UK Indymedia - UK Climate Chaos Newswire Archive

Camp update sunday morning, before you come

03-08-2008 09:06

It was raining this morning at the climate camp but has stopped now and the ground dries out really quickly. Nether-the-less it would be wise to bring waterproofs and boots. Police are searching everybody, often several times and as far away as strood station. They continue took take a wide variety of completely innocent items.

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West Midlands Vegan Festival, Sat 1 November

02-08-2008 17:12

Whether you`re vegan, an aspiring vegan or just vegan curious, there`s only one place to be on Saturday 1st November 2008! The West Midlands Vegan Festival in Wolverhampton will make World Vegan Day 2008 a day to remember!!

http://www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk

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Climate Camp - FIT repelled from site

02-08-2008 11:37

The Forward Intelligence Team made a foray onto the field today but were ejected from the field by campers.

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Climate Camp 2008 is Open - Video

01-08-2008 23:15

To get to kingsnorth directions at

http://www.climatecamp.org.uk

http://blip.tv/file/get/Undercurrents-ClimateCamp2008IsOpen651.mp4

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Link to local media coverage about the climate camp

01-08-2008 14:22

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/specialreports/report.asp?report_id=166

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photostory of climate camp police raid

01-08-2008 11:27

Yesterday evening over 100 police officers ransacked the Camp for Climate Action site. Items essential to the health and safety of the camp were removed, including pipes for the delivery of fresh water. Two people were arrested and three pepper sprayed while resisting the raid.

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Photos: Climate Activists Blockade Of Cargill Europe Head Office

01-08-2008 10:58

Since 7.50 am this morning, 20 participants in this year's Camp for Climate Action and members of Action Against Agrofuels have been blockading the only access gate to Cargill's European regional head office in Cobham, Surrey. 8 activists have locked on to the gates closing the site down completely. Agrobusiness giant Cargill are being targeted by the protesters for their role in rainforest destruction and land-grabbing as well as for profiteering from the food crisis.

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What not to bring to climate camp.

01-08-2008 09:48

The filth are living up to their various names by being total dicks as usual and confiscating (stealing is probably more a accurate term) various items from people attending camp. You might of heard about the raid on the camp yesterday where police took away items such as board games and crayons, along with attempting to deprive the camp of essential materials such as plumbing and construction timber. However, even before the raid the filth were stealing stuff from those arriving.

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Cobham, Surrey : Activists Blockade Cargill Europe Head Office

01-08-2008 08:28

Since 7.50 am this morning, 20 participants in this year's Camp for Climate Action and members of Action Against Agrofuels have been blockading the only access gate to Cargill's European regional head office in Cobham, Surrey. 8 activists have locked on to the gates closing the site down completely. Agrobusiness giant Cargill are being targeted by the protesters for their role in rainforest destruction and land-grabbing as well as for profiteering from the food crisis.

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Animal Rights at Climate Camp - Final Call

01-08-2008 02:19

All preparations are now in place for the Animal Rights presence at this year's Climate Camp, which starts this Sunday 3rd for eight days at Kingsnorth, Kent. It is near Rochester so within easy reach of London.

Climate Change is a massive Animal Rights issue. We could achieve full legal recognition of the equality of all animal lives, human and non human, and find this made irrelevant by the potentially catastrophic consequences of human induced climate change.

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Press Release: Police confiscate climate camp crayons

31-07-2008 23:33

1 August 2008
For Immediate Release

Deeply undermining a previously good working relationship between police and protesters, yesterday evening over 100 police officers ransacked the Camp for Climate Action site. Items essential to the health and safety of the camp were removed, including pipes for the delivery of fresh water.

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Riseup! Radio #7 August Show – Climate Camp Special

31-07-2008 20:15

A very special show for a very special month! Almost entirely recorded at the Sumac Garden Party, on 20th July, it features live recordings from bands such as Kembasemba, Wholesome Fish and the Bonsai Project. The Garden Party took place to raise funds and awareness for the Climate Camp and there was plenty of it.. There is also a report from the strawbale building going on at the Ecoworks allotment, there is talk of the upcoming mobilisation against the BNP festival and a wicked report by Louisa from the Forest Fields Community Centre Open Day. Also poetry by Howard and Ceinie reports from Scrufts, the first Forest Fields dog show. And there’s some more stuff but you’ll have to tune in to find out more.. We’ll be off to the Climate Camp this coming week. You can follow live radio coverage from UK Indymedia.

Listen: #7 The August Show

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Climate Camp Caravan at Oxleas Wood 31-7-08

31-07-2008 19:20

The ride stops for a rest by the cafe, with workshops, talks displays and demonstrations. Very friendly atmosphere.

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Climate Camp Location

31-07-2008 17:14

Grid reference for the camp

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Timeline: Climate Camp 2008

31-07-2008 16:32

The timeline has been moved: click here for the new timeline.

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Five Lives Liberated & ELF Target Pulp Mill

31-07-2008 16:23

Animal liberation in Czech & Earth Liberation Front action in Australia

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Climate Camp - materials for the Day of Action

31-07-2008 13:47

Any materials relating to the Day of Action, including things that appear to be innocuous (oars, inflatables, pumps, D-locks for bikes and so on) may be seized by the police.

You may like to store such items offsite for collection at a later date.

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The 300-350 Show: Agrofuels and Climate Camp Preview

31-07-2008 13:17

We take a look at the crime against humanity that is agrofuels, as well as previewing this year's Camp for Climate Action.

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Caravan tour of Liverpool St

31-07-2008 10:51

Pictures of the tour of the banks in the Liverpool St area. a twenty pound note was exchanged for pennies and caravaners got creative outside the RBS.

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News from the Climate Caravan

31-07-2008 10:40

General news from the caravan and experiences from caravaners