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American Radio Network NPR Promotes Greenland Narwhal Whale Slaughter

19-08-2009 13:12

Denmark and Greenland Killing Whales
Greenland, the US, Japan, Iceland and Norway
are 5 countries admitting they still slaughter whales,
while Canadian and Dane fishermen do it secretly. NPR, "National Public Radio"
a network from whose administration the public has been excluded, on the 19th of
August promoted whale slaughter for several minutes.

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Welcon succeeds where Vestas say they could not !!

18-08-2009 14:35

So ... On the one hand Vestas say there is no demand, yet ..
Welcon say... There is !!

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Guerrilla Gardening for Clowns

18-08-2009 13:01

The world of permaculture meets rebel clowning.

This is a two-day workshop where people can learn the ancient art of clowning and methods of direct action in the context of permaculture design.

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The Tree House Gallery has landed in Regent''s Park!

18-08-2009 09:00

Spherical Reading Gallery
The TreeHouse Gallery is a collaborative project that is taking root in London's Regents Park throughout July and August, re-imagining one of the great outdoor public spaces of the city. The site, situated on the banks of the Boating Lake, will form an array of tree-top structures that will act as a catalyst to ignite the collective imagination, encouraging adults and children alike to explore a variety of creative responses to nature.

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Whats going on in Mayo? Rossport Update

17-08-2009 20:46

Overview of the Rossport Solidarity campaign in the last few months: the Solitaire, actions, on-land section, arrests, assaults, strategy, planning appeal, mobilising and more!

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Sunrise Off Grid Transition Gathering 20-23rd Aug, Somerset

16-08-2009 23:48

The time has come to embrace solutions. Whether we face the End of the Age of Oil or the End of Time itself, our duty as stewards of Planet Earth is to consciously step forward into a new world, forging the future and reconnecting with our Home.

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Climate Camp Cymru workshop report

16-08-2009 21:39

How can UK actually cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2020?

What will be the economic, employment, social and political consequences of the 40% cut?

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Police raid eco-protest camp

16-08-2009 13:10

POLICE bullies have invaded Camp Titnore near Worthing and intimidated the protesters, who have been peacefully occupying the threatened Durrington woodland since 2006.

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ELF Torches Development Water Truck in Mexico

16-08-2009 00:26

Earth Liberation Front Torches Development Water Truck in Mexico

Communique:

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EF! Gathering location announced

14-08-2009 11:57

Details of how to get to this years Earth First! Summer Gathering have just been announced

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Direct Action; Sweden, USA & Italy

13-08-2009 18:37

11th-13th August

GREYHOUND RACING CLUBHOUSE: A PILE OF ASHES (Sweden)
WINDOWS, DOOR AT MCDONALD'S SMASHED WITH HAMMERS (USA)
FUR SHOP ACCOUNTANT FOUND – AND ATTACKED (Sweden)
LOCKS RUINED AT LEATHER SHOP, FISH MARKET AND MAX & CO. (Italy)
BUSY SUMMER IN SWEDEN (Sweden)
WARNING SENT TO NOVARTIS OFFICES (Italy)

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International action day against uranium mining in Finland

12-08-2009 22:58

Media Release
12/08/2009

International Action Day Against Uranium Mining:
Ranua Rescue Action Day With Actions In Several Countries

Helsinki/Magdeburg Activists of the 'Nuclear Heritage Network', a
international network of anti-nuclear activists, call for tomorrow's
international action day against Uranium mining. Following a call for
help of residents of the Finnish community Ranua, activists of the
growing anti-nuclear movement of Finland decided to initiate
solidarity actions. On Thursday in several countries events will take
place.

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Flotilla against new Bradwell nuclear reactor sails on Essex coast

12-08-2009 22:32

Anti-nuclear campaigners from Blackwater Against New Nuclear Group (BANNG) staged a flotilla and vigil on the Blackwater Estuary on the Essex coast on Sunday 9 August, 2009 in protest at plans to build a new nuclear power plant at Bradwell.

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Protesters seize site of Wales' first Climate Camp

12-08-2009 17:18

At 7.30am this morning, around 60 protesters set up the site of Wales' first Climate Camp on the edge of Merthyr Tydfil, next to the controversial Ffos-y-Fran opencast coal mine.

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Misappropriation of Farnborough Airport environment levy

11-08-2009 14:42

wildlife garden
An environment levy that should go towards local community projects as compensation for the airport nuisance local residents suffer has been misappropriated.

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Direct Action; Ireland, Mexico, UK & Sweden

10-08-2009 23:50

6th-10th August

HUNTING/FISHING SHOP PAINTED AND GLUED (Ireland)
CANARIES FLY TO FREEDOM (Mexico)
ANGLER'S VEHICLE REDECORATED (UK)
FUR SHOP STAINED WITH RED PAINT (Mexico)
HUNTING TOWERS TOPPLED (Sweden)

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Climate Camp Scotland visits Hamilton

10-08-2009 23:37

News from Climate Camp Scotland

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3 tonne boulders to sabotage fishing trawlers

10-08-2009 19:39

Greenpeace are sinking 150 boulders, weighing up to three tonnes off the Danish/Swedish coasts to stop fishing trawlers operating in the area by ensnaring/damaging nets.