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Save the Earth (step 1 of 1)

25-01-2009 14:34

Low Tech, Low Pollution
James Lovelock is revered by greens for his Gaia theory and getting CFCs banned globally, and then dismissed by them for advocating nuclear power for the UK. He was just interviewed in New Scientist, saying he can see only one way to avert climate change - burying charcoal.

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Media Release: ELF Press Office Condemns FBI Hunt for Environmental Defenders

24-01-2009 17:53

CALLS THE U.S. GOVERNMENT “OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY”

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Do you want to go sailing?

20-01-2009 14:04

Hi, we’re looking for people interested in our new sail boat workers co-operative. www.sailboatproject.org In attempting to find out what need there is for a sailing co-op to exist we have written the following questionnaire. If you are able to/interested please take a couple of minutes to fill it in and send it back to us  sailboatproject@post.com by 2nf February. We know this is really soon, but it will help us enormously and, as an incentive, we will love you lots and randomly give a box of chocolates to one of the returned questionnaires!

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Forest activists hand in petition to Australian High Commision in London

19-01-2009 17:04

Forest Activists Drape banner at High Commision in London
FOREST ACTIVISTS HAND IN PETITION TO AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISION IN LONDON WITH 1000 NAMES ASKING FOR THE IMMEDIATE HALT TO LOGGING OLD GROWTH AND HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE FOREST

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Anarchists target corporate investment cowboys, Baillie Gifford

19-01-2009 14:43

South Wales Anarchists are targetting Baillie Gifford, the Edinburgh finance company which invests in some of the world's worst corporate polluters.

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No Third Runway Decision Day Flashmob

17-01-2009 23:00

Give MPs a vote
Following the government decision to press ahead with airport expansion and build a third runway at Heathrow despite the environmental consequences announced earlier in the week, several hundred people turned up at Terminal 5 for a 'flashmob' protest at 12 noon on Saturday (16 Jan 2009.) Pictures Copyright (C) 2009 Peter Marshall, all rights reserved.

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Five hundred flash at heathrow

17-01-2009 12:15

[London,Sat 17] Midday today, five hundred people flashmobed Heathrows Terminal 5 in protest at the governments decision to give the go-ahead on building a third runway and yet another terminal. Among the mob were four naked women, lots of red 'no expansion' t-shirts, umbrellas and Heathrows largest conga dance. It was all finished
within an hour.

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Climate Camp Heathrow Action Pledge

16-01-2009 15:39

Camp for Climate Action may shut down Heathrow to obstruct construction of third runway...

Following Gordon Brown's announcement, the next Camp for Climate Action national meeting will discuss a number of different proposals for future actions, including some which involve shutting the airport down completely.

"We will be the spanner in the works of 3rd runway construction" said one climate activist.

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Climate Activists smash windows at The Department for Transport

16-01-2009 07:49

Climate Suffragettes smashed glass front doors at The Department for
Transport early this morning in protest against the government's
decision to expand Heathrow.

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Digby Jones should name the 3rd Runway go-ahead civil servants!

15-01-2009 19:04

Thursday 15 January 2009: On the day that Gordon Brown's confidante and de facto civil servant Shriti Vadera took over the front page of the DAILY MAIL ; when Yvette Cooper stated the apology to the victims of Equitable Life; the day when Geoff Hoon [3rd Runway, Heathrow] again proved that he was indeed a buffoon on the environment too, and the day when token trade minister [ex,] Digby Jones made a comment on the appalling state of the British civil service at the top end of Government....

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Renewables Grants monopolised by British Gas

15-01-2009 14:01

Shocked to find that the renewable energy 'green' grants for charities, public and non-profit sectors are being monopolised by British Gas and E.ON. Most schools and charities have not even heard about the scheme - and these companies have an interest in keeping it quiet...

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E-on Nottingham 'Fossil Fools' protest: prosecution offers no evidence

15-01-2009 13:04

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Today, Wednesday 14 January 2009, in Nottingham Magistrates Court, the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence in the trial of George Walker and Katy Fowler. Magistrates thus dismissed the charges.

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Greenpeace giving away land at Heathrow - get yours while it's hot!

14-01-2009 11:27

Greenpeace have bought a chunk of land in the middle of the proposed third runway site at Heathrow. Now they're giving it away, bit by bit.

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Protests against beginning Airport extension in Frankfurt/Germany

13-01-2009 21:22

+++The Owner of the Frankfurt Airport, Fraport, started today the extension of the airport to build a new runway+++woodcamp still exists+++more than a hundred people on a spontaneous demonstration in the wood

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The Northern Climate Rush

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.

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Ex-oil exec's luxury home burned down by molotovs

13-01-2009 18:22

Damages were estimated at $850,000
Edmonton, Canada - The luxury home of former Syncrude president and CEO Jim Carter was burned down by an arsonist Saturday night. Investigators believe that environmental concerns may have been the motive. No one was injured.

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Northern Climate Rush at Manchester Airport

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....

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Heathrow Terminal One Climate Rush Picnic a success!

13-01-2009 02:46

Check in
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.

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Climate Rush Heathrow images, 12.01.09

13-01-2009 02:24

12.01.09. 'Climate Rush' at Heathrow, Terminal 1.
Images from the 'Climate Rush' at Heathrow airport, terminal 1. This protest happened at 7pm on Monday 12th January.
The protesters, many of them students, dressed in period Edwardian costume, reminiscent of the Sufragettes. 'Climate Rush' are demanding that the UK government sticks to its promises on climate change - an issue that will affect us all - before it is too late.

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Christians join climate protest at Heathrow airport

12-01-2009 18:12

Christians, including Christian Ecology Link, will be amongst those taking part in a 'Climate Rush' at Heathrow airport today. Climate Rush is inspired by the actions of the Suffragettes 100 years ago, who showed that peaceful civil disobedience could inspire positive change. It aims to raise awareness and challenge the Government over climate change.