Climate Change Action

Coal Mine Sabotage in Scotland

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:52 PDT

The Camp for Climate Action Scotland has been tipped off that anonymous activists have successfully sabotaged the Glentaggart opencast coal mine in South Lanarkshire. The unknown individuals have disabled the conveyor belt that moves coal from the mine to Ravenstruther rail terminal where the coal is then sent to Drax power station in Yorkshire.The sabotage has the potential to greatly disrupt

Climate Camp Scotland is Underway!

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:21:49 PDT

Yes, the Camp for Climate Action in Scotland is up and running, and needs you to come as soon as you can!We said that the camp would be somewhere in the Firth of Forth, but the recent occupation of a soon-to-be open cast coal site by the Mainshill Solidarity Camp has provided us with a beautiful site that is in need of support and solidarity from movements such as this one.There is no shortage of

Electricity Grid Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:14:20 PDT

How can we develop a"renewable rich" electricity grid?EESI Smart Grid Briefing on Capitol HillEnergy Efficient ElectronicsThe Great Green GridGrid 2.0EESI Transmission Technology and Regulation BriefingWired for ProgressMicrogrids: providing power locally.

Coal Resistance Continues at Mainshill Solidarity Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:28:13 PDT

It's another interesting week of resistance to coal power. While Greenpeace occupy a boat bringing coal into Kingsnorth, a group of anti-coal activists have setup an ocupation at a site where Scottish Coal are planning to start a new mine.Here is a update from the site.After a whole night of digging in and strengthening defences, the rumoured eviction this morning hasn't happened. However, the

Greenpeace blocks delivery of coal to Kingsnorth

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:39:08 PDT

Greenpeace board a coal freight ship on it's way to make it's delivery at Kingsnorth. EON's coal plant at Kingsnorth is the focus of campaigns by numerous organisations due to the govornments indication that a new coal plant could be built there as a replacement--the first new uk coal plant in 30 years. Govornment policy has shifted somewhat, no new and entirely unabated coal plants are going to

BAM offices invaded in protest over kingsnorth.

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:27:00 PDT

The headquaters of BAM have been targeted by a group of protestors complaining of it's plans to help build a new coal plant at Kingsnorth while marketing itself a "sustainable construction company".The protestors are part of the Climate Camp movement and in particular the E.ON F.OFF campaign. E.ON are planning to build the first new coal plant in the UK for over 30 years.“BAM Nuttall say they

Remember , Remember the 5th of December

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:45:27 PDT

June 1st Climate Rush: No New Coal, Trains not Planes

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:32:10 PDT

Several hundred climate change activists took part in a Pedal Power Bike Rush organised by the 'Climate Rush' around London yesterday evening (Monday 1 June 2009) demanding the UK government take effective action to counter climate change.Related:Evening StandardIndymediaMore on climate rush:Climate Rush WebsiteClimate Rush TwitterClimate Rush Photos

Lush Supporting Climate Rush in Liverpool St Station

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:46:50 PDT

Video: Lush support Climate Rush

Kingsnorth Six

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:21:12 PDT

When six activists, protesting against climate pollution, scaled a tower at a coal-fired power station in 2007 the resulting court case drew support from the world's leading scientists. Their subsequent acquittal proved historic and changed government policy. Here, the 'Kingsnorth Six' tell their story* Geraldine Bedell* The Observer, Sunday 31 May 2009Six ordinary people. One extraordinary feat

On The Green Front

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:28:35 PDT

If you are interested in climate change and environmental news then you might like to check out this new radio show.The Green FrontOther good shows include Living of Earth by Public Radio International and Living Planet on Deutche Welle Radio. Both of these are available as podcasts. All three of these programs could do with funding so if you value your green news then don't act like it is free

Truecostofchevron.com

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:18:17 PDT

The True Cost of Chevron Campaign today launched a new website as a hub of information on Chevron’s global toxic operations. The website highlights Chevron’s human and environmental consequences around the world while illustrating the unprecedented coalition against Chevron.“ We are excited to launch this comprehensive site illustrating the breadth of Chevron’s destructive operations globally,”

UK Climate Policy?

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:16:15 PDT

Things are getting tough for Ed Miliband. It looks like fudging the issues isn't the same as providing leadership.Do you want nuclear power--asks industry? Pay for it, they say!Are you serious about climate change--ask climate campaigners? Dont give us a 70% polluting coal plant they demand!But that was easy, are you going to deal with transport emissions? Don't expand heathrow then!

