UK Ecology Newswire Archive
Sea Shepherd Honoured by the International Whaling Commission
09-03-2008 15:44
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was honoured today to receive an official acknowledgement of our efforts from the International Whaling Commission's (IWC) Intersessional Meeting on the Future of the IWC, held in London.Straw Bale work on eco-building in St.Anns Part 27
08-03-2008 20:58
Bring the pipeline back to Shell: Solidarity with Mayo, Ireland
08-03-2008 20:08
Sea Shepherd Crew Head South In Search Of Harpoons
08-03-2008 17:24
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s ship, the Steve Irwin, has broken off its pursuit of the Nisshin Maru to focus on the harpoon vessels to the south. At 1200 hours, Sea Shepherd changed course and began to head due south, as the Nisshin Maru continued westward. Contact was broken off with the Japanese factory ship at 63 degrees, 42 minutes south and 124 degrees, 56 minutes east.“We have chased the factory ship for a solid week as they ran full out, back and forth across the Southern Ocean,” said Captain Paul Watson, Founder and President of Sea Shepherd. “After a chase of 1,776 nautical miles and three confrontations, I’ve decided to go investigate what the Yusshin Maru No. 2 is doing. We still have a working tracking device on that ship, so we know that it is less than half a day away and probably up to no good.”
Invitation to the Camp for Climate Action at Kingsnorth Power Station
08-03-2008 07:58
This summer the Camp for Climate Action will pitch its tents outside Kingsnorth coal-fired power station in Kent for a week of education,sustainable living and direct action.
Everyone is invited to the camp, which is now part of an international movement, with eight climate camps on four continents planned for this summer.
Sea Shepherd: Japanese Scramble to Spin Shooting Story
07-03-2008 11:48
In the aftermath of a confrontation between the crew of the whaling ship Nisshin Maru and the crew of the Sea Shepherd ship Steve Irwin, the Japanese public relations flacks are working overtime to get the spin right. First, they admitted that warning shots were fired, then they corrected themselves and said that only flash grenades were fired at the crew of the Steve Irwin. Then they changed the story again and described the flash grenades as “warning balls.” By tomorrow morning, they may have it spun it again and may be describing them as “marshmallows.”Japanese Open Fire on Sea Shepherd Crew: Three Injured
07-03-2008 10:17
Guatemala: hiperdam threatens living space of guatemaltecos
07-03-2008 06:49
Worldwide, already around 80 million people have been displaced from their living space by dams.The hydroelectric installation “Xalalá” in the state Quiché in Guatemala is one of the next large projects that will be realized within the Plan Puebla-Panamá (PPP) and will have negative impacts on around 6000-8000 people.
Paddy's Day Of Action Against Shell
06-03-2008 18:44
This year´s St Patrick´s day, Monday 17th March, has been called as an International day of action against shell, in solidarity with the people of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland.Transition City Leeds ++ One Day Workshop Sat 19th April. Centenary House
06-03-2008 10:30
+++++ TRANSITION CITY LEEDS - Free One Day Workshop +++++
Centenary House
North Street, Leeds. LS2 8AY
Directions: www.leedsdeafandblind.org.uk/contact/contact_directions.asp
Saturday 19th April
10am until 5pm
A free one day workshop exploring:
++ How will Leeds be affected by climate change and the end of cheap oil?
++ How can we build a positive, low carbon future for Leeds?
++ We can all help to build a better future – come and find out how you can get involved!
Oil is running out and Climate Change is affecting our local environment. With the increase of flooding in West Yorkshire and disrupted growing seasons, the evidence of Global Warming is becoming more visible. The Transition Town network is a grassroots action model for making the change to a low carbon future. Transition City Leeds aims to strengthen communities so they can reduce their carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency.
What the day will involve
++ An introduction to the transition town idea
++ Open space workshops on climate change and peak oil, and how Leeds can make this transition
++ Documentaries on the topic
++ Networking opportunities.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Child friendly event, but no crèche facilities
No need to book, come for all or part of the day
Email:
transitioncityleeds@hotmail.co.uk Website:
http://transition-city-leeds.wikispaces.com/ Italy, Germany & Mexico: Flames, Liberation & Sabotage
05-03-2008 15:47
MINK FREED FROM WIRE PRISONS (Germany)
CARS TORCHED AT VIVISECTION SUPPLIER (Italy)
POULTRY BUSINESS PAINTED (Mexico)
JAPANESE CONSULATE ATTACKED (Italy)
20 RABBITS FREED (Germany)
Anti Incinerator Public Meeting at Rainworth
04-03-2008 19:23
PAIN, ( http://www.p-a-in.co.uk/) the group leading the local campaign against the Veolia Incinerator proposals with a meeting scheduled for 7pm at Rainworth Village Hall on Wednesday 12th March, all welcome.
Fossil Fools Day - 1 Month to Go!
04-03-2008 15:51
Climate Camp 2008 to target Kingsnorth power station
04-03-2008 14:20
The Camp for Climate Action have announced the location for this years camp to be EON's Kingsnorth coal fired power station in Kent, from the 4th to 11th of August.Reclaim the Tracks!
04-03-2008 12:15
In the face of price increases of 3 times the rate of inflation for average rail journeys in the UK, arguments in support of greater public investment and even re-nationalisation are gaining strength. But as with so much of environmental and transport policy, the opposite is happening in practice.The Airline Emissions Trade - a price worth paying?
04-03-2008 12:12
Winners, losers and hidden costs in the carbon offset game.ELF Burn Down Luxury Homes
03-03-2008 22:08
Camp for Climate Action to target Kingsnorth power station
03-03-2008 12:32
Today it was announced that E.ON's Kingsnorth power station in Kent will be the site of this summer’s Camp for Climate Action, running from 4 th to 11th of August 2008.Ratcliffe Power station Climate Action, The Judgement
03-03-2008 11:43
