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11-03-2010 12:29

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Climate Summit + Food Sovereignty Delegation to Bolivia: Be pa

11-03-2010 00:36

Be part of history! Celebrate Earth Day and attend the Peoples’ World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth’s Rights in Cochabamba, Bolivia . Social movement leaders, scientists, academics, and representatives of governments that want to work with their citizens to save our planet will be in attendance. (Conference is scheduled for April 19-22, 2010 - more info at

http://pwccc.wordpress.com/).

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the perfect pair - interview with digger diving activist & 'how to guide'

11-03-2010 00:14

there's no excuse not to be inspired now, grab a few mates together and go for it!

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Billionaire Cattleman Who Sued Oprah Winfrey Gives Blood Money

10-03-2010 17:03

Many universities are polluted by the money given to them.

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Emergency meeting Tuesday 16th March in the Spotted dog

10-03-2010 16:42

West Midlands Climate Action emergency neighbourhood meeting:
Tuesday 16th March, around 7:30-8:00 in the Spotted dog, 104 Warwick Street, Birmingham B12 0NH

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merthyr to mayo cycle caravan

09-03-2010 23:13

The “Merthyr to Mayo” cycle caravan will spend two weeks travelling between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Rossport, Ireland: two community struggles resisting fossil fuel extraction in their areas.

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Another Shell recruitment event disrupted

09-03-2010 20:24

Corporate sleaze-merchants trying to recruit graduates in Oxford got another rough ride at the hands of local activists.

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second 'open day' at the earth centre - 2 months till take over

08-03-2010 14:28

hello to all,

there is now only a couple of months before DMBC plan to take bids for the earth centre, its reported that some 30 organisations are interested, we know some of them to be the Police and RTTG. Its an amazing space and could be used to feed a community and educate many children. The plantlife and wildlife are without a voice but they are essential to preserving our culture and environment and are in abundance in and around the earth centre.

RTTG are having another 'open day' on March 31st get your invites quickly by emailing

mike@therttg.org (the welovetheearthcentre campaigners are not allowed on the guest list again!) please go along and make sure the communities and the earths voice is heard!

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Defending the Shropshire Hills from UK Coal

08-03-2010 14:16

Campaigners against UK Coals Huntington Lane open cast coal mine in Telford, were shocked to discover that many trees on site have already been felled. They are appealing for support and solidarity in their defence of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Bath Radical Debate grop #2 - This Thursday

08-03-2010 09:15

After a great first meeting, Bath Radical Debate group will be coming together again this Thursday (11th) at 7-9pm at the Black Cat Centre

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Brown@Iraq.Inquiry – Pix-&-Vidz – Fri 05 Mar 10

08-03-2010 08:31

Dateline: Iraq Inquiry, Little Sanctuary, Westminster, London, UK, 10:00-11:00, Fri 05 Mar 10 – A handful of protesters remained after the 08:30 start, all present to protest against UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown: the Chancellor who bankrolled the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of our sisters and brothers in Iraq.

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Oppostion to Telford opencast mine plans continue...

06-03-2010 11:44

CAMPAIGNERS AGAINST UK COALS HUNTINGTON LANE SURFACE MINE were out on the bridges of Telford this morning, equipped with a large banner broadcasting their message of 'No New Coal'. The opencast coal site near New Works in Telford is due to commence operations in the near future.

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Shepway gives Lydd airport the go ahead- shame!

04-03-2010 17:53

Shepway District Council (Folkestone) gave tiny Lydd airport the go ahead for expansion plans after a 7 hour meeting last night.

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Kingsnorth power station to receive CCS grant

04-03-2010 15:41

A few months ago Eon announced that the construction of Kingsnorth power station could be delayed by up to 5 years. This was brilliant news for the activists who had been campaigning against it.

Bad news this week - Eon are set to receive a huge grant from the government to build Kingsnorth with CCS technology.

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Audio: Is Clean Coal An Act Of Faith?

04-03-2010 00:21

Attached is a recording of a Sheffield Humanist Society meeting held on 3rd March 2010 in Sheffield, titled Is Clean Coal An Act Of Faith?

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Fossil Fools Day Is Back!

01-03-2010 10:43

Climate change is no laughing matter – but that doesn’t mean we can’t confront the Fossil Fuel Empire with subversive humour.

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Climate Camp Invades Lewes Tesco

28-02-2010 18:26

Climate change activists teamed up with local residents to invade the Tesco superstore in Lewes, East Sussex on Saturday in protest at plans to increase the size of the supermarket by 50%. More than 80 protesters took part, entering the store and embarking on a game of Tesco Whirl. The idea is to grab a trolley keep it empty and form up with others to create a giant conga chain.

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Camp Bling back up and awaiting chainsaws

27-02-2010 19:14

After years of patient occupation and apparent victory, Southend activists have had to reoccupy land to prevent the councils new road building scheme. Evictions are expected imminently and crew are urgently needed.

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Chris Martenson: Peak Oil and Economic Growth

27-02-2010 16:35

Chris Martenson, Fellow of the Post-Carbon Institute, presented to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil and Gas on the issue of Peak Oil and Economic Growth, on February 23rd 2010 to a full Grand Committee Room in the Houses of Parliament.

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Bristol airport - crunch time - 3 March (next Weds)

26-02-2010 16:57

The decision on Bristol airport's ambitious expansion plans is due to be made by North Somerset Council next Wednesday on 3 March - you can show your opposition by attending the meeting.