Cross Posted from TarSandsBlockade.org Today, Defend Our Coast events marked the largest act of non-violent civil disobedience to stop tar sands pipelines and tankers that Canada has ever seen. Communities across BC linked arms to symbolize the unbroken wall of opposition to tar sands […]
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Gulf Coast Oilfield Wife, Mother of 6, Cherri Foytlin Chains Self to Keystone XL Pipeyard Gate
Cross Posted from TarSandsBlockade.org UPDATE 4:30PM – Cherri has been released from jail on a $2,500 bail Demonstrate your support for Cherri for defending our coasts with a donation to her bail fund. UPDATE 3:30PM – Cherri’s Bail is set at $2,500. We expect […]
Continue readingChinese villagers clash with police in protests over environmental issues
Cross Posted from The Washington Post An environmental protest in a small fishing town in southern China has turned into a protracted, violent nine-day clash between villagers and police, with stones thrown, tear gas deployed, and dozens injured and arrested, witnesses said […]
Continue readingActivists Unfurl Banner Over ‘Peabody + United Way’ Billboard
The banner drop marks the beginning of the “Post-Peabody St. Louis” week of action, during which activists and community members will target institutions around the city that enable Peabody Coal to continue their business of causing global warming, contributing to St. Louis’ […]
Continue readingIndigenous Communities Rise Up in Mexico
Cross Posted from Frontera NorteSur For the second time in less than two years, an indigenous community in the southwestern Mexican state of Michoacán has erected barricades and seized control of security matters. Located in the Purépecha highlands of the Pacific coast […]
Continue readingDana Lyons’ Great Coal Tour Makes a Stop in Rising Tide Country
On Friday evening, October 19, performer and environmental educator Dana Lyons of Bellingham, Washington, brought his Great Coal Train Tour to Moscow. Best known for his comedy hit song Cows with Guns, Dana has recorded eight albums during his lifetime artistic career, […]
Continue readingManifesting Deliciousness for the Environment
Cross Posted from CBA Soup lovers packed Toronto’s Woodbine Park on Sunday in a culinary protest against a proposed mega-quarry planned for a site just north of the city. The one-day event called Soupstock featured over 200 chefs serving soups to raise awareness about […]
Continue readingEnvironmental Justice Rally Against MegaInfrastructure Project in Long Beach
In the latest confrontation over a proposed railyard on Long Beach’s western border, more than 100 people rallied to oppose the project Thursday night before a public hearing. As the 6 p.m. hearing being held by Port of Los Angeles officials got […]
Continue readingThousands of Protesters to Demonstrate Against Northern Gateway Tar Sands Pipeline
Cross Posted from Canadian Press VICTORIA _ Opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline gathered Sunday for a protest school of sorts, in preparation for what they hope will be a massive show of environmental force on Monday. An estimated 300 protesters, who […]
Continue readingProtesters, police clash in Greece over gold mine
Cross Posted from Huffington Post THESSALONIKI, Greece — Hundreds of protesters have battled riot police for hours over plans for a gold mine in northern Greece’s Halkidiki peninsula. Police say one policeman and three protesters were hurt, while 21 protesters have been detained. […]
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