Manchester Climate Chaos Newswire Archive

Activists deflate tyres of 100 4x4s in Manchester area

Greenie, 23-05-2009 11:51

Eco-activists are suspected of letting down the tyres on over 100 4x4 SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) in the South Manchester area. Leaflets have been left on the windscreens accusing the owners of damaging the environment. Read more | 14 comments >>

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Lakes for Living – Lakes for Life ??

marianne birkby, 20-05-2009 10:44

Wastwater cools the world’s most dangerous nuclear waste stockpile so you
would imagine that an international conference based in the Lakes on the
environmental impacts on Cumbria’s freshwater resources would have
something to say about existing and potential impacts of the nuclear
industry. Read more >>

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Event: Acting on Climate Change

Taking Soundings Leeds, 25-04-2009 15:15

Climate Change is the challenge of our lifetime. While the rhetoric of government policy addresses the urgency to act on Climate Change, many policy decisions undermine the transformations needed. Read more >>

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G20 Part II - Dissident Island Radio

dissident chickpea, 03-04-2009 17:38

G20 Part II on Dissident Island Radio Tonight at 9pm! Read more >>

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Shock and Awe tactics along with Bribery used by Nuclear Industry in Cumbria

marianne birkby, 03-04-2009 13:59

The nuclear industry appear to be using the same tactics as George Bush’s
‘shock and awe.'
Three possible sites have been put forward for nuclear new build in
Cumbria. One is Sellafield, which is described by the industry as ‘least
preferred’ because of the decommissioning work. The other two sites of
Kirksanton and Braystones are greenfield and include areas of European
wildlife importance. Read more >>

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RBS in the stocks – Fred Goodwin slimed with green custard

Manchester People and Planet, 18-03-2009 18:06

Manchester People and Planet placed a mock representative of former RBS bank chief Fred Goodwin in some medieval stocks outside the RBS regional headquarters in Manchester. Members of the public were invited to get their own back on Fred for refusing to give up his £700,000 a year pension despite the financial crisis and irresponsible funding of climate damaging projects such as new coal fired power stations. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Northern Climate Rush visit to UK coal headquarters

suffragette, 27-02-2009 21:23

Around 15 climate activists from the North of England visited the headquarters of UK Coal near Doncaster yesterday in a protest against new coal and calling for tougher measures to control CO2 emissions. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Northern Climate Rush - Rush on UK Coal!

suffragette, 18-02-2009 21:16

Fresh from their Manchester Airport incursion, Northern Climate Rush is back, and we are paying a visit to the UK's largest coal company! We will be travelling by minibus to the headquarters of UK Coal in Doncaster. Meet in front of the Manchester University Student Union building at 1pm on Thursday Feb 26. Dress in Edwardian fashion (if you so desire) and bring food to share, banners, and musical instruments Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester students occupy roof of Royal Bank of Scotland

Manchester People and Planet, 11-02-2009 22:16

Around 35 students held a climate change ‘Eviction Demonstration’ outside (and on top of) a Royal Bank of Scotland branch at the University of Manchester Students Union on Wednesday 11th February 2009. The group from People and Planet have submitted a motion to the Union General Meeting proposing that the Union does not renew the lease for RBS’ branch when it expires in January 2010. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Environmental Direct Action in Britain - a Short History, 17th Feb

reposter, 09-02-2009 21:31

Brian Doherty (Course Director: MA in Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice - Keele University) will give a short history of environmental direct action in Britain from the 1990s covering such campaign landmarks as: Read more >>

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Manchester airport: emissions cleared for take-off

Steve Jones, 05-02-2009 19:26

Manchester City Council announced their 'Call to Action' on climate change last month, which plans to reduce the City's emissions by one third by 2020. Great! we thought: the Council owns 55% of Manchester Airport Group (MAG), so surely this 'Call to Action' would see the Airport's emissions reduce as well? Alas no: the Council simply washed their hands of this issue. Read more >>

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Council payout to 'green' consultancy revealed

Manchester Climate Fortnightly, 27-01-2009 00:22

HOW MUCH did Manchester Council pay for the limp and inadequate 'Call to Action' on climate change? And why hasn''t Manchester's mainstream media picked up on this? Read more >>