Climate Camp Ecuador!

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sat, 23 May 2009 07:07:29 PDT

At the moment as Marea Creciente (RT-Ecuador) is just begining with very few members (full time workers & students!), we're joining forces with other groups, which includes the national Indigenous movement.First, to resist the big fossil fuel national battle against Mining on a Large Scale, which is an agressive project that the ecuadorian assembly and government are trying to put forward. We

The Climate Lobby’s Nonstop Growth

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:21:16 PDT

The number of companies paying lobbyists to engage with the US govornment has spiralled in recent years. The question is, what effect is this having on policy making. Are the solutions which benefit business the best solutions for society as a whole?An couple of interesting articles on the topic over at the Centre for Public Integrity:Exlosion of climate change lobbying.10 Lobbying firms

Help plan an eco village in SW London! Sat 24th May.

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:52:08 PDT

You may be aware of the eco-village occupation which is being planned for Saturday June 6th. The idea is to occupy a disused urban site in SW London near Hammersmith and to start an eco-village community based on sustainable methods of living such as vegetable growing, compost toilets the works. If we combine everyone's skills and talents we can make this thing happen. There is a planning

Build your own wind turbine workshop. Cambridge 5-7 June.

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:53:32 PDT

The idea is to build a wind turbine that can be used for Climate camp, EF! and other gatherings and local events, and for participants to acquire the knowledge to build their own turbines.The cost for the weekend will be a sliding scale between £120-£200, food andaccomadation(camping) included.V3 are an excellent group who are higly experienced in this field.*Background to V3 Power:*We are a DIY

Christian Ecology Link Update: AGM, Dirty Coal, Climate March, Climate Rush

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:16:02 PDT

1. Event: Operation Noah AGM this Saturday 16th May, 11am - 3-30pm, St Mary's,Putney Bridge, London SW15 1SN. Guest speaker: Tasmin Omond. RSVP:campaigns[at]operationnoah.orgwww.operationnoah.org/blog/jayjo/board-nominations2. News: The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition has handed in 85,450 messages toEd Miliband to quit dirty coal and say yes to clean, green renewable energy.Thanking the coalition,

Richard Briers supports Airplot

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:11:01 PDT

Via Greenpeace We've been busy building an allotment on the Airplot, and today Richard Briers came to help us open it and declare the third runway plans "lunacy".

Legal action to protect the future from climate change.

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sat, 09 May 2009 03:19:53 PDT

The University of Iowa's Centre for Human Rights and the University of Vermont's Environmental Law Centre have jointly started an initiative to seek legal protection for future generations.The Climate Legacy Initiative (CLI) is devoted to bringing the law of government in line with the laws of nature. Its goal is nothing less than to change the way we think about our world—and the way our laws

UK Coal Policy + CCS

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:17:32 PDT

CCS: Can we beat the offer?

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:43:25 PDT

We need to reduce the carbon output of of electrcity sector dramatically. Govornment and industry have been convinced that we the people arent going to back down on this point. So the question is: what are the solutions being offered? Nuclear power is on the table and as soon as it becomes economically feasible I'm sure british power companies will dispatch carrier-pigs to deliver the news to

Paul Rogers engages in some dangerous talk.

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:55:04 PDT

Paul Rogers on OpenDemocracyThe British government has in 2008-09 reacted with notable vigour to a series of non-violent public actions and peaceful demonstrations over climate change. The character of the policing of these events suggests a high degree of national coordination stemming from a deep concern that they could escalate to the point of having a major political impact. Paul Rogers is

Climate Scientists Tell Coal Companies to Take Responsibility

noreply@blogger.com (Calvin Jones) — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:56:45 PDT

Via ABCLEIGH SALES: Six of the nation's leading climate change scientists have written to the coal industry, telling them to shut down power stations and take responsibility for the damage coal burning does to the environment.The scientists say the industry has the power to make a difference because it's the largest contributor to the nation's greenhouse gases.The letter calls for coal-fired

Elephants in da house

noreply@blogger.com (THROBGOBLINS INTERNATIONAL.) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:04:16 PDT

I didn't have room for the elephant.We're going through the housekeeping like there's no tomorrow, borrowing ourselves into the middle of next week, whilst the tabloids bark nonsense. Oh well, what's the worst that can happen?Some interesting background to the swine flu pandemic, from Craig Mackintosh