So our friends at Climate Ground Zero in WV have been busy. First they disrupted the Massey Energy shareholder’s meeting. They blockaded the entrance to Massey’s regional HQ with a tripod. Photos below the fold. Now two mountain defenders are in jail […]
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NYC activists to RAN: “Wake Up! Quit Compromising!”
We got this in our inbox last night. Should’ve published it sooner, now NYC Indymedia beat us to it by a few hours. It’s still an awesome story! More people should be holding Big Green groups accountable for the steaming crock that […]
Continue readingEarth First! and the FBI: The Bombing of Judi Bari
We received this in our inbox and thought it was worth publishing. Particularly interesting is the $3+ billion incentive for the timber industry to discredit Judi. If you’re in the Bay Area this weekend, make sure to check out the JB commemoration […]
Continue readingRichardson Grove Action Camp! May 28-30 at the Grove
This conflict has been brewing for over a year now. It involves widening the US 101 between thousand-plus year-old redwoods in southern Humboldt County to facilitate the movement of big trucks. Here’s the project’s official page, for updates etc. We got this […]
Continue readingEF! Journal Benefit Show!
Press Release Below: Get Your Groove on and Support Local Activism at the Grassroots Groovin’ Celebration! The second annual Grassroots Groovin’ celebration kicks off at the The Hut on May 29. The event features a diverse lineup of high-energy music acts and […]
Continue readingNews Roundup 5/13
Skytruth estimates that, actually, 1.1 million gallons of oil per day are now spilling into the Gulf. The feds won’t reveal any actual information about the amount, because that would lead to cleanup costs billions of $ higher than the current estimate […]
Continue readingShout-out for the Trans and Womyn’s Action Camp!
So the last TWAC was a big success and enjoyed by a whole lot of folks. It featured some awesome workshops. That’s why there’s gonna be another one:
Continue readingThe Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
NOAA maps admit that oil from Deepwater Horizon is accumulating onshore. Greenpeace found some at a place called Port Eads.
Continue readingRising Tide UK blocks coal train (with hand-drawn pics!)
So this happened a couple of weeks ago. Seeing as we just got the newswire up and running, it’s worth re-posting here. 18 badasses were arrested for this action and are facing up to life in prison under an obscure law. Unlikely […]
Continue readingEarth First! Summer Gathering, 4th – 9th Aug 2010, Derbyshire
(re-posted from EF! Action Reports) What’s happening? Over 80 workshops, discussions, planning, strategy and ‘where next’ sessions: *Share and learn skills for kick-ass actions on land and water. Small boat handling and blockading using kayaks / Blockading – tripods, lock-ons/ Fences / […]
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