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The Northern Climate Rush

Manchester Plane Stupid, 13-01-2009 19:21

Around 50 climate change activists gathered in Terminal 3 of Manchester Airport to protest against airport expansion and domestic flights. The demo mirrored the Climate Rush ‘Dinner at Departures’ protest at Heathrow’s Terminal 1 at the same time. Read more | 5 comments >>

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Northern Climate Rush at Manchester Airport

Northern Climate Rush, 13-01-2009 14:12

While 500 protesters occupied the domestic departure lounge at Heathrow airport at 7pm on Monday 12th Jan, others tried a simultaneous occupation at Manchester airport.... Read more | 2 additions | 1 comment >>

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Heathrow Terminal One Climate Rush Picnic a success!

Nessuno, 13-01-2009 02:46

I arrived at Heathrow terminal one with alot of trepidation and caution. Not knowing what to expect, I dressed in a suit and tie to avoid attracting interest. It did not work. Read more | 1 addition | 3 comments >>

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ARTPORT to redefine domestic departures lounge

ARTPORT, 12-01-2009 17:27

ARTPORT is working in collaboration with the Climate Rush for a Dinner at Domestic Departures, Heathrow, at 7pm on the 12th January 2009

A project set up to harness the power of art and imagination to help stabilise the climate.
We are looking to find individuals and artists who are passionate about producing ideas and actions focused on and directed at treating the enormous challenges of climate change. Read more >>

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Climate Rush targets Heathrow and Manchester airport on the 12 January 2009

g, 12-01-2009 09:53

This week the government is expected to give the go ahead for the third runway at Heathrow. The pressure group 'Climate Rush' have announced a sit-down 'dinner' at the Departures Gate of Terminal One in Heathrow Airport on Monday 12th. The Climate Rush dinner will begin at 7pm and is expected to last several hours. At the same time Manchester airports Domestic Departures (Terminal 3) will also be targeted. BAA has been preparing for the protests by sending threatening letters to people who've said they'll attend.

'The Climate Rush' held their first protest last October (13th October). Taking their inspiration from the Suffragettes they mounted a 'rush' on Parliament. Over 800 women, men and children, some in Edwardian costume, all with red climate sashes, rushed the Houses of Parliament. The doors were slammed shut, Parliament was forced to close for an hour and the shouts of 'Deeds not Words' was heard throughout the Palaces of Westminster.

Related Links: Climate Rush Heathrow | Northern Climate Rush | Directions to Heathrow | FAQs | Artport |

Related articles: Climate Rush Media coverage | Parliament Rushed | Suffragettes interrupt the Energy Minister in preparation for the Climate Rush | Parliament statues get sashed | invitation to Ed Miliband | Klimax members storm a municipal city council | Third Runway Article, Telegraph | Party at Heathrow, Guardian | Heathrow Blockade, Times | Protesters Plot, Evening Standard | Caroline Lucas, Guardian | Protesters to close Heathrow |

Video and photos: Parliament Rush Photos | Climate Rush Photos | Video 1 | Video 2 | Video 3 | Caroline Lucas speech | Rush Invite

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Invitation to the Northern Climate Rush - Jan 12

suffragette, 23-12-2008 22:33

On Monday 12th January 2009 at 7pm the Northern Climate Rush will hit Manchester Airport Terminal 3 (Domestic Departures). Read more | 1 comment >>

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Students roll out red carpet for RBS greenwash award show.

Manchester People and Planet, 16-12-2008 12:39

Students from Manchester People and Planet groups hosted an awards ceremony and awarded the Royal Bank of Scotland with the prestigious "2008 Greenwash Award". Read more >>

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Manchester Students remember Ken Saro-Wiwa in University Shell protest

Manchester Campaigns Collective, 24-11-2008 19:14

Students from the University of Manchester held a memorial protest in remembrance of Nigerian human rights activists who were killed by the Nigerian military in 1995. The protest highlighted the new partnership to research biofuels between the University of Manchester and Shell. Read more | 2 comments >>

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