UK Indymedia - UK Climate Chaos Newswire Archive

The End of the World As We Know it? ... and the rise of the Post-Carbon era ...

06-09-2010 20:18

Only 500 generations ago, hunter-gatherers began cultivating crops and forming their tiny communities into social hierarchies. Around 15 to 20 generations ago, industrial capitalism erupted on a global scale.

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The Minorca Application - will NWLDC recommend rejection?

06-09-2010 06:13

Our latest Press Release PR 76 "Protesters again face an uphill challenge to convince Councillors to reject the Minorca Application for a second time" has now been published. This press release outlines the content of a three minute speech Steve Leary will make on behalf of MOPG to the Planning Committee of NWLDC on Tuesday 7th September.

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Manchester Airport End Domestic Flights Demo

06-09-2010 00:40

Highlighting the failure of government and business to act on catastrophic climate change, campaigners from London and Manchester held joint demonstrations on Saturday 4th September 2010 at Manchester Airport Domestic Terminal and London City Airport calling for an end to all domestic flights.

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Sheffield Green Film Festival

05-09-2010 20:10

Friends of the Earth Sheffield have organised a month long Green Film Festival starting from October 13. Please feel free to pop down and watch a film and invite your friends along too.

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The Bath Vegan Fayre 2010: “Fayre Play”

05-09-2010 18:11

Campaigners and volunteers with Bath Animal Action are pleased to announce that the Bath Vegan Fayre 2010 event went swimmingly yesterday, with over 150 happy punters passing through the doors.

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Permaculture events: Yes we can! Create green homes and neighbourhoods

05-09-2010 17:38

Building on the success of the 'Eat sustainably' workshops run by Leeds Permaculture Network in 2009, the Cooperative is now working with the Permaculture Association to offer day long sessions that will help you find out about creating a greener household and how you can work with others in your community using Transition Town initiatives and permaculture to develop a more eco-friendly neighbourhood.

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funky funky shit- dissident island show 03/09/2010 ready for download- funk

05-09-2010 15:14

check out the latest show from fantasy island

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ANOTHER Oil rig explodes in the Gulf of mexico!

02-09-2010 15:51

CNN is quoting the Coast Guard as saying that an oil rig that was on fire off the coast of Louisiana has sunk.

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Danish Court: Climate activists are innocent

02-09-2010 15:46

At 11 this morning, August 31st, outside the City Court of Copenhagen, climate activists Tash and Noah were acquitted of all charges!

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Climate Action Film Night

01-09-2010 21:26

An evening of films and discussion about climate activism and the oil
industry, hosted by London Rising Tide.

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Bullying Council Takes Anti-Open Cast Community Council to Court

30-08-2010 18:28

South Lanarkshire Council threatens Douglas Community Council after they reveal corruption.

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Eco day at the Nerve Centre

27-08-2010 23:37

Sunday 29th August, 11am to 8pm - The Nerve Centre, Renshaw Street (old Rapid paint shop), LIverpool Climate Action and Critical Mass presents a day of workshops, discussions, demonstrations, films and fun, followed by a Sunset Bike Ride and party.

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End Domestic Flights demo + Evening Party at Manchester Airport

27-08-2010 18:13

End Domestic Flights Demonstration and Evening Party at Hasty Lane
Saturday 4th September 2010
Meet at 4.30pm - Terminal 3 - Manchester Airport

Join us for this enjoyable protest and party

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Will UK Coal be able to afford to restore the Ashby Canal?

27-08-2010 12:29

Our latest press release "Will UK Coal be able to afford to restore the Ashby Canal" (PR 75) and our revised Briefing Note on UK Coal plc's financial position (C1 UK Coal's Financial Situation and the Minorca Application, 2nd edition) also published today, points out that when a Company's Auditors qualify the Company's Accounts then this is a company in some financial trouble. UK Coal plc is in such trouble. As the press release makes clear this could have dire consequences for local people if despite these financial facts UK Coal plc gain planning permission to work the Minorca site. Our press release draws attention to the financial facts, describes some of the possible consequences and suggests a line of action that both those who propose and oppose the planning application can take in order to secure the benefits on offer if UK Coal gain planning permission.

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Police ‘feared campaigners would close down airport’

27-08-2010 11:38

Lothian & Borders police attempt to salvage reputation after over-reacting to Camp for Climate Action protest.

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Bath Vegan Fayre announcement

25-08-2010 15:37

Get ready to tickle your taste buds in the westcountry...

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'Grow Heathrow' Eviction Threat

24-08-2010 19:30

The squatted community garden in Sipson, Heathrow, has been served a court summons for eviction, so now we need your help!

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Film: The Power of Community: 23 Sept 2010

24-08-2010 18:54

The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

In the current global credit crisis Cuba is an inspiration ...

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Shell's Drilling Work Stopped by Shell to Sea Campaigners in Ireland

24-08-2010 00:12

Shell''s survey work was stopped for about three hours on Monday afternoon when people walked out at low tide and got under Shell's drilling platform. This is a continuation of this summer's 'Beat the Boreholes' effort to stop Shell's Corrib Gas pipeline from being built.

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5 Activists Arrested for Taking Over FORTH ENERGY H.Q.

23-08-2010 15:05

This is the unspoken face of climate change. Logging concessions in Alaska, West Papua and the Congo are being offered to provide wood chip and pellets for Europe to burn as 'green energy'. Climate Camp activists targeted Forth Energy because of their plans to build 4 biomass power stations. Along with deforestation, biodiversity loss & accelerated climate change, millions of indigenous peole will be evicted. Local residents in Scotland will pay a high price from health-damaging emissions from burning wood.