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June 29, 2009

22:55
Last June, 29 people stopped a train loaded with coal that was heading for Drax power station. Today their trial began at Leeds Crown Court. read more
13:15
Come resist Scottish Coal and Lord Home, and defend communities and the climate! read more
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12:58
For the second time this month, protesters have focused on major building contractor BAM Nuttall due to its potential role in building the controversial Kingsnorth coal power station. Protesters have climbed the company’s flagpole and raised a flag reading “no new coal”. People have attempted to enter the building, asking to speak to Chief Executive Martin J. read more
12:57
Sunday June 28th saw the most intense burst of direct action against Shell in Erris so far in this phase of the campaign to thwart the Great Gas Robbery and the destruction of Erris along with its community. read more

June 25, 2009

23:18
25.6.09 Solitaire on the horizon,more arrests - the resistance continues - Solidarity! read more

June 24, 2009

18:47
At 17:00 in the afternoon on Wednesday 24th of June occupiers of the Mainshill Solidarity Camp in south Lanarkshire were handed eviction papers by a sheriff officer. The Solidarity camp has been summoned to appear at Lanark sheriff court on Monday the 29th at 9:45 am. read more
14:39
Activists from Plane Stupid and Action Against Agrofuels protested at Heathrow Terminal 3 outside the Virgin check-in about the proposed use of biofuels for aviation. read more

June 23, 2009

22:40
In the weekend of july 4th we declare a war on cars. In this weekend there will be a bike festival in Amsterdam. On different locations events, workshops, info stands, fun & games, parties, and direct actions to block and frustrate the traffic will be held. Cars lead to pollution, climate change, deaths and injuries. read more

June 22, 2009

16:25
22.06.2009 After a whole night of digging in and strengthening defences, the rumoured eviction this morning hasn't happened. However, the solidarity shown by the number of people who joined us over the weekend has been fantastic and allowed huge amounts of building work to happen, making the site well defendable. read more
08:23
22 June 2009 Campaigners from Greenpeace have boarded a ship delivering coal to the Kingsnorth power station in Kent. The vessel was targeted as it sailed up the River Medway, with reports of people swimming in front of the ship to stop it docking. read more