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Future Heathrow publish boycott list

16-09-2008 11:48

If you want to know which companies to boycott in regards of climate change Future Heathrow, the lobby group pushing for a third runway, have just published an interesting list of companies supporting them [1].

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threatened with arrest for LOOKING in a skip

15-09-2008 23:02

If this is true then I must have commited a criminal act at least once a week for the last 20 years or so.

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Fuel poverty

15-09-2008 15:03

Many households this winter are going to shiver in the cold because they cannot meet rising fuel bills.

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Travel business in meltdown

15-09-2008 14:52

The aviation industry is a major contributor to global warming. A non-sustainable industry is now in meltdown.

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Virgin Airlines "On The Brink Of Collapse"

14-09-2008 14:44

Bad news for the air industry, possibly good news for the environment, and a wake up call for anyone who thought cheap profligacy could go on forever. Virgin Airlines could be going down very soon.

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Noel Edmonds - How 'scarcity' easily leads to racism

14-09-2008 10:59

A horrible example of how a right-wing take on climate change, energy security etc. can foster reactionary mentalities instead of human-centered social change. It's bad enough that some green activists are abandoning an anti-capitalist ecology in favour of green capitalism based on the notion that anything that works is necessary given the likely timeframe of global warming. Worse would be a convergence of green politics and a support for the Tories based on a perceived 'better' green agenda. No doubt this will happen. Get ready!


voting Tory (as the greener party)

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Turbulence e-Newsletter 5

13-09-2008 11:13

You can subscribe to this newsletter here:  https://lists.riseup.net/www/info/turbulenceannouncementslist

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trident nuclear prottest rolls royce raynesway derby 10.am 22/9/08

12-09-2008 21:34

hope youll join us bring musical instuments or circus acts welcome a611 derby ring road nuclear plant demo

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demonstation against trident nuclear at rolls royce derby 22nd 10 am

12-09-2008 20:43

rolls royce manufacture parts 4 ilegal trident missiles demo monday 10 am 22/9/08 all welcome transport from railway and back also private parking arranged

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XL Airlines goes bust

12-09-2008 15:37

The UK's third biggest travel company XL Travel, the major component of which is XL Airways, this morning went into liquidation leaving 67,000 passengers stranded.

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Climate change book launch, Manchester, 17th September

12-09-2008 12:09

17th September - Book launch of Only Planet Manchester at the Sand Bar on Grosvenor St, 8pm

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Rossport Solidarity Action - Brighton.

11-09-2008 14:37

In Solidarity with Rossport and the on going protests against Corrib's gas pipeline development, Brighton activists Occupy the roof of SHELL gargage.

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Publicity for Sumac Debates

10-09-2008 19:02

Sumac Debates Poster
The first of the Sumac Debates is less than two weeks away. Today we announce a draft schedule and release blurb and press release. Get involved!

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Cardiff Coal Protest

10-09-2008 17:30

Undercurrents filmed a direct action against the Coal authority AGM today. Watch the action on  http://www.visionon.tv

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Greenpeace Kingsnorth protestors get off!

10-09-2008 17:16

6 Greenpeace protestors who climbed the coal power station chimney at Kingsnorth and painted it with slogans have been found NOT GUILTY by a jury. Check :
 http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/climate/kingsnorth-trial-breaking-news-verdict-20080910

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The 300-350 Show: Dr Pachauri on livestock and climate change

10-09-2008 16:44

Audio
Lecture by Dr Rajendra Pachauri - joint Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - on the impact of livestock consumption and production on climate change.

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Transition Sheffield 3x3 Film Festival

10-09-2008 14:52

3 films in 3 areas: Meersbrook, Nether Edge and Burngreave
Transiton Sheffield are a new group aiming to raise awareness about climate change and the looming energy crisis and how they will transform our lives.

We hope that a number of local groups may start up in Sheffield, and we've set up a mini Film Festival to kick things off. See below for upcoming film screenings for the Autumn.

If you'd like to receive updates about future events, then send an email to:  sheffieldtransitiontown-subscribe@lists.riseup.net

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Labour Movement Conference; Class, Climate Change and Clean Coal

10-09-2008 10:37

Labour Movement Conference; Class, Climate Change and Clean Coal
Sat 1st Nov
Bridge Hotel, Newcastle
Confirmed speakers: Arthur Scargill, Ian Lavery, Davie Hopper, Davie Guy, David Douglass, environmentalists including Climate Campers
UNITE, RMT, NUM, IWW (Tyne and Wear Branch).

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SUPPORT MAURA HARRINGTON ON HUNGER STRIKE

10-09-2008 10:04

Last night Shell to Sea campaigner Maura Harrington began a Hunger Strike to coincide with the arrival of the Solitaire, pipe-laying vessel in Broadhaven Bay.
Urgent call for solidarity actions-please check www.indymedia.ie/mayo for updates

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Urgent: Solitaire Ship Arrived: Hunger Strike Begins

09-09-2008 20:39

The world's biggest pipe-laying ship, the Solitaire, has just arrived in Broadhaven Bay, Mayo. Security has significantly increased with vanloads of police; including special public order units.