions

Heathrow's Injunction - What it means

Everything you needed to know but didn't have a clue what to ask about Heathrow's injunction against protesters. Designed for the lay person, it is essential reading for climate campers. Read more >>

08-08-2007 21:34

Thundering Times

Ecology, Austerity & Freedom Read more >>

05-08-2007 23:15

Music workshop @ RampART Tuesday 7th, 4pm- midnight

Everybody welcome! Just bring your instrument and jam with us.
If you don't play an instrument, bring your poems or just come along for the fun of the thing.
There should be vegetarian food provided...everything free or by magic hat. Read more >>

31-07-2007 18:17

UK Greens Back British Environmental Activist Imprisoned in Iceland

31 July 2007

Twenty three year old British Saving Iceland activist Miriam R. has been arrested by the Icelandic police. She was protesting against the Icelandic government's support for heavy industry, in particular Rio Tinto Alcan's Straumsvik smelter in South-West Iceland. Reports suggest she is still being held by the police. (1) Read more >>

31-07-2007 17:56

Icelandic Media Lie that No SI Prisoner is Being Held!

Both National Broadcaster RUV and TV station Stod 2 claim that no SI
prisoner is being held. Both news departments quote the police as a
source for this.

This is typical of the kind of massaging of the truth that both the
Icelandic police and media are used to getting away with. Read more >>

27-07-2007 20:01

Plea for help in mast battle

AN APPEAL for help in a battle against an 02 mast has been made by residents in Surrey. Read more >>

26-07-2007 09:56

Saving Iceland Blockades Hellisheidi Power Station

Saving Iceland blockaded two roads to Hellisheidi Power Station in Iceland at 7am this morning. Read more >>

25-07-2007 01:01 | 1 addition

S.I. Activist Imprisoned by the Icelandic State

24 July 2007

The Icelandic government and ALCOA have gained their first political prisoner with their repression of protest against the heavy industry policy.

A twenty three year old British Saving Iceland activist who was arrested today on the action against Rio Tinto-Alcan, has been imprisoned for eight days. Read more >>

17-07-2007 23:15 | 1 addition

earth first! summer gathering location announced

Location was announced a week ago - just looked myself before I set off. Read more >>

17-07-2007 12:41

Green Party Supports Climate Camp and Accuses British Government

Everyone concerned about the environment is urged by Dr Derek Wall the Green Party Principal Speaker, to spend their summer holiday with him at the Camp for Climate Action near Heathrow from 14 to 21 August.

Dr Wall teaches economics at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and his most recent book "Babylon and Beyond" looks at alternatives to capitalism and corporate globalisation.
globalisation.
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16-07-2007 18:29

Anticivilization gathering 2007

First draft of Programme for the 07 Anticivilization gathering
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15-07-2007 21:46

What If...We All Stopped Breathing?

Breathing might be the one form of carbon dioxide production humans carry out that is unavoidable, but that doesn't mean we all have to create the same emissions every time we do it.
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15-07-2007 18:18

Everybody's Doing Media for the Camp for Climate Action

“Everybody's doin' media!” said a recent message from the Camp for Climate Action Networking Group, and they invited everyone involved with the Camp to help publicise it by offering information to their local news media. Read more >>

15-07-2007 18:11

The Childrens' Revolution at the Camp for Climate Action

The Children of the Eco Warriors are likely to be holding another kids' bloc Childrens' Revolution at the Camp for Climate Action near Heathrow Airport from 14 to 21 August.

It is possible that they will lead another march with their banner “The Kids Are Revolting!” in the same way that they did at the Drax power station protest in 2006. Read more >>

14-07-2007 15:43

Shell & County Mayo: Don't Mention The Water Part 3

Since Oscar Beard’s month in Mayo from mid February 2007, and the Indymedia UK investigation exposing the poisoning of the Erris drinking water supply from the Corrib Gas Project, a return trip in May revealed the extent to which Mayo County Council (MCC) and Shell E & P Ireland (SEPIL) would go to hide the problem rather than deal with it. Read more >>

14-07-2007 09:58

First Directions to The Camp for Climate Action 2007.....

The camp dates are drawing nearer and nearer and we're all desperate to know where it will be... but we'll just have to wait a little longer!

But what we do know is that if you get yourself to Staines railway station in West London by 10am on Tuesday 14th August, you will be greeted by our friendly welcome team and promptly transported via a magical mystery tour, to the camp! (There will also be lifts to the camp later in the day and throughout the week.)

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13-07-2007 12:47

Live Earth: Was It Worth It?

07/07/07: It was the two year anniversary of the London bombings. Wembley stadium filled with 65,000 people to see some of the largest names in music and to draw awareness to climate change. Read more >>

12-07-2007 07:50

Shell to Sea campaigners jailed for police assault

A text message and short phone call last night revealed that three Shell to Sea protestors have been jailed on assault charges against the Garda. Read more >>