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WARNING!! low ozone levels bringing sunny weather

19-03-2005 13:49

levels of ozone or DANGEROUSLY low this weekend, yet you wont read about it, or here about it on the mainstream press!!

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G8: Derby M17 Picture Collection

18-03-2005 15:11

Masks and placards in Derby Main Square
A few snaps from the over policed G8 protests in Derby on March 17th - when marches in the centre of town had been banned by the government and exclusion zones set up in the surrounding villages. 12 cyclists were arrested in the morning - has anyone got any pictures of this or the critical mass protest?

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Bailed away from G8 meetings

18-03-2005 12:28

Two people who stand accussed of minor offences relating to Section 14 of the Public Order Act have been granted conditional bail that prevents them from going with 200 metres of a G8 meetings!

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ACTION AT ANIMAL FEED COMPANY PROVIMI IN ROTTERDAM

18-03-2005 12:20

'No Soy for Factory Farming!'

Netherlands, Mach 16 2005
(also see www.aseed.net, www.indymedia.nl and www.biotechimc.org for
pictures, movie and more info)

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Derby arrested released on bail

18-03-2005 10:11

10 cyclists arrested on the Critical Mass bike ride yesterday morning were released on bail last night, pending further investigation and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Compassion in World Farming animal sentience conference

18-03-2005 08:57

Primatologist Dr Jane Goodall calls for end to vivesection and urges parents to educate children about food choices.

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Brazil - SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN

18-03-2005 01:56

Every year, dam-affected populations demonstrate, in March, to celebrate the International Day of Action Against Dams, for Rivers, Water and Life, the 14 of March. In 2005, MAB’s day of action is being target of a series of aggressions and political arrests.

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Friends of The Earth Interview at Derby M17 Protests

17-03-2005 20:33

"Africa Needs Water Not Oil"
Short interview transcript with FOE member at the Derby M17 G8 protests:

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UK HOSTS IAEA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUCLEAR SECURITY

16-03-2005 15:42

The UK government is today hosting the IAEA's International Conference on Nuclear Security: Global Directions for the Future as part of its G8 presidency year.

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Watch out GM about

16-03-2005 08:24

Looks like Monsanto are about to turn up the heat on the GM debate!

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Scotsman Reports Bans Requested For G8 Protest in Derby on 17th March

16-03-2005 07:43

The Scotsman in a PA news article has reported that police and councillors in Derbyshire have requested bans on G8 demonstrations which are planned for tomorrow - thursday 17th march - alongside G8 Environment and Development Ministers meeting. Home Secretary Charles Clarke will today consider meansures to be imposed.

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POLICE CRACK DOWN ON CLIMATE PROTESTERS

15-03-2005 17:49

Police arrested two activists protesting G8 policies on climate change on 15 March at a demonstration outside a G8 ministerial meeting in the City of London.

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A visit to Hockerton Housing Project

15-03-2005 12:08

Lovely place!
The Hockerton Housing Project is the UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development. When you arrive, it's also invisible. Set on 20 acres of reclaimed Nottingham farmland, the only hint that five homes are there is a black line at the crest of a bank – it transpires that these are solar panels. Earth sheltered indeed.

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PAPUAN FREEDOM CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN OXFORD

15-03-2005 12:02

A new campaign for West Papua Freedom is launched this week in Oxford.

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G8 Ministers Counter Summit -DISSENT!

14-03-2005 10:52

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G8 Ministers Counter Summit -DISSENT!
tonight, from 6:00 pm, @ Ashbee Hall, part of Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS.

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Noise Demo at International Energy Roundtable - London March 15th

13-03-2005 17:53

International Energy and Environment Ministers Roundtable
March 15th 2005

"POTS AND PANS NO!SE DEMO!"
The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, 12 noon

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Commission For Africa Report - pdf download and some criticisms

12-03-2005 10:33

12th March 05: Tony Blair yesterday launched the much heralded "Our Common Interest" Commission For Africa Report, put togethr by a 17-member international commission which he chaired - with Bob Geldolf providing several 4 star "Fuck" quotes (saying it would cost the United States "fuck all" to free the African continent of the shackles of war, poverty and disease).

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coastal management: plankton move north, study shows

10-03-2005 17:37

coastal sustainability management

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NEW Centre 13 Social Centre

10-03-2005 16:32

A new social centre has opened up in Birmingham, exhibiting local artists work and promoting alternative energy.

Open day - 12 march

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natural filtration systems

10-03-2005 13:45

this is of relevance to anyone interested in natural water management and filtration. i have seen simple man-affected designs that can work with swimming pools, ponds and other water features. but this is the real deal..